Key Takeaways
- • Hunter Hines, a minor league infielder/outfielder drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 10th round (No. 291 overall pick) of the 2025 MLB Draft from Mississippi State, grounded into a double play on June 17, 2026, with the ball fielded by second baseman Givian Sirvania, who threw to shortstop Avinson Pinto, who relayed to first baseman Andruw Musett.
- • The double play removed both Jorgelys Mota (out at second base) and Hines (out at first base) from the play, occurring during a Fredericksburg Nationals minor league game.
- • Hines, a 6'3", 210-pound left-handed batter and right-handed thrower, has demonstrated power at the minor league level, homering on May 28, 2026, and has been listed as active in the Washington Nationals organization as a first baseman and designated hitter.
Summary
Hunter Hines, a minor league prospect in the Washington Nationals organization, grounded into a double play on June 17, 2026, during a Fredericksburg Nationals game. The play was executed cleanly by the opposing defense, with second baseman Givian Sirvania fielding the ground ball and initiating a 6-4-3 double play (second baseman to shortstop to first baseman). The relay was completed by shortstop Avinson Pinto to first baseman Andruw Musett, resulting in outs for both Jorgelys Mota at second base and Hines at first base.
Hines, born November 2, 2002, in Jackson, Mississippi, was selected by the Washington Nationals in the 10th round of the 2025 MLB Draft (overall pick No. 291) following his collegiate career at Mississippi State University. The 6'3", 210-pound player bats left-handed and throws right-handed, and is currently listed as active in the Nationals' minor league system, where he plays first base and designated hitter. Prior to this at-bat, Hines demonstrated offensive capability, hitting a home run on May 28, 2026, during minor league action. The double play represents routine defensive execution in minor league play, though it highlights the competitive environment in which prospects continue their development within professional baseball's organizational structure.
Hines, born November 2, 2002, in Jackson, Mississippi, was selected by the Washington Nationals in the 10th round of the 2025 MLB Draft (overall pick No. 291) following his collegiate career at Mississippi State University. The 6'3", 210-pound player bats left-handed and throws right-handed, and is currently listed as active in the Nationals' minor league system, where he plays first base and designated hitter. Prior to this at-bat, Hines demonstrated offensive capability, hitting a home run on May 28, 2026, during minor league action. The double play represents routine defensive execution in minor league play, though it highlights the competitive environment in which prospects continue their development within professional baseball's organizational structure.
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