Whose House? Brady’s House!!

[nobleisthyname]

Ranked 4th on Fangraphs 2025 prospect list for the Nationals. Thinks he'll have too much chase to be a consistent contributor on offense but that his defense is plus and help provide a floor for him.

House was viewed as a potential first round prospect when he was just a high school sophomore, in part because he was a bit old for his graduating class and his physicality started to mature ahead of his peers. He was drafted 11th overall in 2021, and aside from a stretch when his production dipped due to the fallout from a back injury, he posted a 130 wRC+ or better at every level until 2024, when an over-aggressive approach started to catch up with him.

House’s numbers have rebounded in 2025, though he still has some clear issues that could be barriers to consistent success on offense, chiefly his tendency to chase offspeed stuff. He swings over top of many secondary pitches, all kinds of which are playing like plus offerings against him in terms of miss and chase. It’s likely that House will be a streaky hitter because of this particular issue, and what will likely dictate his role and impact will be whether or not he’s getting to power despite high strikeout totals. He has plus power and destroys mistakes, the way his body rotates about his hips is rare, and his best swings have huge finish. House’s hard-hit rate has been comfortably plus (especially for his age) the last several years he’s been healthy, and has taken a step forward this season. I’m bearish relative to his xSLG and xwOBA because I think big league pitchers will do a better job attacking his weaknesses than he experienced in the minors (he’s been up for a couple weeks as of list publication), but this is the kind of hitter who’ll see enough hanging breaking balls throughout a season to have 20 or so home runs if given enough playing time.

House is also one hell of a defender. His range, footwork, and arm strength are all plus. He makes a lot of tough plays look easy and uncorks some incredible throws from deep in the corner at third. This aspect of House’s game will be slump-proof, but will he hit enough to be a consistent and reliable offensive player? He’s a 45+ FV type, generally a good player and streaky power hitter who’ll make an impact on defense most often. He’s a little too volatile to forecast him as a top 15 third baseman on a regular basis, but he’s a nice part of a talented young team.

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/washington-nationals-top-39-prospects/

[JCA-CrystalCity]

The range was impressive in the games I went to this weekend. Very good into the SS hole, ok to the line. I was on the ball at him in the 1st on the Saturday start when muffled it. Was set to boast on him to the Sox fans surrounding me.

[imref]

Finally got his first dinger!

[JCA-CrystalCity]

And his second

[Slateman]

Twofer

[tomterp]

He's looking like a real player so far.

[GataNats]

Going to be a superstar.  That power is unreal.  Great defensively.   This is the guy we sign right now.   Not like Ruiz

[IdahoNat]

The next season of Fallout will be in New Vegas. So we may get to see Mr. House!

[JCA-CrystalCity]

not the best 2nd half:

85 PA, .232 / .235 / .268, 1 BB, 25 K, 0 HR.

does he need a reset in Rochester?  I think it's probably too late for him to get many ABs were he sent down.

[imref]

not the best 2nd half:

85 PA, .232 / .235 / .268, 1 BB, 25 K, 0 HR.

does he need a reset in Rochester?  I think it's probably too late for him to get many ABs were he sent down.

he was pretty good yesterday (3-4, 2B). Give him time.

[welch]

House will learn to hit major league pitching. Just start him every game, especially as that puts DeJong at 2B and Garcia on the bench.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

House will learn to hit major league pitching. Just start him every game, especially as that puts DeJong at 2B and Garcia on the bench.

I think the right move at this point is to let him work through the slump. Not enough time to benefit from AAA. As Imref says, he's coming off a good game.  Let's see if he can start rolling

[JCA-CrystalCity]

I posted #33 more or less because his slump wasn't talked about much here

[IanRubbish]

Really want him to succeed and be here for awhile, but massive disappointment so far, even for a rookie.  It would be one thing if he was learning and figuring things out with a .650 OPS or so.  But his average launch angle is a pathetic 5.8, along with a 2% BB rate and 55% first pitch swing rate.  Now in fairness all three metrics line up with a Darnell Coles approach, so there's hope a new hitting coach will address this, but more disappointed in House so far than Lile, Crews, or Hassell.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

In case you wonder why FG was kind of down on House, there's this from today's Longehagen chat:

Farhandrew Zaidman: Is there a player archetype you’re generally out on? 2 pitch relievers with no command, corner types with low OBP and bad defense, R/R 1B, wet noodle CF bats, etc?

2:40    
Eric A Longenhagen: Chase-prone 3B/1B guy

2:40    
Eric A Longenhagen: righty hitting especial

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/eric-longenhagen-prospects-chat-1-23-06/

[welch]

This is his year to make or break, if the new kid from the Rangers is meant to be a 3B.

[Slateman]

This is his year to make or break, if the new kid from the Rangers is meant to be a 3B.

Fein won't be in the big leagues for 2-4 years, if he makes it at all. House has plenty of time.

[Section214]

This is his year to make or break, if the new kid from the Rangers is meant to be a 3B.

House is still 22 years old by the way