Abrams Evolving as Leader of New MLB Nationals’ Kiddie Corps Roster
As of April 15, Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams had a batting average of .367, 19 RBIs, and 22 hits in 17 games this season.
CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals celebrates his solo home run with teammates during the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 14, 2026. Joe Sargent/Getty Images
What Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams says and does is important to the ballclub in more ways than one.
Win, lose, or not in manager Blake Butera’s lineup, how Abrams performs on the field or what he may say to the media resonates with his teammates.
Donald Laible
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Don has covered pro baseball for several decades, beginning in the minor leagues as a radio broadcaster in the NY Mets organization. His Ice Chips & Diamond Dust blog ran from 2012-2020 at uticaod.com. His baseball passion surrounds anything concerning the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and writing features on the players and staff of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Don currently resides in southwest Florida.
