AP Lucas Giolito was discussed as a possible No. 1 overall pick before a sprained ligament in his elbow ended his senior season with Harvard-Westlake High School in California, but concerns over his health and bonus demands caused him to drop to the Nationals at 16th in June’s First-Year Player Draft. However, it appears the elbow issue is now behind him.
Giolito’s father, Rick Giolito, wrote on his Twitter account yesterday that the 18-year-old right-hander will make his first pro start Tuesday with the Nationals’ Gulf Coast League affiliate.
Luc gets his first Pro start this Tuesday against the GCL Cardinals. @LGio27 #Nationals #proud
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Rick Giolito (@RickGiolito) August 10, 2012The Nationals ended up exceeding MLB’s slot recommendation by giving Giolito a $2.925 million bonus, but the upside is undeniable if he’s healthy. His fastball was clocked at 100 mph prior to the injury.
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- kkolchak - Aug 11, 2012 at 1:17 PM
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Nats’ rotation 2015:
Strasburg
Gonzalez
Zimmermann
Detwiler
Giolito
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- romoscollarbone - Aug 11, 2012 at 8:22 PM
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That’s crazy. Forget Smoltz, Maddux, Glavine, if that’s the five they can trot out.
