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Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 45 | Speed: 55 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 40 The Nationals scored a pair of seven-figure signings in this year’s international class in infielder Brayan Cortesia ($1.92 million) and catcher Daniel Hernandez ($1.1 million), both out of Venezuela. German, by comparison, went much more under the radar when he signed for $400,000 out of the Dominican Republic. But the switch-hitting middle infielder burst out of the gate as one of the Dominican Summer League’s best performers in 2025 and earned DSL All-Star honors for his resume quickly into his pro career.German is a switch-hitter who has shown an impressive approach from both sides in his age-17 season, regularly walking more than he’s struck out. The Nationals have subsequently used him primarily out of the DSL club’s leadoff spot, given his proclivity to get on base. German only checks in at 5-foot-10 right now, but he’s shown surprising power for his frame early on. His best slugging side is the left, with each of his first seven homers coming against righties. The pop is likelier to play in the gaps at higher levels, but this summer has been an encouraging first step in his slugging development.With above-average wheels, German has been an early threat to steal bags, and that athleticism comes in handy as he’s moved between shortstop and second base, giving him looks at two valuable up-the-middle spots. He has enough arm to make throws from deep in the hole at short and could earn more priority time there if his bat continues to hold up.
DSL All Star .283/.479/.5139 2B, 3B, 8 HR30 RBI43 BB33 SB
TalkNats reports that the now-18 year old has been brought up to spring training.
