Yohandy Morales drafted No. 40 by Nationals in 2023 MLB Draft
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With the 40th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, the Nationals selected University of Miami third baseman Yohandy Morales.
After putting together a stellar four-year career at G. Holmes Braddock High School where he was a three-year letter-winner and hit 19 doubles, three triples, eight home runs and compiled 50 RBIs, Morales spent the past three seasons at Miami, where he quickly evolved into one of the best overall prospects in this year’s Draft.
Morales was MLB Pipeline’s No. 131 Draft prospect in 2020 but went unselected in the shortened five-round event, which led to him continuing his career with the Hurricanes. He wasted no time bursting onto the collegiate scene, as he hit .284 to go along with 13 doubles, three triples, 11 home runs and 45 RBIs in his freshman year in 2021.
He’s only gotten better since, as he hit .329 last season and finished his junior campaign with a .408/.475/.713 slash line, with 20 home runs and 70 RBIs in 61 games. Morales’ production on the field also translated to team success, as the Hurricanes won 40-plus games in each of the past two seasons, both of which included berths in the NCAA Regional Tournament.
In total, Morales has tallied more than 40 collegiate home runs, and MLB Pipeline graded him with a 60 power tool on the traditional 20-80 scouting scale. An aggressive hitter, he can barrel almost any pitch thanks to his lightning-quick hand speed. That raw power hasn’t led to a significant uptick in strikeouts, though Morales also doesn’t draw a ton of walks, and occasionally struggles with pitch recognition.
After starring as a shortstop in high school, Morales transitioned to third base in college, which is the position he’ll likely stay at once he enters pro ball. His strong arm and athleticism should help him easily fit the mold of a power-hitting third baseman.
