Nationals select LSU right-hander Cole Henry No. 55 overall
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With the 55th pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, the Washington Nationals selected Cole Henry, a right-hander out of Louisiana State.
The Tigers drafted Henry out of high school in 2018, and he reentered the fray during his sophomore college season at LSU. While he could stand to develop his repertoire more, Henry possesses the tools and arsenal to become a frontline starter if he stays healthy.
Bio
Age: 20
Position: RHP
Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 211 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
School: Louisiana State
Tools
- Active fastball that tops out at 96-97 mph (60-grade tool)
- Power curveball with depth (55-grade tool)
- Plenty of movement on all his pitches
Why you're going to love this guy
- Suppresses home runs despite throwing at high velocity
- Changeup developing into potential third plus-pitch
Things he'll need to overcome
- Some injury concerns, particularly regarding his elbow
- Issues with consistency, and he may need more time to develop
2020 Stats
| IP (G) | ERA | K/9 | K/BB | HR/9 | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 (4) | 1.89 | 10.9 | 23/6 | 0.5 | 1.11 |
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(Video source: Perfect Game Baseball)