Orioles draft Day 2: Here are all the players they added Sunday

Since Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias took over in 2019, he has drafted eight players in the fifth round or later who have gone on to play in the major leagues, though only two have done so with Baltimore.

Those two players came from Elias’ first draft with the organization in 2019, when the Orioles selected catcher Maverick Handley in the sixth and right-handed pitcher Kade Strowd in the 12th. Both made their major league debuts with Baltimore in 2025, although neither is with the team anymore.

Outfielder Nate George, the organization’s No. 1 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, was selected in the 16th round in 2024.

Looking to discover more late-round gems, the Orioles spent much of Day 2 selecting college players, who are considered more likely to sign than high school prospects committed to four-year programs.

Of Sunday’s 16 selections, Baltimore used 10 on pitchers.

“We really flushed out the depth of college arms,” vice president of domestic scouting Will Robertson said. “We ran out of rounds, and we still had professional-level talent.”

The next step is signing the draft class. The Orioles have the 13th-largest bonus pool at $13.114 million, and teams have until July 27 at 5 p.m. to sign their selections.

If you missed Day 1, catch up with The Banner’s coverage. Now, here’s what you need to know about the Orioles’ second day.

Round 5, No. 142: SS Jimmy Anderson, Heartland CC (Illinois)

With their first pick Sunday, the Orioles reselected Anderson, 20.

In 2025 Baltimore took a flier on the JUCO product in the 19th round, but Anderson returned to Heartland for another year.

“We stayed on it the whole time, stayed very close to the player in the situation and got even more confident in the talent evaluation,” Robertson said. “When it became clear he was at the top of the board, we worked something out.”

Through two seasons at Heartland, Anderson batted .452 and slugged .873 while tallying 36 home runs and 151 RBIs. On the defensive side, he posted a fielding percentage of .951.

Heartland finished with a regular-season record of 43-16 en route to winning the Region 24 title. Anderson was named to the Division II Baseball first-team all-America squad while earning Region 24 Player of the Year and MWAC Player of the Year honors. Prior to the draft, Anderson was committed to continue playing at Kentucky.

In high school at Joliet West High School, Anderson was an all-conference selection all four years. As a senior, he was named to the IHSBCA all-state team.

In 2025, Anderson played in the Northwoods League, where he batted .340 and slugged .447 with an .894 on-base-plus-slugging percentage.

Baseball America ranked Anderson as the 465th-best prospect in the class.

Round 6, No. 171: LHP Zane Adams, Alabama

After earning freshman All-Southeastern Conference honors in 2024, Adams, 22, endured an up-and-down sophomore campaign that ended with him going undrafted in 2025. He bounced back as a junior, posting a 4.58 ERA with 100 strikeouts over 17 starts and 90 1/3 innings.

“He’s been a really productive three-year starter in the SEC,“ Robertson said, ”... with a swing-and-miss changeup with size and left-handedness and a durability track record that usually isn’t available where we got him."

According to Baseball America’s scouting report, Adams is a proven college left-hander with a four-pitch arsenal, highlighted by a standout changeup that generated a 54% whiff rate this spring.

The report says he pairs solid strike-throwing ability with durability, though his fastball features average velocity and he relies more on pitch mix and command than overpowering stuff.

Baseball America ranked Adams as the No. 222 prospect in the class.

Round 7, No. 200: RHP Ryan Piech, Xavier

After returning from Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery in 2025, Piech, 22, broke out as one of the Big East’s top pitchers.

He earned first-team All-Big East, ABCA/Rawlings All-East Region second-team and Big East all-tournament honors after posting a 3.18 ERA with 98 strikeouts over 76 1/3 innings. Piech led the conference in strikeouts per nine innings with 11.55.

According to Baseball America’s scouting report, Piech is a strikeout-oriented right-hander whose fastball, sitting 92-93 mph and touching 95-96, plays above its velocity thanks to excellent riding life. The report notes he made strides with his command in 2026.

Baseball America ranked Piech as the 207th-best prospect in the class.

Round 8, No. 230: SS Will Plunkett, Mamaroneck HS (New York)

Plunkett, 18, emerged as one of the fastest-rising high school prospects in the Northeast after largely flying under the radar due to not being present at major summer showcase circuit events.

The New York native, who is committed to Binghamton, batted .485 with 28 RBIs and six home runs this year. In his last game with Mamaroneck, Plunkett helped record the final two outs in the Section 1 Class AAA championship game.

According to Baseball America’s scouting report, Plunkett has a patient approach with power and the potential for more as he fills out his 6-foot-3 frame. The report notes some scouts believe he could develop into a power-over-hit profile. His arm strength gives him the tools to remain on the left side of the infield, likely at third base.

Baseball America ranked Plunkett as the 253rd-best prospect in the class, while MLB Pipeline had him at No. 198.

Round 9, No. 260: RHP Collin McKinney, Arizona

McKinney missed his true freshman season at Baylor because of injury before making 14 starts for the Bears in 2024, posting a 6.70 ERA with 60 strikeouts across 49 2/3 innings. He transferred to Arizona ahead of the 2025 season, and the 22-year-old made 28 appearances, including 19 starts, before transitioning into a hybrid starter-reliever role in 2026.

Following the college season, McKinney pitched for the West Virginia Black Bears in the MLB Draft League, recording a 2.00 ERA with 16 strikeouts over nine innings.

Prior to the draft, McKinney had entered the transfer portal.

Round 10, No. 290: UT Carlos Sanchez, LSU Shreveport

Sanchez, 22, became the first player not born in the United States selected by Baltimore this year. The Venezuelan utility player has experience playing catcher, second base and right field.

Sanchez spent his first two collegiate seasons at Florida SouthWestern State College, where he earned first-team all-state and All-Citrus Conference honors after batting .370 with four home runs, 29 RBIs and 20 stolen bases in 2024.

He transferred to LSU Shreveport and emerged as one of the top hitters in NAIA baseball. He batted .388 with 12 home runs, 82 RBIs and 37 stolen bases in 57 games this spring to earn first-team all-America honors while helping the Pilots win the Red River Athletic Conference tournament championship.

Following the season, Sanchez continued his strong play with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers in the MLB Draft League, hitting .308 with four home runs, 23 RBIs and 18 stolen bases in 24 games.

“We see him as a Swiss Army knife that can do everything,” Robertson said. “That was a big part of his appeal, as well as his track record of hitting everywhere he goes.”

Round 11, No. 320: RHP Ross Norman, Coastal Carolina

After spending two seasons at Georgia State, Norman transferred to Coastal Carolina for his junior year, helping the Chanticleers reach the NCAA tournament as the No. 2 seed in the Tallahassee Regional. They were sent home by Florida State.

The 21-year-old made 16 starts in 2026, ranking second on the team with 78 innings pitched while recording 65 strikeouts, posting a 7.09 ERA. His best outing came March 21, when he threw a three-hit complete-game shutout against James Madison.

Before college, Norman was named Georgia’s Class AAA Player of the Year in 2023 after leading Ringgold High School to the state quarterfinals.

Round 12, No. 350: C Leo Marrero, Hardee HS (Florida)

Marrero, 18, is a Florida high school catcher committed to South Florida. He hit .414 as a senior at Hardee High School, collecting 29 hits, including 12 doubles and seven home runs, while driving in 25 runs.

A two-way player earlier in his prep career, Marrero is viewed as one of the top catching prospects in Florida and was ranked the No. 56 player in the state by Perfect Game.

“We definitely want to send him out there as a catcher and expect him to be able to catch,” Robertson said. “He’s bilingual. He has soft hands and the mental traits that you look for in a young catcher.”

Round 13, No. 380: RHP Garrison Sumner, Brigham Young

Sumner, 22, was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 20th round in 2025 but returned to BYU for his senior season.

He has followed an unconventional path, beginning his collegiate career at Utah before transferring to Salt Lake Community College, where he earned National Junior College Athletic Association Division I honorable mention all-America honors after posting a 1.82 ERA in 2024.

Sumner then transferred to BYU, making 25 appearances, including 21 starts, over two seasons. As a senior in 2026, he posted a 6.78 ERA with 85 strikeouts across 66 1/3 innings. Sumner recorded a career-high 10 strikeouts against Oklahoma State.

Round 14, No. 410: RHP Miguel Hugas, Mercer

Hugas, 21, was the second Venezuelan-born player selected by the Orioles in this draft.

The two-way player transferred to Mercer after two seasons at Chipola College, where he earned All-FCSAA second-team honors as a pitcher, first-team All-Panhandle Conference recognition and was named to the conference’s all-defensive team as an outfielder. He posted a 3.52 ERA in 61 1/3 innings while hitting .291 with four home runs.

The righty moved into Mercer’s weekend rotation in 2026, going 9-2 with a 6.17 ERA over 77 1/3 innings. He walked 24 while striking out 52.

Hugas also spent the summer in the Cape Cod Baseball League, where he worked exclusively out of the bullpen. He appeared in six games, converted three save opportunities and posted a 5.19 ERA over 8 2/3 innings.

If Hugas signs with the Orioles, he will forgo his senior season after recently announcing his transfer to South Carolina.

Round 15, No. 440: RHP Braden Smith, Central Florida

Smith, 21, began his collegiate career at Division II Maryville, where he emerged as one of the Great Lakes Valley Conference’s top starters in 2025. He went 7-2 with a 3.52 ERA and 79 strikeouts over 76 2/3 innings, then transferred to UCF for his junior season.

The righty had his season cut short this year due to injury after eight starts. He finished 3-1 with a 6.21 ERA over 33 1/3 innings, striking out 23 while issuing nine walks. Smith was named to the College Baseball Foundation National Pitcher of the Year midseason watch list before the injury.

Smith also pitched in the Coastal Plain League in 2024, posting a 0.00 ERA with five strikeouts across 4 1/3 innings in five relief appearances.

Round 16, No. 470: SS Brayden Fry, Cranford HS (New Jersey)

Fry is coming off a standout senior season in which he hit .465 with 10 home runs and 27 RBIs while helping lead the Cougars to the North 2 Group 3 state championship. His performance earned him High School on SI’s New Jersey Player of the Year honors after receiving more than 58% of the fan vote.

According to Perfect Game, Fry is an athletic middle infielder with fluid defensive actions, lateral range and the ability to make throws from multiple arm slots. The scouting service praised his bat speed, barrel accuracy and gap-to-gap approach, while noting his lean frame leaves room to add strength and develop more power.

Perfect Game ranked Fry as the No. 500 overall prospect and No. 10 shortstop in New Jersey’s 2026 class. He is committed to Saint Joseph’s University.

Round 17, No. 500: RHP Diego Gutierrez, San Diego

Gutierrez, 23, spent four years at Cal State Northridge, though he missed the 2023 season with an injury, before transferring to San Diego for his graduate season in 2026.

He stepped into the Toreros’ starting rotation and went 5-4 with a 6.61 ERA over 66 2/3 innings while striking out a career-high 84 batters.

Although his ERA remained elevated, Gutierrez’s bat-missing ability stood out, as he averaged 11.3 strikeouts per nine innings. He carried that momentum into the Appalachian League, posting a 1.26 ERA with 23 strikeouts and no walks across 14 1/3 innings.

Round 18, No. 530: RHP Gunnar Garrison, Eaton HS (Colorado)

Baltimore has selected another Gunnar. The Orioles took a flier on the No. 4 prospect in Colorado according to Perfect Game. Garrison is committed to Arizona State.

Garrison, 18, is coming off a dominant senior season at Eaton High School in which he posted a 1.62 ERA with 116 strikeouts over 60 1/3 innings across 11 appearances. The righty emerged as one of Colorado’s top prep pitchers after taking a major step forward during his junior season, when he went 9-2 with a 1.41 ERA and 98 strikeouts in 64 2/3 innings.

Round 19, No. 560: OF Victor Salazar, Patricia E. Paetow HS (Texas)

Salazar, 18, is a switch-hitting outfielder who hit .462 with a home run and five RBIs during his senior season. According to Perfect Game’s scouting report, Salazar’s standout tool is his left-handed swing, which features fluid mechanics, impressive bat speed and power potential. The report also praises his athleticism in the outfield and notes he ran a 6.72-second 60-yard dash. Salazar is committed to Temple College.

Round 20, No. 590: RHP Ross Davis, Rusk HS (Texas)

With their last pick, the Orioles took a flier on Davis, 18, who is committed to San Jacinto College. The right-handed pitcher is coming off a senior season in which he posted a 0.45 ERA while tallying 89 strikeouts over 46 2/3 innings. Davis held opposing hitters to an .093 batting average.