A patient Curtis Mead is finding a home in the big leagues with the Washington Nationals

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 8: Curtis Mead #45 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring a run in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on May 8, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images) | Getty Images So far this season, Curtis Mead has been the Nats most underrated hitter. The Aussie infielder has put up really impressive numbers to start the season. Mead has an .815 OPS, a 133 wRC+ and has more walks than stri