LSU commit Washington named National Underclass Player of the Year

By Hunt Palmer

Malachi Washington is the National Underclass Player of the Year according to Perfect Game.

The junior at Parkview High School in Stone Mountain, Georgia, hit .538 AVG with 15 HR and 59 RBI in 2025.

Just simply so good.

2026 OF Malachi Washington shows off the explosive bat speed in the well-balanced RH cut.

Drives this in a hurry off the CF wall for the 2B.

Truly outlandish spring for the ‘24 Future Gamer and @LSUbaseball commit.@PrepBaseballGA@ShooterHunt#GAHS25 pic.twitter.com/JJwCJoIDpL

— Ian Smith (@IanSmittyGA) May 8, 2025

Defensively, Washington (6-foot-1, 185 pounds) plays all over the diamond. His athleticism allows him to track balls down in the outfield and make plays on the infield dirt. He also pitches.

Entering his senior season, Washington is considered an elite prospect for the 2026 MLB Draft.

Washington committed to LSU in December 2024.

 

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