Nationals consider top college hitters ahead of MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Washington Nationals are focusing on potential college hitters as they prepare for the 2026 MLB Draft, where they hold the 11th overall pick. With a robust lineup of candidates, including Drew Burress from Georgia Tech and Justin Lebron from Alabama, the Nationals' front office aims to target talent despite limited rumors about their draft preferences. Burress stands out with a strong performance despite some fluctuations in his stats, while Lebron shows potential but raises concerns over his hitting consistency. The draft takes place in approximately three weeks, marking the new front office's first foray into talent acquisition for the organization.
- •Nationals pick 11th overall in the 2026 MLB Draft.
- •Drew Burress has 1.130 OPS in 2026.
- •Justin Lebron offers speed with 42 stolen bases.
- •Chris Hacopian shows solid hitting metrics this season.
- •Draft expected in approximately three weeks.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Which College Bat Stands Out Above The Rest For The Nationals?
"Breaking down 8 college hitters most likely to be targeted by the Washington Nationals in the first round
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