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Drew Millas is a 28-year-old switch-hitting catcher who has been part of the Washington Nationals organization since 2021. Originally drafted by the Oakland A’s in 2019, he was traded to Washington mid-season in 2021 along with Seth Shuman in exchange for Yan Gomes and Josh Harrison. Over the past three seasons (2023–2025), Millas has split his time between the Rochester Red Wings and the Nationals.
Millas was enjoying his best offensive season last year before fracturing a finger against the Yankees in late August, forcing him onto the 60-day injured list. Before the injury, he posted his best offensive numbers in a Nationals uniform, hitting .306 with a .356 on-base percentage and an impressive .807 OPS. His offensive progress was particularly encouraging given that Millas has long been recognized for his strong defensive skills.
Defensively, Millas is highly regarded for his ability to block pitches in the dirt, frame pitches effectively, manage games with pitchers, and throw out runners. I once saw him pick off a runner at second base from his knees in Rochester. Behind the plate, he owns an excellent .988 fielding percentage and has thrown out base stealers at a 29% rate in his minor league career and 25% in the majors.
In the minors, Millas has accumulated over 1,300 at-bats, most of them at the Triple-A level. He is a disciplined switch-hitter with excellent bat-to-ball skills and strong command of the strike zone. His 17% strikeout rate and 12% walk rate create a solid -5% differential. Although not known for his home run power, Millas has recorded 63 career doubles and 12 triples, showing his ability to drive the ball into the gaps and take advantage of his above-average speed. In the minors, he has stolen 47 bases while being caught only 10 times—an 82% success rate—and he’s a perfect 6-for-6 in stolen bases in the majors. His baserunning ability is exceptional for a catcher. His career hitting line in the minors sits at .267/.358/.759, while in the majors, through 134 at-bats, he’s hitting a similar .276/.340/.736.
After watching Drew Millas play for Rochester over the last three years, it’s clear he brings a balanced skill set to the catcher position. His defense remains elite, his offensive game continues to improve, and his baserunning ability is well above average for his position. Just as importantly, he has earned the respect of his pitchers. This spring should be fascinating as the Nationals’ catching competition heats up. The trio of Keibert Ruiz, Harry Ford, and Drew Millas could provide Washington with one of the strongest catching groups in baseball moving forward.