Washington Nationals: Top 10 first-round picks of all-time

The top four in the list of All-Time best first round picks by the Washington Nationals really have separated themselves from the field. Anthony Rendon checks in here, just outside the top three.

Other players on the team command more headlines than Rendon, like Bryce Harper and Jayson Werth. But the third-baseman will always be an extremely productive player, despite his quiet nature.

In his six seasons with the Nationals, he’s got a career .278 batting average, while averaging 20 home runs and 83 RBI per 162 games. He’s been known to show an incredible approach at the plate, with a keen batting eye.

While being one of the more consistent bats in the lineup, he’s also been known to have the occasional breakout game. Nobody will ever forget his incredible 6 for 6, 2 HR and 10 RBI game against the New York Mets in 2017.

The one knock on Rendon right now is that he doesn’t have much silverware to show for achievements. His only award in his career is a Silver Slugger in 2014 when he finished fifth in the MVP voting.

A top 5 defender and offensive player at his position, he has to compete with some of the best in baseball. Nolan Arenado and Kris Bryant are superstars at 3B in the National League, and will always get the limelight.

But Nats fans know how good a player Rendon is in his own right, and will be praying he signs an extension soon. He’s more than justified his lofty position in this list and will continue to do so.