Overview

• Baltimore owns picks Nos. 19, 30, 31 and 37, more than any other MLB team entering Sunday’s draft.
• The $19.1 million bonus pool is the largest since MLB instituted slot values in 2012, allowing the Orioles to pursue overslot deals for college-committed talents.
• Competitive Balance picks Nos. 30 and 31 stem from losing Corbin Burnes and Anthony Santander to free agency while the No. 37 slot was acquired in exchange for reliever Bryan Baker.
• GM Mike Elias describes the draft as the “lifeblood” of the franchise and for the first time under his tenure he may target a pitcher in the first round.
• The draft is pivotal for restoring depth after Baltimore’s farm system fell from first to 17th in Baseball America’s midseason rankings.