Eric Booth Jr. Showcases Elite Speed After Signing With Orioles

Selected seventh overall out of Oak Grove High School, elite speedster Eric Booth Jr. signed with the Orioles for $7,324,700. Boasting top-tier running tools, Booth debuted with Low-A Delmarva, slashing .284/.390/.328 with a strong 14.6 percent walk rate across 18 games. While his raw power is still developing and baserunning instincts need refinement after stealing 3 bases in 5 tries, his high-ceiling profile gives Baltimore a premier long-term talent in center field.