The Orioles’ first three picks were Auburn catcher/corner outfielder Ike Irish (No. 19), Coastal Carolina catcher Caden Bodine (No. 30) and Wehiwa Aloy (No. 31). The No. 19 pick was the Orioles’ original first-round selection, while Nos. 30 and 31 were compensation for losing Corbin Burnes and Anthony Santander in free agency.

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One of the core issues the Baltimore Orioles are facing is the lack of depth in their farm system. In 2023, the team ranked first in the league for its high-ceiling prospects Jackson Holliday and Gunnar Henderson.

Aiva Arquette is now a Miami Marlin, the former Saint Louis and Oregon State shortstop was taken 7th overall at last week’s Draft. He was also the first Hawaii-born player off the board in 2025. Arquette signed a full slot value contract and made history after agreeing to a $7.15 million signing bonus — the biggest bonus paid in Marlins history.

The Baltimore Orioles finished up the first half of the season in what has been a significant disappointment for the franchise.

The Baltimore Orioles took Ike Irish 19th overall in the 2025 MLB Draft, giving Auburn baseball a first-round draftee for the first time since 2020.

With the No. 19 overall pick in the 2025 draft, the Baltimore Orioles selected outfielder/catcher Ike Irish out of Auburn University.

By selecting the likes of Ike Irish, Caden Bodine, Wehiwa Aloy and Slater de Brun, the Baltimore Orioles took full advantage of their treasure trove of draft picks this week.

MLB Draft is officially over, and the discourse has shifted from prediction to analysis. The days following the event, which spanned 20 rounds (plus compensatory rounds) and 615 picks, serve as prime

ATLANTA — The first three rounds of the 2025 MLB Draft took place Sunday in Atlanta. Although there were no draftees in attendance — a disappointing, if intriguing, circumstance to monitor for the event moving forward — this year’s draft still provided plenty of excitement and surprising moments that will help shape the league for years to come.