Today, the Nationals announced that they have agreed to terms with 2nd round draft pick Destin Hood. Hood will report to the Gulf Coast League affiliate in Viera, FL.
From the Nationals:
Hood, 18, was a two-sport standout for St. Paul’s Episcopal High School in Mobile, AL. This year, the 6-foot-2, 185-pounder batted .485 with 19 extra-base hits, eight home runs, 32 RBI and 17 stolen bases while leading his team to the 5A state semifinals and earning a spot on the USA Today All-USA High School Baseball Team. Hood was recognized as the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s 5A Player of the Year, and was named the High School Baseball Player of the Year by the Mobile Press-Register. He was a 2008 Louisville Slugger Preseason All-American, after batting .517 with seven home runs, 36 RBI and 43 stolen bases as a junior. His impressive junior campaign earned him AFLAC All-American honors and a spot in the AFLAC All-American Home Run Derby, which he won with eight homers.
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July 17th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
well thats better than nothin I guess…hopefully more start signing soon.
July 17th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
this is good news. he’s a great athlete that should make fairly good progress through the system. he fell to the 2nd round primarily since he had the letter of intent to go to Alabama.
July 17th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
I can’t believe this kid chose us over one of the most storied programs in the history of college football.
not gonna complain though!!!