Orioles select shortstop Will Plunkett in MLB Draft's eighth round

The Baltimore Orioles picked Mamaroneck shortstop Will Plunkett 230th overall during the MLB Draft on July 12. Plunkett expressed intense emotions surrounded by family and friends upon hearing his name called, calling the moment a dream come true. Prior to being drafted, he had a standout senior season, hitting.485 with six home runs and leading his team to a championship. Plunkett acknowledged his excitement but also his awareness of the challenges ahead as he transitions to professional baseball. His high school coach, Mike Chiapparelli, noted Plunkett’s poise and skill during pressure situations, which may have influenced the Orioles' decision to draft him.

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