For an Orioles front office that is trying to build a homegrown talent base, another shortened draft isn’t the best way to do it.
Still, that didn’t stop them from putting together a talented (if not star-crossed) 2020 draft class, and this week was no different.
The 2021 Orioles draft class will be remembered as the most college-heavy in a string of college-heavy drafts, with Sam Houston outfielder Colton Cowser taken at No. 5 overall and nine college position players selected in the first 10 rounds.
The Orioles again waited until the third day of the draft for pitching, and came away with many they like after loading up on hitters early.