WASHINGTON – It was a tough decision for Jackson Coutts thinking about turning pro with two more years of college eligibility left – but he has plenty of guidance and support.
A lefty slugger at the University of Rhode Island, Coutts signed as a non-drafted free agent with the Nationals in June.
Both of his parents played sports in college and both are veteran coaches or administrators at the college level.
“In the sports aspect of it, they really were able to help me out – as a coach would,” Coutts, 22, told Federal Baseball from Florida, where is taking classes online from URI and working out with the baseball program at Florida Gulf Coast.