Baseball America Ranks the Top 10 Nats Prospects

For the first time in this decade, Cade Cavalli is no longer on this mother[loving] list. But that’s not what really jumps out. Just two (2) of these ten are college picks; six of ’em are HS draftees (five by Washington!).

It wasn’t that long ago (2020) that there were five HS guys in the entire organization. The Nats have finally gotten younger. But as we learned from Mason Denaburg Elijah Green countless others, that’s not a guarantee for success.

Without further ado, ze list:

1. Eli Willits, SS (’25 Draft Pick)
2. Jarlin Susana, RHP (3)
3. Travis Sykora, RHP (2)
4. Alex Clemmey, LHP (6)
5. Seaver King, SS (5)
6. Jake Bennett, LHP (13)
7. Luke Dickerson, SS (11)
8. Coy James, SS (’25 Draft Pick)
9. Angel Feliz, SS (15)
10. Landon Harmon, RHP (’25 Draft Pick)

I have little to add beyond what e-migo Todd Boss wrote on Friday, but I will call out his first impression (italics mine):

This seems like a very “conservative” top 10, one that’s mostly based on youth, ceiling, and promise. Four of these 10 guys didn’t play above rookie ball, if at all, in 2025.

Luke Dickerson is a perfect example what Mr. Boss means. Last year’s Nigel Tufnel posted a .204/.309/.319 line with Fredericksburg. That he still moved up on the rankings from the preseason probably says more about who’s in line behind him.

Still, we can enjoy the “new car smell” (or something else if you’re from my generation 😉 until next season starts…