WASHINGTON - He is 24 years old and was drafted in the 24th round - but infielder Jake Alu may be playing himself into prospect status with the Nationals.
Picked out of Boston College by Washington, Alu hit .361 in his first 20 games for Double-A Harrisburg after he began the year at high Single-A Wilmington.
Alu has seen time at third and second base for Harrisburg manager Tripp Keister, who was ejected in Saturday’s game at Portland.
Jeff Garber, who grew up just a few miles from Harrisburg, has been impressed with New Jersey native Alu.