H/W: 6-0 200 lb. B/T: S/R DOB: 11/12/89
Concerns about a previous elbow injury and a commitment to South Florida University kept this AFLAC All-American on the board until the 5th round in the '08 draft. The Nationals snatched him up and paid him double slot bonus money just before the August deadline. Nieto has a muscular build and smooth swing from both sides of the plate that should develop 10-15 HR power as he matures. He has solid arm strength and a very good competitive makeup that will serve him well as a MLB signal caller. Some scouts feel that Nieto is not very mobile behind the plate and could be a defensive liability. Additionally, he is thought to have a strong but not very athletic body which could lead to injuries and decreased production down the road.
2009 Projection: Nieto's GLC debut offered too small a sample size to see where he is at from a developmental standpoint. Expect the Nationals to work with him diligently at their extended spring training camp before sending him off to short-season Vermont Lake. Nieto needs more pop and better defense to be considered a noteworthy catching prospect. The Nats also have Derek Norris in their system who provided a stellar showing in "08 at Vermont Lake. Nieto is at least two steps behind him and will need to make marked improvements in his defense and power to push for more notoriety within the organization.
Key Adrian Nieto Baseball Cards:
- 2008 Donruss Elite Extra Auto #/521
- 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft
 2008 Bowman BDPP9 Adrian Nieto rc blue #/399 $2.99 |
 2008 Bowman Chrome BDPP9 Adrian Nieto rc refractor Nats $5.99 |
 ADRIAN NIETO WASHINGTON NATIONALS 2008 08 ELITE AUTO AUTOGRAPH RC ROOKIE #/521 $2.39 |
 2008 Bowman Draft Chrome X-Fractor Adrian Nieto Nat's $7.99 |
 08 CHROME RC REFRACTOR #BDPP9 ADRIAN NIETO NATS W981 $2.11 |
 08 CHROME RC REFRACTOR #BDPP9 ADRIAN NIETO NATS W948 $2.11 |
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