Right-handed reliever Branden Kline, a native of Frederick, MD, was drafted by the Orioles in the second round of the 2012 draft — 65th overall — out of the University of Virginia. Originally, he was drafted out of high school in the sixth round of the 2009 draft by the Boston Red Sox, but chose to go to college instead.
Kline is currently the number 24 ranked Orioles prospect according to MLB Pipeline.
After his first professional season in 2012, he was ranked the Orioles ninth best prospect by Baseball America.