Strasburg ready to take the mound for Nationals

Stephen Strasburg will make his major league debut with the Washington Nationals tomorrow night.

After blowing through the minor leagues in just two months, the No. 1 draft pick will get to face the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park at 8 p.m.

Normally, high draft choices in baseball don't receive the same hype as they do in football, but in Strasburg's case the hype seems to be somewhat warranted. The talented young pitcher appears to have all the tools to become a major star. However, it is important to keep in mind that talent alone doesn't always translate into results in sports or anything else.

I recently heard a commentator say that Strasburg might become the best player ever, which, of course, is s ridiculous statement. Strasburg will have to prove he has the mental and emotional skills to go along with his blazing fastball if he's going to become a longtime star.