That was fun. The MLB draft is always one of my favorite events on the sports calendar and 2019 did not disappoint. The Baltimore Orioles made 41 selections in all, sticking mainly to college bats and arms. Some may return to finish their college careers and some may elect to honor their college commitment, so we won’t know the final number for a few weeks, but we do know that Mike Elias had a clear plan with this draft and he executed.
The first ten rounds featured strength up the middle, with the Orioles selecting three catchers, three shortstops, three center fielders, and two pitchers.