"According to his MaxPreps profile, which only shows his Senior-year statistics, he proves why he was highly touted. He batted .467, with 49 hits, 24 walks, 46 RBI, 11 doubles, and 18 home runs--he didn't strike out his senior year, and his on-base plus slugging (OPS) was 1.671. Of course, high school numbers are higher than professional numbers, but he is a pure hitter with great power and gets on base."
"I think the shortstop position is one of the hardest positions to play on the field, but Dickerson seems to know what it takes to be a great hitter and fielder. You don't get drafted in the second round and get a $3.8 million signing bonus if the team doesn't see greatness in you. According to his milb.com profile, his signing bonus was the largest after the first round in the signing bonus pool era, which began in 2012."
Luke Dickerson is a 20-year-old shortstop prospect with an MLB ETA of 2028. He was selected in the second round of the 2024 MLB Draft and ranked among the top 50 prospects in his draft class. His senior-year statistics include a .467 batting average, 49 hits, 24 walks, 46 RBI, 11 doubles, 18 home runs, a 1.671 OPS, no strikeouts, and a 27-for-27 stolen-base season. The Nationals signed him for a $3.8 million bonus, the largest after the first round since 2012. His 18 home runs tied New Jersey's single-season record held by Mike Trout. The Nationals must weigh options about C.J. Abrams' contract, potential trades, and whether to retain Dickerson unless contending by late May.
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