Orioles mock draft roundup: Experts still split on who will be taken #1

Druw Jones is #1 on most draft prospect rankings. Is that enough for the Orioles to take him?With the Orioles showing some unexpected quality in the 2022 season, it’s looking likely that the days of the team raking in a top 5 pick in the draft every year are over for now. The #1 pick they’ve got lined up for tonight after having the worst record in MLB last season could be their last “easy” chance to grab a top talent for the farm system. From here on, it’s going to require more savvy and luck.

Who will the Orioles end up selecting with the top pick tonight? A variety of draft/prospect experts have weighed in over the closing days before the draft, including a couple that have made mock…