Baltimore Orioles Draft Beavs Adley Rutschman No. 1 Overall

After all the speculation, and assumption, Beavers catcher Adley Rutschman is the No. 1 overall pick of the 2019 MLB Draft.

The standout Oregon State catcher is headed east, but he will wear the familiar orange and black once he reaches the big leagues with the Baltimore Orioles.

It’s Official!! Oregon State Catcher Adley Rutschman is the No. 1 Overall pick, and he’s headed to the Baltimore Orioles organization!! #GoBeavs #MLBDraft #MLB

— 102.9/750 The Game (@1029TheGame) June 3, 2019

Rutschman becomes the first Oregon State player drafted with the top spot in the MLB Draft.

Welcome to #Birdland, Adley Rutschman! pic.twitter.com/vNbhYbuRVW

— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) June 3, 2019

The Beavs catcher also becomes the first catcher drafted No. 1 overall since Joe Mauer in 2001.

With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 #MLBDraft, the @Orioles select catcher Adley Rutschman from Oregon State University! pic.twitter.com/A03GlgpP7J

— MLB (@MLB) June 3, 2019

Check out what former MLB catcher and former NY Yankees Manager had to say about Rutschman below.

“Adley Rutschman is an extremely polished player.”

Joe Girardi breaks down the #1 overall pick for the @Orioles. #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/rXfSdb3XuC

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) June 3, 2019

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