The Orioles used the first of several early draft picks to select Auburn catcher/right fielder Ike Irish, continuing the trend of college hitters.

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.

The Orioles didn’t stray from their preference for college bats in the first round of the 2025 draft. Only their season can be described as unpredictable.With the 19th overall pick tonight, the Orioles selected Auburn catcher Ike Irish.