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Danny Espinosa DOB: 4/25/87 Ht. 6′ Wt. 190 Bats: S Throws: R Career Stats |
While he played 2B in his September callup, Espinosa’s true position is shortstop and he is the organization’s best. His wiry build and quick wrists give him solid power but scouts have perennially worried that his aggressive approach would equal low BA and lots of strikeouts. Has the eye to be more selective (74BB in ’09) and could potentially become a league-average hitter and an above-average defender. A good baserunner with average speed. |
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Rick Hague DOB: 9/18/88 Ht. 6′ 2″ Wt. 190 Bats: R Throws: R Career Stats |
Hague was the first of the GCL “graduates” in the 2010 season and actually hit better at Hagerstown than in the GCL. Currently a shortstop, a thin position in the org- anization, Hague suffered a spate of errors, which both our spies and draft guru Andy Seiler predict will result in a move to 3B, a position that’s basically blocked at the top. Thus, as our spy said: “Washington will give Hague every chance to prove he can play short.” |
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Jason Martinson DOB: 10/15/88 Ht. 6′ 1″ Wt. 190 Bats: R Throws: R Career Stats |
Another SS that scouts believe will have to shift to 3B, citing a lack of range but also believe he could be a “solid four corners utility player” with his arm and athleticism. Offensively, he’s described as fringe- average as both a batter and a power hitter, and average as a baserunner. |
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Wilmer Difo DOB: 4/2/92 Ht. 6′ Wt. 175 Bats: R Throws: R Career Stats |
Difo spent most of his playing time at one position, which was unusual for the DSL. At a premier infield spot, and at the age of 18, the inference is that he’s worth keeping an eye on. Offensively, his numbers were below-average but he did steal 12 bases in 16 attempts. |
The Nats gave Hague $430K for a reason, and I’m looking forward to seeing what he has.
Sanchez could be truly an exciting part of the Nats system, one of the many reasons to book multiple trips to Hagerstown in 2011. His numbers & youth spell potential star.