Orioles sign first-round draft pick Ike Irish
Digest more
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.
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 deal could signal a sweeping series of sell moves by the O's, who now have seven picks in the top 100 on Sunday.
This is an excerpt from the latest edition of Michael Clair's International Beat Newsletter, bringing global baseball news to your inbox every month. Sign up for future installments HERE and check out the full newsletter HERE.