US EditionIrish Selected in the First Round by Baltimore
MARYLAND, UNITED STATES, JUL 14 – Ike Irish, a consensus All-American and Golden Spikes Award semifinalist, was picked 19th overall with a $4.42 million slot value due to his hitting and leadership skills.
- Ike Irish, an Auburn outfielder and catcher, was selected 19th overall by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2025 MLB Draft.
- Irish chose to remain at Auburn for three seasons, declining the 2023 MLB Draft, to trust and develop within the program on the Plains.
- He played 160 games, batting.350 overall with 39 home runs, 167 RBIs, and earning Freshman All-America honors in 2023 and first-team All-SEC in 2024.
- In 2025, Irish hit.364 with a.710 slugging percentage, despite a broken right scapula suffered in March from a hit by pitch, mainly playing right field.
- Irish is expected to begin his professional journey playing for Baltimore’s rookie-level affiliate in the Florida Complex League, primarily taking on roles as an outfielder or designated hitter, showcasing his strong hitting ability and defensive progress.
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RoyalOakTribune.comOLSM grad Ike Irish drafted by Orioles in first round of 2025 MLB Draft
The backstop of the Orchard Lake St. Mary’s back-to-back-to-back state championship teams, Ike Irish, was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles with the 19th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday, the third primary member of those title squads to be drafted.
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