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Congratulations to Nationals alumni & newly-minted 9️⃣th Rounder @BlakeGillespi13 on being selected 2️⃣8️⃣4️⃣th overall by the @Yankees in the 2025 MLB Draft!
Continue making the Nats proud, Blake. We’re all behind you 🫡
#MLBDraft || #WeTheNats
Mason Durham | 1B
6’1” | 205 lbs
Physical presence at first base with a power bat and impact potential. Runs a 6.90 60-yard dash and generates advanced bat speed with power to all fields. Projects as a middle-of-the-order hitter. Looking for 2- and 4-year opportunities.
Some defensive catching clips from our Fall Trip against various levels of college baseball
Seeking 2 year opportunities
@NatsOnt@StavrakyBB@chris_izzy10
Extended look at UC ‘27 C Tavin Tronko. 6’1”, 180 lbs with a 1.83 pop time and quick hands behind the plate. Good body with plenty of room to add strength. Shows pull-side pop at the plate. Gritty competitor with a frame to continue developing.
Seeking two-year opportunities.
I am very proud to announce my commitment to Roane State CC, where I will continue my academic and athletic career at the NJCAA Division 1 level.I would like to thank my family, the @NatsOnt organization and @Garettdalton and @CoachDettwiller for believing in me. #GORAIDERS
Some highlights from my recent fall trip with the Ontario Nationals, hit 270 against some really good competition, with more walks than strikeouts.
@NatsOnt@StavrakyBB@chris_izzy10
LHH/IF Kylan Hampton (RS FR) has swung it well this fall & moved around the IF for us defensively as needed. 2B/3B profile w/ impact in the bat, handful of XBHs w/ 13 RBI thru all fall games. Just a 9.7% chase rate.
@HCC_Cougars#GoCougars
UC 2027 RHP Carter Hampton
Athletic arm with room to grow into his frame. Short arm slot who generates plenty of s/m. Seeking 2-year opportunities.
FB: 84-86 T88
SL: 71-73 | 2500+
CB: 66-68 | 2400+
CH: 68-70 | +14” HB
I’m grateful and excited to announce my commitment to Lake Erie College to continue my academic and baseball career.
First, I want to thank my mom and dad for their endless love, support, and sacrifices. Thank you for always believing in me and giving me every opportunity to chase this dream, and for always pushing me especially when times were tough.
To my coaches, thank you for pushing me to become a better player and person. Your guidance and the time you’ve invested in me have helped make this possible. Special thanks to Coach Chris Iltshishin for always believing in me and the entire Nationals organization. And special thanks to ben salazar for helping me shape me into the ball player and human i am today
Finally, thank you to Coach Carp and Coach Gengler and the rest of Lake Erie College coaching staff for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to be a Storm