Check out Zimmerman’s weekly column in the Examiner for an interesting story about his own draft experience and the difference between being drafted out of high school or college.

I wasn’t as strong and physical as everyone yet, which is why I wasn’t drafted. So I needed my three years in college to grow up, get stronger and grow into my body. I felt kind of goofy, with big feet on this little kid.

He also discusses how difficult it is for a young guy out of high school to learn to manage money.

Money is a big issue, but I think it’s easier to handle the money these days than it was 20 years ago because you have so many people to help you. Before, you’d hear about people who were drafted and two years later all of their money is gone. But if you pick a good person to help you, it’s hard to blow it all. I know if I came out at 17 and signed a $3 million contract I would probably buy stupid things, too. I buy them now.

We’re glad he waited a few years and became the first ever first round pick of the Washington Nationals.

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