Here are the Orioles' Draft picks from Day 2
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BALTIMORE -- Since Mike Elias became the Orioles’ general manager prior to the 2019 season, the organization typically hasn’t taken pitchers early in the MLB Draft. That changed a bit on Sunday night, when Baltimore selected two hurlers (Michigan State left-hander Joseph Dzierwa and Georgia righty JT Quinn) among its seven picks on Day 1 of the 2025 Draft.
During Day 2 on Monday, the O’s added many more pitchers to replenish their farm system.
The Orioles took 11 pitchers over the final 15 rounds, all of them coming from the college ranks. Only three were plucked from Division I schools (USC lefty Caden Hunter in the sixth round, New Jersey Institute of Technology lefty Holden deJong in the 11th and TCU lefty Braeden Sloan in the 17th). The other eight came from DII/NAIA programs and junior colleges.
“We early on took the players that we felt like were right there at the top of our board, and then, also knew that we needed arms and went that direction,” said Matt Blood, Baltimore’s vice president of player development and domestic scouting. “We had done a lot of work across all different types of schools. We knew Major League players come from everywhere.”
Here's a breakdown of the Orioles’ Day 2 picks:
Colin Yeaman, SS
- Round: 4 (No. 124 overall)
- Bats/throws: R/R
- School: University of California Irvine
- Calling card: The No. 97 prospect in the class, Yeaman’s best tool is his bat (55-grade hitting), which led him to being named Big West Player of the Year. The 21-year-old may not stick at shortstop long term.
- Quote: “He routinely finds the barrel, doesn't chase with impact-quality contact on pitches in the zone, especially against fastballs, and draws walks at a healthy clip.” -- MLB Pipeline’s scouting report
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Jaiden Lo Re, SS
- Round: 5 (No. 154 overall)
- Bats/throws: R/R
- School: Corona del Sol High School (Tempe, Ariz.)
- Calling card: The BYU commit has a ton of athleticism, which will likely help the 18-year-old stick in the middle infield. The bat skills he showcased in the Arizona prep ranks should allow him to hit for a high average.
- Quote: “It’s a contact-over-power approach.” -- MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo
Caden Hunter, LHP
- Round: 6 (No. 184 overall)
- Bats/throws: R/L
- School: University of Southern California
- Calling card: Hunter (the No. 149 prospect in the class) has a 55-grade fastball that sits around 91 mph and maxes out at 95 to go along with a 55-grade changeup and a 45-grade slider. The 21-year-old could have a future as an MLB starter.
- Quote: “Strong and durable, Hunter tends to be around the zone with his fastball and changeup, though he struggles landing his breaking ball for strikes consistently." -- MLB Pipeline’s scouting report
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- O's Draft Tracker
- What to watch on Day 2
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Hunter Allen, RHP
- Round: 7 (No. 214 overall)
- Bats/throws: R/R
- School: Ashland University
- Calling card: The 21-year-old right-hander saw a big velocity jump this year, as his fastball now sits at 94-96 mph and can touch 100. He also has two solid secondary offerings -- a curveball and a changeup.
- Quote: “He can flash three plus pitches almost at times. Big-time arm strength for a guy at a small school.” -- MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis
Kailen Hamson, LHP
- Round: 8 (No. 244 overall)
- Bats/throws: L/L
- School: University of the Cumberlands
- Calling card: Born in Gold Coast, Australia, Hamson has a five-pitch mix: fastball, cutter, curveball, slider and changeup. The 23-year-old southpaw’s diverse offerings and solid velocity give him intriguing upside.
- Quote: “Super interesting. He’s up to 96 mph, really good feel to spin the ball. Really athletic.” -- Callis
Cam Lee, OF
- Round: 9 (No. 274 overall)
- Bats/throws: R/R
- School: Mineral Area College
- Calling card: The 19-year-old's Draft stock rose late after being named NJCAA Region 16 Player of the Year. He hit .444 in 48 games, but his glove and speed may be even better tools.
- Quote: “He's an athletic guy, he's a plus runner. He sticks in center field.” -- Callis
Dalton Neuschwander, RHP
- Round: 10 (No. 304 overall)
- Bats/throws: R/R
- School: University of West Florida
- Calling card: The 23-year-old 6-foot-1 righty had a 2.64 ERA in 48 outings over three seasons at West Florida. His overall success led to him being named to the D2CCA All-America Third Team this year.
- Quote: “Really good college performer, and he can crank his fastball up to 97 mph, so there’s some arm strength there as well.” -- Mayo
Holden deJong, LHP
- Round: 11 (No. 334 overall)
- Bats/throws: L/L
- School: New Jersey Institute of Technology
- Calling card: The 21-year-old has a three-pitch mix featuring a fastball, slider and changeup. His velocity sits in the low 90s, topping out around 93 mph.
Daniel Lopez, RHP
- Round: 12 (No. 364 overall)
- Bats/throws: R/R
- School: Odessa College
- Calling card: The 19-year-old has a fastball that sits in the mid-90s and can touch 96 mph, an offering he pairs with a slider. Lopez racked up 81 strikeouts in 49 2/3 innings at Odessa College this year.
Brayden Smith, 2B
- Round: 13 (No. 394 overall)
- Bats/throws: L/R
- School: Oklahoma State University
- Calling card: The 21-year-old has an impressive left-handed swing and has been praised for his high energy and max effort. He hit .304 with 11 homers and a .936 OPS in his lone season at Oklahoma State this year.
- Quote: “He’s a baseball player -- he shows you that all the time,” OSU head coach Josh Holliday told Daniel Allen of The O’Colly.
Brayan Orrantia, RHP
- Round: 14 (No. 424 overall)
- Bats/throws: R/R
- School: New Mexico Junior College
- Calling card: The University of Oklahoma commit has a four-pitch mix: fastball, cutter, slider and changeup. The 19-year-old’s heater typically sits in the mid-90s, though he has ramped it up to 98 before.
KK Clark, RHP
- Round: 15 (No. 454 overall)
- Bats/throws: R/R
- School: Pearl River Community College
- Calling card: After transferring from Mississippi State, Clark honed his strikeout stuff during his lone season at Pearl River. The 20-year-old racked up 116 K’s in 88 innings while recording a 1.84 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP.
Denton Biller, RHP
- Round: 16 (No. 484 overall)
- Bats/throws: R/R
- School: Johnson County Community College (KS)
- Calling card: The 20-year-old has a four-pitch mix: fastball, cutter, slider and changeup. The 6-foot-4 righty’s velocity typically sits in the low-to-mid 90s, though he has the ability to ramp his heater up to 95 mph.
Braeden Sloan, LHP
- Round: 17 (No. 514 overall)
- Bats/throws: L/L
- School: TCU
- Calling card: The 6-foot-4 lefty’s best offering is his changeup, which helped him rack up 76 strikeouts over 58 2/3 innings during his junior season this year. The 22-year-old primarily worked as a reliever in his college career.
Cole Johnson, OF
- Round: 18 (No. 544 overall)
- Bats/throws: L/L
- School: Oconee County High School (GA)
- Calling card: Committed to the University of Georgia, Johnson has been lauded for his above-average bat-to-ball skills. The 18-year-old is also quite athletic, growing up playing three sports (football, basketball and baseball).
Jimmy Anderson, SS
- Round: 19 (No. 574 overall)
- Bats/throws: R/R
- School: Heartland Community College (IL)
- Calling card: Anderson was taken because of his bat, which he showcased while hitting .439 at Heartland CC this year. The 19-year-old also batted .340 in the competitive wooden-bat Northwoods League this summer.
Connor Gehr, RHP
- Round: 20 (No. 604 overall)
- Bats/throws: L/R
- School: Meridian Community College (MS)
- Calling card: The 6-foot-1 righty racked up 83 strikeouts in 62 1/3 innings this year at Meridian CC. The 19-year-old posted solid numbers across the board in his first season at the program (2.31 ERA and 1.24 WHIP).