“Well above-average runner, above-average arm. Some of the best raw power in the draft,” Washington Nationals’ Assistant GM and VP of Scouting Ops Kris Kline said of the No. 5 overall pick selected in this year’s draft, outfielder Elijah Green, who joined the organization back on July 17th (or more officially when he signed his contract).
It wasn’t just the physical tools which stood out for Kline, who described their new, 18-year-old prospect as a, “tremendous make-up kid,” with, “good character,” who was, “very smart,” and was a, “wonderful human being.