MLB Draft results 2015: Orioles draft shortstop Ryan Mountcastle with #36 overall pick

The Orioles went to the high school ranks for their second pick, though they stayed in the state of Florida, grabbing shortstop Ryan Mountcastle from Hagerty High School in Oviedo at #36 overall.

With their pick in the compensation round of the MLB Draft, #36 overall, the Orioles selected shortstop Ryan Mountcastle from Hagerty High School in Oviedo, Florida. Before the draft, they were believed to be mostly interested in college hitters, but that only lasted for so long. Their Florida scout must have gotten a lot of work this year.

This is the first time that the Orioles ever had the chance to pick in this round. They were awarded the pick when Nelson Cruz signed with the Mariners. What a…