Hurtado, who turns 17 in May, is listed at 6’3″ and 180 lbs. and projects to be a corner OF with power as he matures and puts on muscle. Feliz, who turned 17 this past October, appears to the Dominican version of Brady House: A big shortstop (6’3″, 190) who appears to be on the verge of a shift to 3B, but with a caution sign of “aggressive hitter with some length to his swing.”
The Nats also announced 18 other signings from the D.R., Venezuela, and Haiti:
- RHP Enmanuel Carela, 17 (D.R.)
- RHP Marlon De La Cruz, 18 (D.R.)
- C Rodrigo Garcia, 16 (D.R.)
- RHP Greyson Gimenez, 19 (Ven.)
- IF Diego Hernandez, 16 (Ven.)
- RHP Darrel Lunar, 17 (Ven.)
- RHP Anyel Manzueta, 17 (D.R.)
- 3B Eddy Marmolejos, 16 (D.R.)
- RHP Anel Martinez, 18 (D.R.)
- OG Arthur Paul, 17 (Haiti)
- RHP Franniel Reynoso, 17 (D.R.)
- IF Angel Requena, 16 (Ven.)
- RHP Jean Robles, 17 (D.R.)
- OF Robert Santos, 18 (D.R.)
- C Feldi Tavarez, 17 (D.R.)
- RHP Jhoan Thomas, 17 (D.R.)
- LHP Alejandro Vera, 18 (Ven.)
- OF Keiber Yepez, 18 (D.R.)
Dollar amounts for these guys were not made available, but given the return of another Nats trend – the older IFA; six of these guys will turn 19 or 20 this year – it’s probably safe to say a few of them fall under the $10K figure that doesn’t count against the allotment. This may also be an indication the oft-rumored sale of the Nationals may be off the table, as usually teams reduce spending before selling.