The team played only 10 games , and he would n't have been noticed by scouts if his coach had n't helped him find a spot on an American Legion team , Washington said .
He was a catcher in high school at John McDonogh .
The team played only 10 games , and catcher would n't have been noticed by scouts if catcher 's coach had n't helped him find a spot on an American Legion team , Washington said .
He was a catcher in high school at John McDonogh .