Ian Draper is flashing real freshman pop for Washington
In the 2026 season, Washington INF Ian Draper has already shown he can be a spark plug, featuring in nine games with five starts while splitting time at second base, third base and DH; he hit .389 after a 3-for-5, five-RBI outburst against San Diego State and was also sitting at .364 in early season notes. What makes him interesting is the versatility and immediate run-producing upside for a freshman, plus the kind of early trust that usually means a coach likes the bat and the competitive edge—not just the box score.
