Washington Nationals’ GM Mike Rizzo didn’t expect Anthony Rendon to be around when the sixth pick of the 2011 Draft came up, but injury concerns led to the Rice University third baseman, considered the best hitter in the draft that summer, still being available when the Nats’ top pick of that year’s draft arrived. It was not a hard decision to go with the then-21-year-old infielder.
Washington Nationals’ GM Mike Rizzo still talking about drafting Anthony Rendon at No. 6 overall in 2011...
