Orioles agree to terms with No. 7 overall pick Eric Booth Jr.

Mississippi prep outfielder signs for $7.32 million.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 201 min read

What happened: The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a deal with Eric Booth Jr., the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. The Mississippi prep recruit signs for $7,324,700, which is $2,500 below the pick's slot value.

Why it matters: Securing Booth adds a high-upside prospect to the Orioles' minor league system. The prep outfielder brings top-tier speed and significant power potential to the organization.

By the numbers: The agreement comes in slightly under the $7,327,200 slot value for the seventh overall selection.

What to watch: Booth will begin his professional development at the Orioles' minor league complex.

Sources

MLB.com 2026-07-20T09:35:00.630344+00:00

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