Orioles select Florida State outfielder D.J. Stewart with 25th overall pick
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The Baltimore Orioles grabbed one of the most decorated hitters in the draft with their top pick Monday evening, selecting Florida State outfielder D.J. Stewart with the 25th overall pick in the 2015 First-Year Player Draft.
Bio
Position: OF
School: Florida State
Height/Weight: 6-0, 230 pounds
Age: 21
Bats: Left; Throws: Right
Stats
| AB | AVG | OBP | SLG | R | HR | RBI | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 214 | .318 | .500 | .593 | 62 | 15 | 59 | 12 |
Overview
The accolades are endless for arguably the heaviest hitter in the draft. Not only is Stewart a former ACC Player of the Year, but the hefty outfielder was also, at one point, a Golden Spikes semi-finalist and a member of the USA National Team.
Blessed with a large, thick frame, Stewart has a wide stance at the plate and generates a lot of power from the left side. In the outfield, Stewart possesses a strong, accurate arm and, despite his size, the 21-year-old remains deceivingly quick on the basepaths.
Highlights
(Courtesy: MLB.com)