3 great prospects the Orioles should consider with their newly acquired draft pick

Just a few days before the MLB Draft, the Baltimore Orioles added yet another draft pick. The Orioles, a team that has drafted incredibly well in the Mike Elias era, traded Bryan Baker to the Rays this morning in exchange for the 37th pick in Sunday's MLB Draft. Per major league rules, only competitive balance round selections are able to be traded, and regular draft picks are not. Now, the O's hold picks 19, 30, 31 and 37.

Baltimore decided to move on from Baker, who had multiple years of team control, for a pick that was seemingly too good to pass up on. Along with Baltimore's past first-round picks, the O's have selected names like Jordan Westburg and Dylan Beavers within the first 37 picks of the draft. Clearly, there is talent to find. What players could be available at 37? Here's just a few.

3 draft prospects that could be perfect fits for Orioles at #37 overall in the 2025 MLB Draft

Mason Neville - OF

If there's one archetype that the Orioles have really gravitated towards, it's a good athlete with great power from the left side of the plate. That's what Neville, an outfielder from Oregon, brings to the table. According to MLB Pipeline, in his early high school days, Neville reminded some of former MVP Cody Bellinger. That's a decent comparison for a potential draft pick.

Assuming the outfielder can cut down on some swing and miss, the upside could be too great to pass up on.

Patrick Forbes - RHP

A pitcher? To the Orioles? If Baltimore only had one early pick, that possibility could be ruled out. But with four picks early on, perhaps just one of them could be a pitcher. And if there's one to target, it could be Forbes.

A right-hander from Louisville, Forbes has the exact upside you could want in a pitcher. The ERA wasn't great, but he struck out nearly 15 batters per nine innings last season, and didn't walk many batters. 2025 was his first season as a full-time pitcher, too. The sky could be the limit.

Dax Kilby - SS

MLB Pipeline describes Kilby as "one of the more polished high school bats available." His scouting report as a shortstop describes a lot of things that the Orioles like in a prospect, including an advanced approach, limited chase, and the ability to make hard contact.

In a draft class that features plenty of high-end prep shortstop talent, Kilby could still be available for the O's at pick 37.

Baltimore's latest move, acquiring yet another pick in the top 40, presents them with a golden opportunity to inject some more life into their farm system.

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