2016 Washington Nationals Top 15 prospects
Jan 1 2016
Organization Grades
Hitting: B ... Pitching: B+ ... Top-end Talent: A ... Depth: B- ... Overall: B+
Minor League Affiliates
Triple-A: Rochester (Triple A East)
Double-A: Harrisburg (Double A Northeast)
High-A: Wilmington (A+ East)
Low-A: Fredericksburg (A East)
Rookie: FCL Nationals (Florida Complex League)
Rookie: DSL Nationals (Dominican Summer League)
1. Lucas Giolito (RHP) ... 6-6, 230 ... 21 ... 2012 (1) HS (CA) ... #3, 2016 HQ100
Comments: Likely has the best two-pitch combination in the minors: a heavy and lively mid-90s FB and a sharp two-plane curveball. Both have plus-plus potential. Add in an improved, sinking CU, a clean and repeatable delivery, ability to pitch downhill, and an appropriate mean streak? This is what an ace...
Almost!
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