MLB Draft, Aloy and Hawaii
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The Orioles’ first three picks were Auburn catcher/corner outfielder Ike Irish (No. 19), Coastal Carolina catcher Caden Bodine (No. 30) and Wehiwa Aloy (No. 31). The No. 19 pick was the Orioles’ original first-round selection, while Nos. 30 and 31 were compensation for losing Corbin Burnes and Anthony Santander in free agency.
According to MLB.com in its latest mock draft, the Astros are likely to choose either Texas A&M outfielder Jace LaViolette or Arkansas shortstop Wehiwa Aloy, as experts believe Houston prefers hitters who are able to quickly move up the farm system.
The Chicago Cubs looked for the best players available rather than addressing their biggest needs in the first day of the 2025 MLB draft.
The Braves focused heavily on pitching and NCAA Division I talent, selecting 13 pitchers and 15 players from Division I programs out of 21 total picks.