Nationals select prep right-hander Mason Denaburg No. 27 overall
With the 27th pick in the 2018 MLB amateur draft, the Washington Nationals selected high school right-hander Mason Denaburg.
Denaburg is a pitcher with positional versatility, as he can also play the outfield and catch. His fastball has been clocked as high as 97 mph and typically sits around 94 mph.
Bio
Age: 18
Position: RHP
Height/weight: 6-foot-4, 195 pounds
Bats/Throws: R/R
School: Merritt Island
NCAA commit: Florida
Pick value: $2,472,700
MLB prospect rank: 24
MLB.com money quote: "There's some upside here to unlock, given Denaburg's split focus, both because of his two-way history on the diamond and his time spent on the gridiron. He has a good, strong body that reminds some of John Smoltz, with a chance for his stuff to jump once he concentrates on his craft full-time."
Scouting Grades
| Fastball | Curveball | Changeup | Control | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 55 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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(Grades courtesy: MLB Pipeline)