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 draft, which begins Sunday, (5 p.m. CT, ESPN) should see Ike Irish 's name called within the first 30 picks. The catcher-turned-outfielder is considered as one of the best college hitters in this year's class, and it has positioned him for an early selection.

This weekend won't be Ike Irish's first MLB Draft experience, as the first time he went through the process cemented his commitment to Auburn baseball.