Who is in play with the Orioles top draft pick tomorrow? Rounding up mock drafts
The Baltimore Orioles have concluded their top draft selection, picking outfielder Eric Booth Jr. at No. 7 overall.
📍 The outcome
The Baltimore Orioles selected outfielder Eric Booth Jr. with the No. 7 overall pick. This followed speculation and mock drafts regarding whether the team would draft a first-round pitcher.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
The story so far
The Baltimore Orioles selected outfielder Eric Booth Jr. with the No. 7 overall pick. This move follows a period of speculation and mock drafts regarding who the team would target with their top selection.
Coverage from MLB.com confirmed the selection of Booth Jr. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Sun reported on whether 2026 would be the year the team drafted a first-round pitcher, and Camden Chat aggregated mock drafts prior to the pick.
Further reporting from MASN noted interest from Albernaz in the draft, as well as the impact of Young and a hot spell for O'Neill.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 43d ago.
Who reported it (5)
- Is 2026 the year the Orioles draft a 1st-round pitcher? ‘We’ll see.’ Baltimore Sun · 46d ago
- Orioles Draft Pick Tracker Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Pregame notes on Albernaz's interest in the draft, Young's impact on Orioles and O'Neill's hot spell MASN · 46d ago
- Orioles select outfielder Eric Booth Jr. with No. 7 overall pick MLB.com · 46d ago
- Who is in play with the Orioles top draft pick tomorrow? Rounding up mock drafts Camden Chat · 46d ago broke it first
The obvious questions
Who did the Orioles select with their top pick?
The Orioles selected outfielder Eric Booth Jr. with the No. 7 overall pick.
Was there speculation about drafting a pitcher?
According to the Baltimore Sun, there were questions regarding whether the Orioles would draft a first-round pitcher in 2026.
Which other players were mentioned in draft-related coverage?
MASN mentioned Albernaz's interest in the draft, along with Young and O'Neill.
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