Washington Nationals: 2022 MLB Draft Class Signing Checker
By Max Rayman
The 2022 MLB Draft is in the books and now the focus will be on the Washington Nationals locking up their draft class. The focus will be on first-round pick Elijah Green who is viewed as a future cornerstone of the team. Most of the Nats draft class is predicted to sign — while a few of the high school players taken on day three could choose to go to college in order to raise their draft stock.
Follow along with us as we keep you updated on all of the Washington Nationals 2022 MLB Draft class’s signing status.
Round 1: Elijah Green — Signed for $6.5 million
No. 5 overall selection Elijah Green is officially a member of the Washington Nationals.
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) July 22, 2022
He will be visiting @NationalsPark Friday, July 29 to celebrate his signing and enjoy the game with his family.#NATITUDE pic.twitter.com/8k8cXFrrkV
Round 2: Jake Bennett — Signed for $1,734,800
2nd-rder Jake Bennett signs with @Nationals for $1,734,800 (full slot 45 value). @OU_Baseball LHP, won four of five postseason starts as Sooners went to CWS finals, best pitch is tumbling changeup, 91-94 mph four-seamer touches 98, deceptive. @MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/YCMB4iEMU3
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 26, 2022
Round 3: Trey Lipscomb — Signed for $758,900 million
3rd-rder Trey Lipscomb signs w/@Nationals for $758,900 (full slot 84 value). Believe that's most for a 4th-yr college bat in last five drafts. @Vol_Baseball 3B, led SEC w/84 RBI in 1st yr as starter, pop to all fields, good discipline, at least average D at hot corner. @MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/QvCIAE4EXN
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 21, 2022
Round 4: Brenner Cox — Signed for $1 million
4th-rder Brenner Cox signs with @Nationals for $1 million (slot 111 value = $549,300). Texas HS OF, quality athlete, star QB, sound lefty swing with projectable strength, solid speed & arm. Also clocked up to 94 mph as RHP. Texas recruit. @MLBDraft
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 26, 2022
Round 5: Jared McKenzie — Signed for $410,500
5th-rder Jared McKenzie signs with @Nationals for $410,500 (full slot 141 value). @BaylorBaseball OF, pretty left-handed swing, line drives to all fields, solid speed & CF defense. @MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/4IjGdLSuDy
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 26, 2022
Round 6: Nathaniel Ochoa — Signed for $308,900
The #Nationals signed sixth round SS Nathaniel Ochoa Leyva for $375K. Slot value for pick No. 171 is $308,900. A $66,100 over slot deal.#MLBDraft
— Carlos Collazo (@CarlosACollazo) July 24, 2022
Round 7: Riley Cornelio — Signed
Signed! From the 2022 Draft:
— Nationals Player Development (@Nats_PlayerDev) July 25, 2022
7th Rd. – Riley Cornelio – RHP – TCU
11th Rd. – Luke Young – RHP – Midland College (TX)
12th Rd. – Nick Peoples – OF – Northview HS (CA)
13th Rd. – Marquis Grissom Jr. – RHP – Georgia Tech
14th Rd. – Cortland Lawson – SS – Tennessee
Cont.
Round 8: Chance Huff — Signed
Round 9: Maxwell Romero Jr. –Signed
The Nationals also announced that they’ve agreed to terms with Maxwell Romero Jr. (ninth round, catcher from Miami) and Murphy Stehly (10th, 3B out of Texas). Three down.
— Jesse Dougherty (@dougherty_jesse) July 21, 2022
Round 10: Murphy Stehly — Signed for $10k
Two more money-savers in @MLBDraft:@Cubs, 7th rd@GCU_Baseball RHP Nick Hull, $25k
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 22, 2022
low-90s fastball, high-spin (3000 rpm) curve@Nationals, 10th rd@TexasBaseball 3B Murphy Stehly, $10k
19 HR, 1.086 OPS
Round 11: Luke Young — Signed
Round 12: Nick Peoples — Signed
Round 13: Marquis Grissom Jr — Signed
Round 14: Courtland Lawson — Signed
Round 15: Kyle Luckham — Signed
Cont.
— Nationals Player Development (@Nats_PlayerDev) July 25, 2022
15th Rd. – Kyle Luckham – RHP – Arizona State
16th Rd. – Everett Cooper – SS – Pro5 Baseball Academy (NC)
17th Rd. – Blake Klassen – 1B – UC Santa Barbara
18th Rd. – Brad Lord – RHP – South Florida
19th Rd. – Johnathon Thomas – OF – Texas Southern
Round 16: Everett Cooper — Signed
Round 17: Blake Klassen — Signed
Round 18: Brad Lord — Signed
Round 19: Johnathon Thomas — Signed
Officially Employed #Nationals pic.twitter.com/EQI9ZQCWlM
— Johnathon Thomas (@tudatime) July 26, 2022
Round 20: JeanPierre Ortiz