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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Yohandy Morales, 24-year-old Nationals prospect and 40th overall pick in 2023, has emerged as a top prospect after a breakout performance at Triple-A Rochester. After struggling early in 2026 (.059/.105/.059 in spring training), Morales has been on a historic tear over his last 31+ games, slashing .330-.404/.412-.472/.505-.697 with 5-8 home runs in 119+ plate appearances. He showcased elite power metrics at the Caribbean Series (Jalisco 2026) with a .500 average and made the All-Star team. His raw power is graded 60 by FanGraphs with a 93rd percentile hard hit rate and 108.2 MPH 90th-percentile exit velocity. Morales has reduced his strikeout rate from 30.3% to 22.4% and is knocking on the door for MLB promotion with the Nationals.
Strengths
- + Elite raw power (60-grade), 93rd percentile hard hit rate
- + Exceptional recent performance: .330+ average with 5-8 HRs in 31+ games
- + Strong exit velocities (108.2 MPH 90th percentile, 102.9 MPH recent homer)
- + Improved strikeout rate from 30.3% to 22.4%
- + Multiple multi-hit games (8 through May 3)
- + Caribbean Series standout: .500 average, 11 hits in 22 ABs, 2 HRs, 2 triples
- + Caribbean Series All-Star selection
- + Younger than average Triple-A competition (3.5 years younger)
- + Defensive versatility (playing third base in 2026)
- + Strong recent game performances (3-for-4 with HR, multiple 3-hit games)
About
Yohandy Morales is a third baseman for the Washington Nationals.
Player Overview
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