Brian Goodwin is often overlooked among the Washington Nationals’ stacked outfield group. Bryce Harper is the franchise centerpiece. Adam Eaton owns a 119 OPS+ over the past four years and was the key piece of a blockbuster deal last winter. Michael Taylor is an emerging asset in centerfield. In the minors, athletic outfielders Victor Robles and Juan Soto also happen to be the Nats’ top two prospects.
Meanwhile, Goodwin, a former top-100 prospect himself, will start the season on the bench despite posting a 105 OPS+ last season across 278 plate appearances.