Auburn’s Ike Irish Goes No. 19 in MLB Draft
The Baltimore Orioles select Ike Irish with the 19th Pick in the MLB Draft.
"I just want to hit" said Irish in a recent interview before the draft. Luckily for him, Baltimore's development system is perfect for this attitude. The Orioles' track record of developing young hitters like Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman, Jackson Holliday, and Colton Cowser is promising for Irish. Defensively, a valuable mentorship opportunity with Rustchman awaits if Irish wants to stay behind the plate.
Whether he sticks at catcher or transitions to outfield, Irish’s powerful left-handed bat makes him an exciting addition to Baltimore’s deep farm system.
