Werth initially planned on playing college baseball at the University of Georgia .
Werth initially changed his plans when he was drafted in the first round ( 22nd overall ) by the Baltimore Orioles in the 1997 Major League Baseball draft .
Werth initially planned on playing college baseball at the University of Georgia , but changed his plans when he was drafted in the first round ( 22nd overall ) by the Baltimore Orioles in the 1997 Major League Baseball draft .