Washington Nationals Top 30

CLICK HERE TO SEE WASHINGTON'S TOP 30 2020 PROSPECTS

By Lacy Lusk

Will the defending champs have reinforcements arriving via the farm in 2020? 

Carter Kieboom figures to be in Washington's big league plans next season. Beyond that, the system is relatively thin, relying on a pair of middle infielders at the top to carry a group comprised of many players with a long road to D.C.

Here is our Nationals prospects chat.

Here's how we project their lineup in 2023, with their 2023 age in parentheses. 

Catcher: Tres Barrera (29)
First Base: Drew Mendoza (25)
Second Base: Luis Garcia (23)
Third Base: Carter Kieboom (25)
Shortstop: Trea Turner (30)
Left Field: Juan Soto (24)
Center Field: Victor Robles (26)
Right Field: Adam Eaton (34)

No. 1 Starter: Stephen Strasburg (34)
No. 2 Starter: Patrick Corbin (33)
No. 3 Starter: Jackson Rutledge (24)
No. 4 Starter: Wil Crowe (28)
No. 5 Starter: Tim Cate (25)
Closer: Tanner Rainey (30)

Listed below are the prospects with the best tools within the organization. To go directly to Washington's Top 10, click here. 

Best Hitter for Average: Luis Garcia
Best Power Hitter: Yadiel Hernandez
Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Drew Mendoza
Fastest Baserunner: Cole Freeman
Best Athlete: Sterling Sharp
Best Fastball: Jackson Rutledge
Best Curveball: James Bourque
Best Slider: Seth Romero
Best Changeup: Wil Crowe
Best Control: Tim Cate
Best Defensive Catcher: Tres Barrera
Best Defensive Infielder: Luis Garcia
Best Infield Arm: Luis Garcia
Best Defensive Outfielder: Cody Wilson
Best Outfield Arm: Rhett Wiseman

CLICK HERE TO SEE WASHINGTON'S TOP 30 2020 PROSPECTS