The acquisition of Nathaniel Lowe gives the Nationals a high end first baseman, something they haven’t had for years. Lowe has been an above average hitter every year he has been in the big leagues, giving the Nationals a high floor player. The only question is how high is Lowe’s ceiling. While he is not a Pete Alonso in terms of power, he brings a lot to the table.
In 2022, showed he could be one of the better hitters in baseball. He hit .302, with an .851 OPS, as well as a career high 27 home runs.