Ep. 43 - Ohio to the Orioles: Hunter Allen's Journey from Ashland to the Pros

In our 2nd episode of the draft pick series, we chat with Ashland RHP Hunter Allen, who was selected in the 7th round by the Baltimore Orioles!Allen brings an electric arm to the Orioles' organization, known for his elite velocity that regularly hits the upper 90s and has even touched 100 mph.Allen put together a dominant 2025 season for the Ashland Eagles, showcasing both his power and control. He compiled an impressive 7-1 record with a 3.96 ERA over 61.1 innings pitched. His ability to generate swings and misses was evident, as he punched out 84 batters while limiting opposing hitters to a .213 batting average against. He made 12 appearances, all of which were starts, and even tossed a complete game shutout, further highlighting his durability and effectiveness.Allen becomes the third-highest Eagle chosen all-time in the MLB Draft, and the ninth overall pick in program history.