The Washington Nationals selected Hacopian with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, bringing a DMV native and lifelong Nationals fan into the organization.
In an exclusive interview with The Nats Report, Hacopian discusses his path through Maryland and Texas A&M, the emotions of draft night, what it meant to hear his name called by his hometown team, and what he hopes to accomplish as he begins his professional baseball career.
The conversation offers a closer look at one of the most important new additions to the Nationals’ farm system—and the person behind the prospect profile.
— The Nats Report