Official Site of the Nationals · Feb 28, 2016
Baker, Werth impressed by Giolito in live BP
2016 MLB.com Top Prospects: Lucas Giolito has the stuff, physicality and command to develop into an aceVIERA, Fla. -- Nationals right-hander Lucas Giolito, the team's top prospect, according to MLB.com, threw live batting practice on Saturday afternoon and faced Bryce Harper, Tyler Moore, Trea Turner, Jayson Werth and Chris Heisey. The hitters weren't taking many swings against the right-hander, mostly just getting a look at what Giolito was throwing.
Afterward, Giolito said he didn't feel that he was around the strike zone. But Werth said he felt uncomfortable when he was in the batter's box.