Washington, a University of Florida signee, ranked as the 29th available player in the nation, according to Baseball America. He was the No. 2 player in Florida behind Bobby Borchering, who went 16th to Arizona.
The Rays have experience taking Buchholz players in the early rounds. Andrew Miller was a third-round pick in 2003 by Tampa Bay. He didn't sign, went to the University of North Carolina and is now with the Florida Marlins.
According to BA's report, Washington has been recovering from rotator cuff surgery and "some scouts say his arm is below the 20 at the bottom of the 20-80 scouting scale." He has major speed -- 6.2 seconds in the 60-yard dash -- and profiles more as an outfielder. Despite his arm, he was projected as a possible supplemental first-rounder. The magazine says his offensive potential and arm have been compared to Johnny Damon.
UPDATE: MLB listed Washington as a second baseman, but he's an outfielder.
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