WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Washington Nationals' top draft pick, Dylan Crews, is making a strong impression in spring training in the two games that have already been played. In Sunday's 11-6 victory over the New York Mets, Crews tripled, walked twice, scored two runs, and stole a base. This performance follows a 1-for-2 outing in the Nationals' opening game against the Houston Astros. The 22-year-old outfielder, who debuted late last season, is projected to be the starting right fielder this year.

Crews played 31 games for the Nationals after his August 26th debut, hitting .218 with five doubles, a triple, three home runs, eight RBIs, and 12 stolen bases. He views last season as a learning experience, focused on establishing routines and acclimating to the major league environment. "Last year was kind of like a year where I was trying to figure out routines and everything, just figuring out what I need to do to be a part of the team, really,” Crews told MLB.com. “But I feel like this year, I have a good feeling of what to do and how the whole thing operates. Now, it's just full go from here. I know what to expect and what I’ve got to do to be prepared for the season.”

Nationals manager Dave Martinez has confirmed Crews' role in right field and praised his work ethic and attention to detail. "Yeah, look, I told him [Dylan Crews] right now, he's the right fielder, right?" Martinez said. He highlighted Crews' dedication to improving his swing and understanding of the strike zone, noting his exceptional plate discipline from his college career.

Martinez also emphasized Crews' defensive abilities and baserunning skills, expressing excitement about his potential impact this season. "He's definitely going to help us win games. And he’s the one, the one kid that we have that pays attention to detail. I mean, day in, day out," Martinez added. He described how Crews diligently studies opposing pitchers and hitters, demonstrating a strong desire to learn and improve.

"He watches everybody's at-bat," Martinez explained. "He's really learning. He's watching all the pitchers that he faces because he knows these guys are going to be in the league, and they're going to; he's going to face him again this year." Martinez also confirmed Crews' routine and preparation for the season, stating, "He's scheduled to start in a couple of days. That's his routine, like he hasn't really.

He's worked on some things, but he's been, he's been really good. He's very routine-oriented in a good way." The team's focus for Crews, according to Martinez, is to "focus on staying in the middle of the field, hitting the ball."