United StatesCJ Abrams, the Washington Nationals' shortstop, set a franchise record by hitting his 26th home run of the 2026 season during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This achievement marks the highest number of home runs by a shortstop in Nationals' history, surpassing the previous record held by Ian Desmond in 2012. Abrams, who was selected in the 2019 MLB Draft, has hit 27 home runs in 102 games this season, ranking fifth in the National League. Alongside teammate James Wood, who leads the team with 29 home runs, they form one of the top young hitting duos in Major League Baseball. The duo also achieved a rare feat by recording over 25 home runs and 15 stolen bases in their first 105 games of the season, making them the first such pairing under the age of 25 to do so.
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