Washington Nationals: Jake Noll, the latest infielder to get the call

After making the team out of spring training a year ago, Jake Noll has finally resurfaced for the Washington Nationals.

The revolving door which has been a spot on the Washington Nationals infield, has turned again, letting Jake Noll in.

Noll, is 26 years-old and should get the opportunity to play over the next couple of days to help gauge his value with the team. He is a former 7th round draft pick out of Florida Gulf Coast University, who has worked his way up the depth chart.

The Ryan Zimmerman look alike was a surprise addition to the opening day roster a year ago. Mostly used as a pinch hitter, Noll made two spot starts, one at first base and the other at third base.

He may most notably be known for the walk-off-walk he secured against the Philadelphia Phillies, notching the first RBI of his career.

His eight games in the big leagues last year produced a stat line of two hits in twelve at-bats with a pair of runs batted in.

Noll does not project as a starter for the Washington Nationals in the future. Right now he is depth, and for him to be called upon this late in the season, after so many others have been brought in before him, means he is down the line a little ways.

For the next few years Noll is friendly to the pocketbook. If he can provide some power, and play some good defense, he is a good guy to have around for situations like this. Fill in for injuries, or in the case of Brock Holt, paternity leave.

Noll hit .285 at Triple-A Fresno last year, with 24 doubles and 11 home runs, while driving in 54. He is capable of hitting minor league pitching and should get the opportunity to see if he can hit major league pitching.

Do I expect Noll to start every game over the next week? I do not. Just like Yadiel Hernandez, though, he needs to get a few at-bats here and there to see if he can be called upon to produce when the games do matter for the Nationals.