The Nationals have agreed to a minor-league deal with corner infielder Dante Bichette Jr., per an announcement from the High Point Rockers. Bichette had been playing with the indy ball outfit, which sold his contract to the D.C. organization.
The 26-year-old Bichette has a familiar name for baseball fans of a certain age. His namesake father was a well-known slugger with the Rockies. The family name is now more notable for another player: Bo Bichette, a top Blue Jays prospect who is Dante Jr.’s brother.
Back to the Bichette at issue here, he’ll earn a return to the affiliated ranks for the first time since the 2017 campaign. A former first-round draft pick and Yankees prospect, Bichette was cut loose after three-straight tepid showings at the Double-A level. He has performed better thus far in the Atlantic League in 2019, slashing .397/.424/.529 with three home runs in 145 plate appearances.
I remember watching him with the St. Paul saints… legend
Looking at his pic, he really does look like his dad. Wow.
Can’t tell if this is serious or poking fun at the MLBTR pic but he really does!
I went to check his career numbers. Plus I’m a Jays fan and Bo’s in the system.
Sometimes genetics works…..
“he’s got it in his dunna!”
Why?! The Nationals have so many CI guys that are hitting well in the system. Why clog it up even more?
Heaven forbid the Nationals or any major league team have depth at almost no cost.
Rendon insurance.
WAS hoping some of that Bo Bichette magic has rubbed off on Dante, Jr.
those are some pretty good numbers, even for the Atlantic League
Never played AAA and will be 27 soon means this is a minor league depth move and nothing else.
I would call it more of a search fro Lightning in a bottle signing…
Surprised he is not a Giant or an Indian. Hope he does well
Not surprised as the Indians have no need for him at Akron or Columbus…
On another note how about the return on the Rainey acquisition. Just goes to show how quickly a change of scenery can turn a career around, especially for younger players
Good luck to Bichette Jr. would love to see him make it to the show
Ha, for a moment I thought the Nats had signed Dante Bichette Sr.