2015 Washington Nationals Top 15 prospects
Jan 1 2015
Organization grades:
Hitting: B-... Pitching: A ... Top End Talent: B+ ... Depth: B ... Overall: B
Minor League Affiliates:
Triple-A: Syracuse (IL)
Double-A: Harrisburg (EL)
High-A: Potomac (CAR)
Low-A: Hagerstown (SAL)
Short-season: Auburn (NYP)
Rookie: GCL Nationals (GCL)
1. Lucas Giolito (RHP) … 6-6, 225 … 20 … 2012 (1) HS (CA)
Comments: Simply the top RHP prospect in the game, and the training wheels have yet to come off after 2012 Tommy John surgery. Pairs two elite pitches—mid-90s FB with tons of life and a sharp, tight 11-5 CB—with a change-up that flashes plus, and can command them all. Size is the prototype for a dominating power pitcher; assuming that TJS is behind him, should eat up innings. Also has the mental makeup and...
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