Vanderbilt’s Enrique Bradfield Jr. (51) celebrates after hitting a double to right field against Eastern Illinois in the third inning of an NCAA college baseball tournament regional game Friday, May 2, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
BALTIMORE—The Orioles have signed their first pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft, outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. According to a source, Bradfield signed for $4,169,700, which is full slot value for the 17th pick.
Bradfield will be introduced during Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
He batted .311 with a .426 on-base percentage in three years at Vanderbilt.
The Orioles also signed their second-round choice, outfielder Mac Horvath, the 53rd overall pick, from North Carolina.
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