Wood, House headline Nats' Organization All-Stars
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Washington Nationals.
Jordy Barley named Nationals Minor League Baserunner of the Year
FREDERICKSBURG, VA – The Washington Nationals announced on Tuesday that FredNats infielder Jordy Barley has been named the organization’s 2021 Minor League Baserunner of the Year. Barley, 21, was acquired by the Nationals on July 30 in a trade that sent right-handed pitcher Daniel Hudson to the San Diego Padres.
FredNats Sweep Doubleheader on Fan Appreciation Night
FREDERICKSBURG, VA - The Fredericksburg Nationals swept the Lynchburg Hillcats in a doubleheader on Saturday night, thrilling a sellout crowd of 5019 fans with a 4-2 win in game one and a walk-off 4-3 win in game two. In the first game, Jackson Rutledge impressed with 4.1 innings of one-run
FredNats Break Attendance Record in 5-2 Win
FREDERICKSBURG, VA - In front of a FredNats Ballpark record 5196 fans, the Fredericksburg Nationals defeated the Lynchburg Hillcats by a score of 5-2 on Friday night. The FredNats scored four runs on five singles in the first inning, giving starter Matt Merrill enough run support to keep the Hillcats
FredNats Squander Early Lead in 9-7 Loss
SALISBURY, MD - The Fredericksburg Nationals led 5-0 in the early innings of their Saturday night game against Delmarva, but fell 9-7 after some timely two-out hitting from the Shorebirds. Colton Cowser's three-run double highlighted a four-hit night for the 2021 first rounder, and gave the Shorebirds a lead they
Barley Laps Shorebirds, Leads FredNats to 5-3 Win
SALISBURY, MD - A "little league" grand slam from Jordy Barley provided all the offense the Fredericksburg Nationals needed on Wednesday night in a 5-3 win over the Delmarva Shorebirds. With the bases loaded in the third, Barley hit a two-run double off Shane Davis and circled the bases on
Rehabbing Read Homers in 10-5 Loss
SALEM, VA - The Fredericksburg Nationals lost their fourth straight game on Friday night, falling 10-5 to the Salem Red Sox despite a game-tying three-run homer from rehabbing catcher Raudy Read. The Red Sox scored four runs in the first, causing an early exit for starter Karlo Seijas. It was
FredNats Drop Seventh Straight in Loss to Mudcats
FREDERICKSBURG, VA - The Fredericksburg Nationals returned to FredNats Ballpark looking for a hometown boost on Tuesday night, but lost their seventh game in a row by a score of 11-2 to the Carolina Mudcats. Jordy Barley began the FredNats' night with a leadoff homer, but couldn't do much else
Control Issues Cost FredNats in Extra-Inning Loss
FREDERICKSBURG, VA - A 2-2 tie ballgame heading to the tenth inning quickly spiraled out of control on Wednesday night, as the Fredericksburg Nationals lost 9-4 to the Salem Red Sox. Salem scored seven runs on only two hits in the top of the tenth, benefitting from six Fredericksburg walks
Martina Slams FredNats to First Home Series Win
FREDERICKSBURG, VA - The Fredericksburg Nationals secured their first home series victory on Sunday night, drubbing the Delmarva Shorebirds 16-7 on the strength of a five-hit, five-RBI night from Junior Martina. Martina's grand slam capped a six-run second inning, and his 5-for-6 performance at the plate marked the first five-hit
Giants' Bart headlines Players of the Week
Joey Bart is back to full heatlh, and as of late, he's also back to full production. The Giants' top prospect was named California League Offensive Player of the Week for July 22-28 after going 8-for-21 (.381) with three homers, a double and six runs scored over five games for
Prospect Roundup: Games of July 4
Theme of the dayGo Midwest, young man (or bird): The Class A Midwest League was the place to see some of the Minors' best performances, both in the traditional and wacky senses. Padres No. 2 prospectMacKenzie Gore turned in his best start as a pro with six scoreless innings for