Washingtonians have a very interesting farm system. With James Wood’s graduation, it’s probably not as strong as last year’s. But it’s been a long time since Nats has this deep system. The depth is better as NAT has the number one pick and the huge bonus pool that comes with it. Here are the 20 best Nationals prospects that enter 2025:
Tier 1:
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There is only one potential customer in my top tier, and that’s Dylan’s crew. He separated himself from the pack because of a very well rounded skill set. This skill set is why the crew undoubtedly have the highest floor of baseball prospects. He’s done everything well, with the 60th grade tools being fully undertaken. He didn’t brighten the minor leagues as expected, but he still held back. Good numbers And the quality of his contact was excellent. He showed a pattern of start and start at a new level for minors before making adjustments and taking off.
His short big league stint, crew I struggled It’s broken. However, with a full offseason to prepare, the crew should be able to make adjustments to have at any other level. Despite being a borderline and center fielder, the crew plays the right field to accommodate defensive ace Jacob Young. If there’s anything his 2024 cameo is leaving, the crew must have the right golden glove caliber. The crew has above average starter floors and perennial All-Star ceilings when it shows consistency with the bat.
Tier 2:
2. Travis Sykora RHP:
Travis Sykora had the best 2024 season among national prospects. After becoming the third round pick of overslots in 2023, Travis Cicola’s first professional season couldn’t have been any better. He was Carolina League Pitcher of the Year And then there’s Nut Minor League Pitcher of the Year. His 2.33 ERA and 129 strikeouts in 85 innings show he’s too good for a low A. Sykora’s fastball splitter slider mix overwhelmed the batters at that level.
Sykora Funky deliveryMy arms and legs are flying everywhere. This will cause him many deceptions, but also increase the risk of potential injuries. At this point, all pitchers are at risk of injuries associated with an increased elbow injury, but Sykora’s high effort offering is to monitor. Things were always there for Sikora. In fact, he was throwing a bit hard in high school, but his touch on the pitch helped him make the leap. It’s far better than most flames throwing high school pitchers. He needs to do it at a higher level, but in another strong season, Travis Sicola will be one of the best pitching prospects in baseball.
3. Jarlin SusanaRHP:
Choosing Sykora and Susana is a difficult task and is in the same tier. I ended up choosing Sykora because he is a solid fire starting pitcher. However, Susana has a large one and its ceiling is high. Susana’s fastball Average 99.8 mph And he can start that speed deeper. He uses both a 4-seamer and a sinker. For right-handers, there are also plus sliders that are as good as heaters.
After a disastrous first two months at a low A where his ERA was above 8, the light finally lit for Susana. He put waste on low-A batters before being promoted to high-A. His time was not as distinguished as Sikora, but he was extremely unlucky. a.374 BABIP It’s very fluky and the age of Susana is expanding. Anyway, things and characteristics are more important than production, especially when evaluating 20-year-old minor league pitchers.
Susana has some of the best of minors, and his orders have progressed. He will never become Greg Maddux, but he doesn’t have to. The average command is sufficient. There’s a rescuer risk and he hasn’t found a changeup yet, but I’ll bet on it.
Tier 3:
4. Brady House 3B:
2024 was not the year of banners for young Brady House. He posted an OPS under .700 and showed some major tits in his offensive game. His overly aggressive approach was exposed, especially in Triple A. There are plenty of craft veteran pitchers looking for their final big league shot at Triple A level. These types of pitchers were able to expose the home’s immature approach. He hit the 68th inning, but only walked seven times in a 224 AAA batting run.
But all the physical tools are still there for the home, and he is only 21 years old. He had a very productive 2023 season, turning himself into a defensive third baseman after moving from shortstop. His 19 home runs also show that he is beginning to turn his positive raw power into game-making. There is still a chance that will become the third baseman of Nats in the future. However, it would be a lie to call 2024 anything other than the 2024 house stock-down season.
5. Seaver King SS:
King was a surprising choice for Nat on his 10th pick. But he Slot Under Contract Nats helped pay another prospect, which we will explain later. King is a great player himself. He is the exceptional one who went from Division II player to Wake Forest Star to Top 10 picks in just a few years. The later bluemark, King, may have a ceiling higher than most university prospects, but his floors are also lower.
King’s Plate Discipline is an ongoing work and a trend in the NATS system. But he is a convulsive athlete who can play in the middle and has a promising flash as a batsman. He is a good, bad ball hitter and does not attack Ton. It helps to make up for the tendency he chases. He also adds RAW Power, but hasn’t translated into a bunch of home runs yet. The King’s ceiling is a solid batsman ceiling, and while also owning 20 Homer Power, you can hit high averages on average. He can also become a defensive asset in many positions. However, there is a need for some refinement here.
Tier 4:
6. Luke Dickerson SS/2b:
Luke Dickerson said Travis Sicola type could raise the rankings of prospects. This ranking may seem high, but I don’t want to be late for this guy. There’s a reason Mike Rizzo made him Most expensive 2nd round pick always. The child is potentially ruptured. He was a great athlete and divided time between high school baseball and hockey. His development could potentially enter hyperdrive as he became just a baseball player.
That’s the bet I make here. He hasn’t played minor league games yet, but his traits are enough to convince me. Dickerson is tied up Mike Trout’s New Jersey Records For most home runs of the season. There’s still a lot to understand about Dickerson. Most scouts think he is the power of a hit type player, but it’s still not a consensus. People are split about where he plays, some people are pegging him for shortstop and others, others are in the outfield, and others are in the athletics of which he plays in the outfield I think he’ll play like that. He is a clay ball ready to be molded. He is still far away, but he has rare traits.
7. Alex Clemmay LHP:
Alex Clemmay has an explosive left arm, but sometimes it’s hard to tell where the ball is heading. He’s only 19 years old so there’s plenty of time to figure it out. If he could, the sky is the limit of the 6’6 Southpaw acquired through the Lane Thomas trade. Like Sykora, Clemme Highly effortful delivery. Parents probably saw the risks of many rescuers, so they moved forward.
But he would save a great time if it came. The Nationals give him the opportunity to start any opportunity, and always give to the young people he needs to develop. Kremmay has a devastating fastball slider combo, with the slider at its best pitch. He now has more sense of his broken ball than his fastball. Kremmay’s mid-90s heater is plus pitch when he’s at his best, but the pitch commands and shapes are inconsistent. Alex Klemmay has one of the top 100 prospects, but he will need to throw more strikes to get there.
Tier 5:
8. CadeCavalli RHP:
Despite debuting in 2022 at the age of 26, Cade Cavalli is still on the horizon. This is due to his 2023 Tommy John surgery and the setback that derailed the 2024 season. However, Cavalli still has a big time making him his first round in 2020. He is on fastballs in the mid- to late 90s and has fastballs along with many interesting secondary pitches. Even on his short 2024 outing, his fastball was still sitting at 96 miles. Depending on the outing, his curveball, slider, and ChangeUp will be flash plus, with the best curve.
He has more control over the Command Guy and throws plenty of strikes, but is always the least accurate. Due to his history of injury and the gluttony of the NATS organization’s starter, the bullpen could be an option. Cavalli could be the dominant savior. After seeing Mason Miller, another injured flame thrower did something closer to me, Kavalli in the bullpen is interested in me. When you’re 26, when you make an impact, it’s for the sake of your cavalli. He has something to start or do in the bullpen.
9. Kevin Batzel C:
It’s a bold cry to put a Butzel over Caleb Lomavita, but I think the Butzel is safer. Even in their short minor league stints, you could see much more Batzel Advanced batter. He has a good feel to the strike zone and plus-hit tools. He doesn’t have a ton of power, but he is enough to punish mistakes. Bazzell also has positional versatility, making him an attractive player and could become a catcher or utility man.
He wasn’t a full-time catcher at Texas Tech until his junior season, so there’s naturally room for improvement defensively. But he is an incredible athlete behind the plate. Bazzell doesn’t have a more highly drafted Lomavita ceiling, but I like his bat. Lomavita is currently on the higher level at the organization’s Totum Pole, as Lomavita invited spring training and Bazzell wasn’t, but this season could change.
10. Caleb Romavita C:
Just behind Bazzell is the aforementioned Lomavita. He has a big time ceiling with all the traits and leadership skills you are looking for in a catcher. Lomavita is a great athlete who is a legitimate stolen basic threat. He also has the opportunity to become a above average defensive catcher with the ability to hit for average and power.
So, what is hold-up? Lack of discipline in the plate is the big red flag of his game. He only walked 12 times in 258 plate appearances from his junior year in California. You’d think he’s the biggest threat in the Golden Bears lineup, he’ll get more walks from being pitched purely. But he only chased the pitch out of the zone. I don’t have a huge inventory on minor player performance right after being drafted, but Romavita struggled with Low A and posted a .556 OPS.
All the features are there, but his profile has some concerns. Lomavita is a boom or bust outlook. If he can chase and cut, he’s starting to turn the catcher upside down. But it is also possible that his approach will not cut it at the major league level. A with all accounts High Character PlayerRomavita believes he works and irons the twists of his game.
