The goal for Major League teams selecting in the first half of the draft (rounds 1-20) is to make solid picks who can likely become major league contributors. The Baltimore Orioles made such a pick in the 13th round of the 2019 draft when they selected RHP Dan Hammer out of the University of Pittsburgh.
Hammer spent his entire first professional season toeing the rubber for the Aberdeen Ironbirds (A-Short), where over a span of ten appearances (six starts) and 35.0 innings, he compiled a 1-2 record with one save. Hammer pitched to a 1.29 ERA with 13 walks, 41 strikeouts, and a 0.