The Washington Nationals had several options with the 17th overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft. In the end, they settled on towering right-handed pitcher Jackson Rutledge out of San Jacinto Junior College.
Rutledge was seen donning the Nats uniform on national television as he was invited to the MLB Network studio for the event.
After the selection, he spoke about the emotions of getting drafted.
“It’s unreal,” Rutledge told MLB Network. “It was a long time trying to sit there nervously but it feels incredible right now and obviously, happy.