With those four picks, the Orioles acquired catcher/outfielder Ike Irish, catcher Caden Bodine, shortstop Wehiwa Aloy and outfielder Slater de Brun. Three more college hitters and no pitchers made Sunday’s first round a continuation of the organization’s draft strategy throughout the Elias era.

RJ Austin of Vanderbilt baseball was selected in the third round of the 2025 MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles on July 13. Austin was seen as a potential draft prospect out of high school in 2022, but he withdrew from selection to come to Vanderbilt.

Another Razorback is off the board. The Baltimore Orioles selected Arkansas baseball shortstop Wehiwa Aloy with the 31st overall pick.