Yohandy Morales

Yohandy Morales is a right-handed infielder for the Washington Nationals who made his Major League debut on September 1, 2026. The Miami native attended G. Holmes Braddock High School before playing college baseball at the University of Miami. Morales was selected by Washington in the second round of the 2023 MLB Draft with the 40th overall pick, after establishing himself as one of the premier power hitters in college baseball.

Morales is listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 225 pounds, and his primary professional roles have included first base and third base. His college career brought Freshman All-America recognition in 2021, All-ACC honors, and additional national recognition during his junior season. As a hitter, he is known for aggressive intent, quick hands, the ability to barrel pitches across the strike zone, and power to all fields. Washington’s scouting staff highlighted the impact of his bat when selecting him in 2023.