Washington Nationals’ Future Depends on Haul From Epic 2019 Draft Class

The Washington Nationals managed to double up in one of the best draft classes in recent memory and their future could benefit from it.

JJ Bleday, the fourth overall pick, is with the Athletics and outfielder Riley Greene, the No. 5 overall selection, is playing for thewere a part of that class, though they didn’t have a pick until late in the first round. But, thanks to a trade, the Nats have benefited from the draft.took infielder CJ Abrams with the No. 6 overall pick in that draft. He quickly ascended as a former high school star and made his MLB debut with the Padres in 2022.

Abrams has paid off for the Nationals. He’s emerged as their everyday shortstop and just made his first All-Star Game appearance last month. He’s an offensive cornerstone, as the 23-year-old is slashing .248/.322/.442/.764 with 17 home runs and 59 RBI. He’s poised to surpass last year’s career highs of 18 home runs and 59 RBI.

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