Washington Nationals select hard hitting local product Chris Hacopian
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Key Points:
- The Washington Nationals selected infielder Chris Hacopian from Texas A&M with their 11th pick in the MLB Draft, valuing his exceptional hitting ability above defensive skills.
- Hacopian is known for his rare contact skills, power, and plate discipline, boasting a 92.7% zone contact rate and a career record of more walks than strikeouts.
- Despite some injury setbacks and less dominance against SEC competition, he hit .319 with a .983 OPS this season and is expected to provide significant offensive value.
- While his defense and speed are limited, there is potential for Hacopian to move to first base if he can tap into more power, complementing his strong hitting.
- The local connection adds appeal, as Hacopian is a DMV native who played high school ball locally and started his college career at Maryland before transferring.
