The draft is over, short-season rookie ball is underway, and childhood dreams of playing professional baseball are becoming reality for many new rookies across minor league baseball. For the Baltimore Orioles, around half of their 2019 draft picks have been signed and reported, with many more official announcements on the way shortly.
As of Friday morning, more than 20 of the Orioles’ 41 draft picks have been signed and officially reported by the organization. For those players selected within the first ten rounds, signing bonus numbers are rolling in and early reports show positive savings for the O’s.