OF Eric Senior, 13th round (403rd overall) - Washington Nationals - Signed - $100,000
With their 13th round pick (403rd overall), the Washington Nationals selected outfielder Eric Senior.
Hometown: Toronto, Ont.
Bats/Throws: Right/Right
Height/Weight: 6’2” 170lbs
School: Midland College.
Coaches: David Coleman.
Previous Team: Toronto Mets
Coach: Ryan McBride
Previously Drafted: 23rd round (698th overall) by the Oakland Athletics 2015. Did not sign.
Scout: Ed Gustafson
Twitter Handle: @ericsenior_10
Senior and senior: Eric Senior, the TTournament 12 MVP along with Sandy Alomar, father of former Cleveland Indians star Sandy Allomar Jr.
2017 season at Midland: Hit .398 with 90 hits, including 15 doubles, seven triples. 17 homers and 91 RBIs ... Was 12-for-12 stealing bases and had a 1.190 OPS in 58 games.
What they’re saying: Sixth highest OF velocity (87 MPH) at Perfect Game Top Prospect Showcase in Cedar Rapids ... Showed quick hands using an aggressive approach and bat speed. Shows good power potential driving the ball out of the park in left ... Ran 6.92 60 ... nine hits, three doubles, three RBIs, at T12 ... Named to AS team, earned MVP honors.