Baltimore Orioles select Jackson Prep star Kevin Roberts Jr. in MLB draft 1st round
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The Baltimore Orioles selected Jackson Prep outfielder Kevin Roberts Jr. with the No. 110 overall pick in the fourthround of the 2026 MLB Draft on July 11.
Roberts must decide whether to sign with theOrioles or play for Florida baseball and coach Kevin O'Sullivan. The 6-foot-5, 220-pound Jackson Prep star is signed with the Gators. Booth was rated as MLB.com's No. 136 prospect entering the draft.
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The MLB slot value for Roberts' pick is $711,800.
Baltimore Orioles MLB draft pick Kevin Roberts Jr. high school stats
Roberts produced a team-high .396 batting average with 40 hits, 34 RBIs and 23 extra-base hits, including 10 home runs. Roberts was a 2026 Clarion Ledger Dandy Dozen, a Clarion Ledger's Large Class All-State team and MAIS All-State team.
Roberts is the second Jackson Prep baseball player selected in the past three years after Konnor Griffin was taken No. 9 overall in 2024.
Kevin Roberts Jr. strengths and weaknesses
The 17-year-old is slotted as the fourth-highest high school prospect in the state, according to MLB.com. Pro scouts praise Roberts' power at the plate, and his 6-foot-5 frame helps his bat speed and arm strength in the outfield.
Scouts would like to see Roberts not chase many fastballs outside of the strike zone and must improve on handling breaking balls.
Michael Chavez covers high school sports, among others, for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at [email protected] or reach out to him on X @MikeSChavez or Facebook at Michael Chavez.
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