Scouting the Future: Winter Prep Begins | Washington Nationals News

0:00It's September 6th, Washington Nationals News today starts now, AI-powered and ready for kickoff. The Washington team is using the remaining games to scout for next season. They're bringing up new players like Jared Simpson and Yohan Di Morales to see how they fit in with the current roster. The main goal now is figuring out where the team needs to improve and making plans for player development over the winter. Manager Blake Boutera mentioned that things like Bat Speed and Pitch Angle are always important, but this year they've learned which players can really. Benefit from focusing on those areas. They're also looking at how adding even a couple of miles per hour to a pitcher's fastball or increasing Bat Speed for hitters could make a big difference. It's interesting because every player on the team got to the majors in their own way. Some came up fast while others like Eric Tomen, Jared Simpson and Jackson Claire had to overcome injuries and took a long time to get here. Boutera pointed out that tough times often reveal a player's true resilience.

1:01The coaching staff, along with medical and strength coaches, are working together to create personalized winter training plans. These plans are designed to help players get stronger without overdoing it, and they'll include both current major leaguers and minor league prospects. Even though these last few weeks won't change the team standing this year, they're giving the younger players a head start on next season. It's all about gathering the information needed to build a solid plan for the off season before spring training begins.