MLB Draft: Washington Nationals select the powerful Ethan Petry

Everyone was very curious about what the Nationals would do in the second round, especially after taking Eli Willits. Well now we have our answer. The Washington Nationals have selected Ethan Petry out of South Carolina.

The 6’4 235 pounder is a pure slugger in every sense of the word. He is likely to be a first baseman as a pro and has some hit tool concerns, but he can mash. Petry was one of the best freshman in America a couple years ago, but his stock fell a bit after an up and down sophomore year and an injury plagued junior campaign. However, with 54 career college homers, the power is undeniable.

In that magical freshman year, Petry hit .376 for the Gamecocks with 23 home runs. One of…