MLB Draft 2016: Layne Bruner drafted by Baltimore Orioles in 18th round

This is the second time the Orioles have drafted Bruner.Washington State left-handed pitcher Layne Bruner was drafted this morning as the 541st overall pick in the 2016 MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles.

This season, Bruner made 13 appearances as a situational lefty, only pitching 10 innings, walking 17 batters and striking out 10, with an ERA of 7.20. He got off to a bit of a rocky start — particularly with the walks, which have been a problem throughout his career (he has issued 63 free passes in 47 innings pitched over three seasons) — but came on strong at the end of the season.

The Orioles have liked Bruner for awhile now: They drafted him out of high school in the 26th round during the…