The Nationals took just two high school players among their 21 selections, instead placing a strong emphasis on polish over potential.
Luke Dickerson, the Nationals' third pick Sunday in the MLB draft, was the first high school player the team took. Dickerson starred for the Morris Knolls Eagles in New Jersey. After selecting three position players on Day 1 of the MLB draft, the Nationals loaded up on pitching Tuesday, balancing out their haul with seven pitchers in the final 10 rounds of the draft.
With their 10 selections Tuesday, the team selected Ball State left-hander Merritt Beeker in the 11th round, Coastal Carolina right-hander Alexander Meckley in the 12th, Mercer left-hander Bryant Olson in the 13th, Florida State right-hander Yoel Tejeda Jr.
Alongside athleticism and defense up the middle, the Nationals’ top position players also share a few traits: they all had excellent bat-to-ball skills, upside to hit for power and made strides in their final year as amateurs.“Up the middle, athletic upside players was key,” scout Reed Dunn said Sunday. “We were able to get three of them in the draft.”
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