The Nationals overhauled their scouting department, with Brad Ciolek and Danny Haas being put in charge of running the draft. The Nationals strategy in the 2024 draft was different than years past. They prioritized athleticism and feel to hit. Catcher Caleb Lomavita is an example of this new approach. He was drafted with the 39th pick, a compensatory pick the Nats acquired from the Royals in the Hunter Harvey trade.
Lomavita is an ultra-athletic catcher, who is a legitimate threat to steal bases, a rarity for catchers. He grades out as an average to slightly above average runner.