Baltimore Orioles select Arkansas SS Wehiwa Aloy in 2025 MLB Draft

The 2025 Golden Spikes Award Winner has heard his name called in the MLB Draft.

Arkansas star shortstop Wehiwa Aloy was selected with the No. 31 pick in the First Round of the draft by the Baltimore Orioles, becoming the third consecutive Golden Spikes winner to be selected in the first round (joining LSU‘s Dylan Crews and Georgia‘s Charlie Condon).

The Wailuku, HI native was phenomenal in his second season in Fayetteville, as he was named First Team All-SEC, SEC Player of the Year and an All-American along with the Golden Spikes Award honor. In 65 games played this season, Aloy posted a .350 batting average with 19 doubles, 21 home runs, 68 RBI, a .434 OBP% and a .673 SLG%.

“This program meant a lot to me,” Aloy said after winning the Golden Spikes Award. “They took a chance, and it felt like family when I stepped on campus. It’s truly a blessing with all my teammates. I love them to death, and my coaches as well. I love you, Arkansas.”

He was a pivotal member of a Razorback team that made a run to the Men’s College World Series for the 12th time in program history, totaling a hit in seven of his eight NCAA Tournament games. He’ll now begin his march to the Major Leagues, seeking to become the 47th Hawaii native to play in the MLB.

What MLB Draft experts are saying about Wehiwa Aloy

Aloy blossomed into one of the nation’s best players following his transfer from Sacramento State prior to the 2024 season. After improving his batting average .80 points from .270 in 2024 to .350 in 2025, it has paid off with a X Round selection in the MLB Draft.

“Aloy’s power is notable for a legitimate middle infielder as he has plus raw juice that plays to all fields but mostly to his pull side,” MLB.com’s scouting report reads. “His combination of bat speed and strength produces impressive exit velocities, and he’s doing a better job of letting his pop come naturally as a junior. His right-handed swing can get too uphill and he still chases too much, leaving him vulnerable to breaking pitches and leading to strikeouts and weak contact at times.

“With smooth actions, reliable hands and solid arm strength, Aloy has answered questions about his ability to stay at shortstop at the next level. Despite fringy speed, he gets to plenty of balls at shorts and can make plays from the hole. If he had to move, he would profile well as an offensive second baseman and also could fit at third base.”