The Baltimore Orioles took Ike Irish 19th overall in the 2025 MLB Draft, giving Auburn baseball a first-round draftee for the first time since 2020.

The draft, which begins Sunday, (5 p.m. CT, ESPN) should see Ike Irish 's name called within the first 30 picks. The catcher-turned-outfielder is considered as one of the best college hitters in this year's class, and it has positioned him for an early selection.

The Baltimore Orioles chose Auburn outfielder/catcher Ike Irish at No. 19 in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Sunday night. The Orioles listed Irish as a catcher when his selection was announced.