Category Archives: Draft

Washington Nationals 2022 Draft Wrap-Up

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Alex Hill

The Major League Draft can be overwhelming for fans as they watch their favorite team draft 20 players over the course of three days. Anyone who watched the draft broadcast on days two and three saw players picked at lightning … Continue reading →

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Analyzing the Nationals’ Day One of the MLB Draft with Elijah Green and Jake Bennett

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Marc Goldstein

Coming off one of the worst seasons in the last decade, the Washington Nationals possessed a top five pick in this 2022 MLB Draft. There were numerous players whom the Nats were mentioned in rumors, but, ultimately, they decided on … Continue reading →

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The 2022 MLB Draft is “Live” for the 1st round!

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

We’ve know for over 9 months that the Washington Nationals owned the №5 pick in the first round today. With four teams picking ahead of the Nats, most likely Druw Jones and Jackson Holliday are the only sure things that … Continue reading →

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Final draft prep for Sunday!

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

We enter draft weekend, and just two days away from the Washington Nationals naming their top pick.  When you pick at №5, your team almost controls their own destiny. Almost. Sure, four teams pick ahead of the Nats, and Druw … Continue reading →

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The MLB Draft is an opportunity for the Washington Nationals future!

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

There is a fine balance between promoting young prospects from within your system, and the free agency route for the expensive veteran stars. The international signings and the MLB Draft must be the foundation of your team. The Washington Nationals … Continue reading →

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Beyond the rankings: non top 30 prospects that can help the Nats

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Marc Goldstein

Every major league team prides themselves on having a strong farm system. The pinnacle of this talented pipeline for young players is seen in consensus lists that include the top 15 to 30 players in a given system. As the … Continue reading →

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Top College Prospects Check in: May 20th

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Marc Goldstein

As the Washington Nationals hold the fifth pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, there are countless possibilities as to who the team will pick. The front office could choose to select a player from either high school or college; both … Continue reading →

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Point-CounterPoint – Draft Order Possibilities

Posted on May 9, 2022 by SteveR SteveR

Don: The discussion within the TalkNats community has already started about who to draft for the Nationals and what spot the team will get in 2023. As we all know, the new CBA introduced a lottery for the draft. While it … Continue reading →

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Nats’ Farm System Roundup: April Edition

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Marc Goldstein

As the Nationals struggle to win games early in the 2022 season at the highest level, fans are quickly turning to look towards the future. Some of the top prospects in the organization are beacons of hope and progress for … Continue reading →

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Who could the #Nats draft from the college ranks with their 1st pick?

Posted on February 26, 2022 by Alex Hill

As I’m sure you’ve heard, the Washington Nationals are going through a “rebuild” of sorts. To kick it off, general manager Mike Rizzo and the front office sent away eight fan-favorites (and Jon Lester) in exchange for a plethora of … Continue reading →

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