By: J.P. Schwartz
Twitter: @Jaypers413
Every year around this time I like to rank each team’s top overall prospects. My criteria are based on A: Past Performance and B: Future Potential (50% of each per prospect)
Disclaimer: I am not a professional scout, nor did I attend any minor league games this year. These lists are the product of my own research of online scouting reports and statistics, and are compiled purely for entertainment purposes.
Send your questions or feedback to me on twitter @Jaypers413
To qualify for these lists, a prospect must have no more than 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues.
WASHINGTON NATIONALS
1. Lucas Giolito RHP
2. AJ Cole RHP
3. Brian Goodwin OF
4. Nate Karns RHP
5. Billy Burns OF
6. Drew Ward 3B
7. Michael Taylor OF
8. Rafael Bautista OF
9. Zach Walters SS
10. Sammy Solis LHP
11. Jake Johansen RHP
12. Brett Mooneyham LHP
13. Matt Purke LHP
14. Tony Renda 2B
15. Nick Pivetta RHP
16. Austin Voth RHP
17. Matt Skole 1B
18. Jeff Kobernus OF
19. Dakota Bacus RHP
20. Steven Souza OF