2025 second-round pick Ethan Petry hit a solo homer Saturday as a Nationals split-squad edged the Astros 2-1.
After an incredible Freshman campaign, Petry’s numbers got a little worse each season at South Carolina; his OPS went from 1.204 in 2023 to 1.110 in 2024 to 1.027 last year. Everyone expects him to keep hitting for power, but batting average is going to be a question mark, and though he’s primarily an outfielder for now, first base would likely suit him better. He should split 2026 between Low-A and High-A.
