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 drafts on the day of the draft.