9. Pedro Severino, c Born: July 20, 1993. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 215. Signed: Dominican Republic, 2010. Signed by: Moises de la Mota. Background: Severino has built a reputation as an excellent defensive catcher, and his glove has carried him through the minor leagues. He made a his major league debut in 2015 during a brief September callup and returned in 2016, taking over as the Nationals’ everyday catcher down the stretch and in the postseason when Wilson Ramos tore the ACL in his knee. Scouting Report: Severino stands out for his catch-and-throw ability, leaving no doubt he has the skills necessary to catch in the big leagues. He has plus arm strength and has thrown out 35 percent of basestealers in his pro career. He is a good athlete and game-caller, he blocks balls in the dirt well and he quickly developed a rapport with the big league pitching staff. He receives well thanks to his soft hands and has excellent footwork. Though Severino held his own in the big leagues, his bat has long lagged behind his glove. He is best offensively when his swing is short and compact and he works the middle of the field. But he has hit just .251 in four years of full-season ball and has below-average power. The Future: Ramos’ season-ending injury as he headed for free agency left the Nationals in an uncertain position behind the plate. They traded for Derek Norris in early December, and Severino could work in tandem with the veteran behind the plate as a superior defensive option. 2016 Club AVG OBP SLG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB Syracuse (AAA) .271 .316 .337 291 25 79 13 0 2 21 19 45 3 Washington (MLB) .321 .441 .607 28 6 9 2 0 2 4 5 4 0 --

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