He became the third position player selected in the 2010 draft to reach the majors, following Bryce Harper and Kole Calhoun.
An early bloomer at 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, Bryce Harper is what might be considered youth baseball's premier free agent.
So I say, Why not Bryce Harper?
Players who enroll at junior colleges (i.e., two-year institutions) regain eligibility after one year at that level, Bryce Harper being a notable example.
Miley was edged out by Bryce Harper for the National League Rookie of the Year in 2012.
On June 7, 2010 the Nationals selected Bryce Harper of Southern Nevada.
But, sorry, Bryce Harper.
In 2012 he published the first book on Bryce Harper shortly after the player made his rookie debut with the Washington Nationals.
He struck out 35 batters before walking Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals on April 23.
Cons: There's no guarantee that Bryce Harper will be with the big-league team come opening day, so would baseball commit to Washington on just a hunch?