Jackson Kent is the Washington Nationals most underrated pitching prospect
Jackson Kent just got promoted to AAA, so I wanted to talk about the left hander who has been flying under the radar
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 16, 2025: Jackson Kent #45 of the Washington Nationals throws a pitch during the fourth inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the New York Mets at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on March 16, 2025 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images The other day it was announced that the Nationals were promoting Jackson Kent to Triple-A. With this news happening, I wanted to talk about Kent because he is a fascinating and under-discussed prospect.
You can argue that Kent is the Nats best healthy pitching prospect, though I would probably put him second behind Miguel Sime Jr. 2. 35 ERA, 32.
2% K rate, 6. 8% BB rate at Harrisburg. Arguably the Nats’ top healthy pitching prospect, and I would not be surprised he debuted this summer.
In fact, I might be surprised if he doesn’t. https://t. co/oW4SImB0XS — Andrew Flax (@ajflax) May 22, 2026 Kent had a fantastic start to the season in Double-A.
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