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.

Among the 615 picks in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft, several players with ties to the Natural State heard their names called. There were also a bevy of draft picks who could find

Wehiwa Aloy, welcome to professional baseball. On Sunday afternoon, Aloy was drafted No. 31 overall by the Baltimore Orioles. Aloy, a standout shortstop at Arkansas, won the annual Golden Spikes Award this past season as the best player in the nation.

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.

Follow along as we track the Texas and Texas A&M baseball players chosen on the second day of the 2025 MLB Draft.