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Four Washington Nationals Top Prospects Off To A Hot Start

By Max Rayman

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 08: Luis Garcia #2 of the Washington Nationals reacts after hitting a ground rule double scoring a run in the eighth inning of an MLB game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on September 8, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 08: Luis Garcia #2 of the Washington Nationals reacts after hitting a ground rule double scoring a run in the eighth inning of an MLB game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on September 8, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /
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Luis García
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 29: Luis Garcia #2 of the Washington Nationals runs during the game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 29, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Nationals 10-5. (Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images) /

Luis García

While his prospect status expired, no one in the Nationals’ minor league system has been hotter than Luis García. Starting the year at AAA in order to work on his defense, García committed errors in four of his first five games to start the year. But since then he’s played clean defense, even making some highlight plays.

Offensively, he’s showcased an advanced approach at the plate. During his brief stint in the majors, he was unable to hit for power — posting an OPS of .680 across 110 games.

In 23 games to start the AAA season, he’s slashing an absurd .356/.411/.644, with six homers, 16 RBIs, and an OPS of 1.055. He’s already been named Minor Leauge Player of the Week and leads his team in hits (36), triples (3), homers (6), batting average (.356), OBP (.411), SLG (.644), and OPS (1.055).

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