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draft pick Wehiwa Aloy
With the No. 31 pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Baltimore Orioles selected Wehiwa Aloy. Here are a few things to know about the newest member of the Orioles organization:
A Star at the Plate in Fayetteville
Aloy, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound infielder from Wailuku, Hawaii, spent the past season lighting up the SEC at Arkansas. After transferring from Sacramento State, where he’d built a name as one of the Big West’s top young bats, Aloy found a new gear in Fayetteville — and the country took notice. In 2025, Aloy captured the Golden Spikes Award, joining an elite list of college baseball’s best. He slashed an eye-popping .350/.434/.673 with a 1.107 OPS, finishing with 21 home runs and 68 RBIs in 65 games for the Razorbacks, showing the combination of power, patience, and big-game composure that clubs covet in a modern middle infielder.
Thunder in the Bat
Aloy’s swing is what scouts can’t stop talking about. From the right side, he generates real lift without sacrificing contact. His power plays to all fields — he’ll muscle one over the wall to right-center or turn on a mistake inside and leave no doubt down the left-field line. But it’s not just raw pop. Aloy posted more walks than strikeouts this spring, a testament to how much he’s grown as a hitter since his freshman year in Sacramento. His mature approach, pitch recognition, and knack for hitting in pressure spots turned him from a solid prospect into one of this draft’s top college hitters.
Where He Fits in the Field
Defensively, Aloy has played primarily at shortstop but brings the versatility teams love. At Arkansas, he handled himself well on the left side, showing solid range, quick hands, and a strong arm. Some scouts think his best long-term fit might be second base or even third, depending on how his frame and foot speed hold up as he climbs the system. Either way, the bat plays — and his ability to handle multiple infield spots only adds to his value.
A Path That Paid Off
Aloy’s journey to draft day didn’t follow a straight line. He came out of Hawaii as a talented prep infielder but didn’t get the big national spotlight early. Instead, he proved himself on the mainland, starring for Sacramento State before making the leap to the SEC. That bet on himself paid off in a big way: bigger stage, tougher arms, and the same loud results. His Golden Spikes run capped a season that turned him from an under-the-radar transfer into a household name among college baseball fans — and a clear top-of-the-class bat for pro clubs.
Rooted in Hawaii, Ready for More
Ask coaches and teammates, and they’ll tell you Aloy’s demeanor matches his production: steady, grounded, and focused on the next swing, the next ground ball, the next chance to do something special. He carries the pride of his roots everywhere he goes — the same mindset that’s helped him grow from a big fish in a small pond to a star in the SEC and now, a pro with serious upside.
Bottom Line
Every team wants a right-handed bat that can do damage, work a count, and deliver under the lights — Wehiwa Aloy checks all three boxes. He’s more than a one-year wonder: he’s a hitter who got better every step of the way, made the leap to the SEC, won the Golden Spikes, and showed exactly how his game translates at the next level.
Dave Benson Dave Benson is a longtime writer with over three decades of experience in a variety of mediums, including 15 years covering high school, collegiate and minor league sports in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Dave is also a licensed English teacher and spent a few years teaching at the middle school level. More about Dave Benson
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