With the first pick of the RWBL First year player draft, to nobody’s suprise, the Washington Nationals selected college righthander Stephen Strasburg.  Strasburg projects as the Nationals #1 starter by 2010, and the scouts feel he will soon become one of the best pitchers in the National League.
Rounding out the top 5-
With the 2nd pick, Seattle Mariners selected OF Dustin Ackley, an elite level hitting prospect who is nearly major league ready. With picks 3 and 4, the Padres and Pirates both went with high ceiling starting pitchers.  For the Padres, it was Luis Barbosa, a power pitcher with huge upside and limited endurance.  For the Pirates, it was Dave Sorensen. Like Barbosa, Sorensen also has limited stamina and may project as an elite level 2 inning closer. Rounding out the top 5, the Orioles selected high school catcher Jose Martinez.  Martinez is several years away from the bigs, but scouts drool over his raw power and contact skills.
