Seaver King Stats & Scouting Report

AB	78
AVG	.295
OBP	.367
SLG	.385
HR	0

Full name Seaver King
Born 04/25/2003 in Athens, GA
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Wingate
Drafted in the 1st round (10th overall) by the Washington Nationals in 2024 (signed for $5,150,000).

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School: Wake Forest
Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.2
BA Grade: 55/Extreme
Tools: Hit: 50. Power: 55. Run: 70. Field: 50. Arm: 50.

King dominated the competition during his first two seasons with Division II Wingate (N.C.) and then was the talk of the scouting community during the 2023 summer season when he flashed his electric tools and hitting chops in the Cape Cod League and with USA Baseball’s Collegiate National Team. King transferred to Wake Forest for the 2024 season and proved himself in the Atlantic Coast Conference after a slightly slow start. He slashed .308/.377/.577 with 16 home runs and 11 stolen bases while playing center field, shortstop, third base and occasionally at second. A 6-foot, 195-pound righthanded hitter with a free-swinging approach and electric hands, King stands out for his pure bat speed and uncanny ability to maneuver the barrel to all areas of the zone—and beyond—with impact. He produces shocking top-end exit velocity numbers for a player of his size but often gets himself into bad counts by being overly aggressive or lacking a nuanced plan at the plate. King is a dynamic runner who exits the box quickly, consistently posts 70-grade run times from home to first and is willing to stretch line drives into the gaps into doubles. Defensively, he has a chance to play multiple premium positions, with more natural actions on the infield for now but the speed to handle center with more time and reps. He should join teammates Nick Kurtz and Chase Burns as first-round picks.

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Organization Prospect Rankings

BA Grade/Risk: 55/High.

Track Record: King put together two incredible seasons with Division II Wingate (N.C.), including logging a 47-game hitting streak over the 2022-23 seasons. After impressing with USA Baseball’s Collegiate National Team, he transferred to Wake Forest for the 2024 season. He played center field, shortstop, third base and some second base for the Demon Deacons. In 2024, King joined teammates Chase Burns and Nick Kurtz as top 10 selections in the draft, going 10th overall to the Nationals for a slightly under-slot bonus of $5.15 million. He had a solid debut, helping Low-A Fredericksburg to the Carolina League championship.

Scouting Report: King’s pure bat speed and ability to maneuver the barrel to all areas of the zone allowed him to put up excellent 90th percentile exit velocity numbers in college. He has a free-swinging approach and quick hands. He came into pro ball with a tendency to be aggressive and get himself into bad counts, but he worked to be more patient in his approach during his short time with Fredericksburg. King is a plus-plus runner. He profiles well at shortstop, which is where he will likely take the most of his reps as he continues to develop. His body type is a bit boxy, so maintaining weight and adding lean muscle will be imperative for him to maintain his plus athleticism. Scouts who saw him in limited looks during his time in Fredericksburg noted that he looked tired. It will be important to see if the offseason will help reset his body to the athlete the organization expects.

The Future: Defensive versatility figures to help King get to Washington quickly. His athleticism and bat speed should make him a mainstay in the Nationals’ lineup, where his double-plus speed should mesh with Washington’s aggressive basestealing game plan.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Speed: 70 | Fielding: 50 | Arm: 50

Draft Prospects

School: Wake Forest Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.2
BA Grade: 55/Extreme
Tools: Hit: 50. Power: 55. Run: 70. Field: 50. Arm: 50.

King dominated the competition during his first two seasons with Division II Wingate (N.C.) and then was the talk of the scouting community during the 2023 summer season when he flashed his electric tools and hitting chops in the Cape Cod League and with USA Baseball’s Collegiate National Team. King transferred to Wake Forest for the 2024 season and proved himself in the Atlantic Coast Conference after a slightly slow start. He slashed .308/.377/.577 with 16 home runs and 11 stolen bases while playing center field, shortstop, third base and occasionally at second. A 6-foot, 195-pound righthanded hitter with a free-swinging approach and electric hands, King stands out for his pure bat speed and uncanny ability to maneuver the barrel to all areas of the zone—and beyond—with impact. He produces shocking top-end exit velocity numbers for a player of his size but often gets himself into bad counts by being overly aggressive or lacking a nuanced plan at the plate. King is a dynamic runner who exits the box quickly, consistently posts 70-grade run times from home to first and is willing to stretch line drives into the gaps into doubles. Defensively, he has a chance to play multiple premium positions, with more natural actions on the infield for now but the speed to handle center with more time and reps. He should join teammates Nick Kurtz and Chase Burns as first-round picks.