The Washington Nationals already seem like a team that is going to progress versus the MLB probabilities.

Now that they have number one draft pick Bryce Harper, they look better yet now. He is almost as hyped as Stephen Strasburg and might be impacting MLB lines within a few years.

MLB probabilities still don’t like the Washington Nationals much but that is starting to shift. Strasburg was the number one pick last year, and he’s a major piece of the Washington Nationals future versus the MLB probabilities. Now the Washington Nationals have included Harper to the mix. He’s thought to be among the best players to arrive out of high school in a long time. Practically anyone is forecasting major things for the Washington Nationals number one pick, despite the fact that he’s only 17 years old. Since 1980 there were six players that have been drafted as an outfielder at 18 years or younger. Harper adds his name to an impressive list. The Mets took Darryl Strawberry in 1980 and Shawn Abner in 1984. The Mariners took Ken Griffey Jr. in 1987 and the Rays took Josh Hamilton in 1999 and Delmon Young in 2003.

The Washington Nationals are already taking a look at Harper as a number three hitter with amazing ability and a formidable outfield arm. Harper hit .443 with 31 homers and 98 RBIs in his first college season. He was behind the plate attending college but the Washington Nationals are shifting him the outfield where he can affect MLB probabilities. Harper played for the College of Southern Nevada which is a Junior College. He’s now the top draft pick ever out of a junior college.

The 2nd pick in the draft went to the Pittsburgh Pirates and they chose Texas high school right-handed pitcher Jameson Taillon. He was considered the best pitcher from the draft. Since Doug Drabek, an additional Texas native, the franchise has not had a Cy Young Award-winner. They can hope that they have the next one in Taillon, 18. The Baltimore Orioles picked third and took Florida high school shortstop Manny Machado. Machado has the chance to become the next terrific shortstop in Baltimore, and be the next among a lineage that includes Miguel Tejada and, of course, Cal Ripken Jr. Kansas City picked 4th and took Cal State Fullerton shortstop Christian Colon and he might be the most Major League ready player who might affect MLB lines first. The Royals intend for him and 2 previous first-round picks – high school third baseman Mike Moustakas and high school first baseman Eric Hosmer – to all arrive about the same time and create the infield that will help turn the long-suffering franchise around. Cleveland was next and so they claimed Mississippi left-hander Drew Pomeranz. With any luck Pomeranz’ experience with Cleveland will be superior than Stephen Head’s.

The Washington Nationals would like to have Harper on the lineup quickly but it may not be that simple. His manager is supposed to be Scott Boras and that could mean difficulty if the Washington Nationals don’t want to spend major cash. Boras got Strasburg a four-year, $15.1 million deal last year. Harper claims he would like to play but he isn’t opposed to returning to Southern Nevada if needed.


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