Potomac Nationals

Potomac Nationals Founded in 1978 Woodbridge, Virginia
Team Logo Cap Insignia
Class-level
A
Minor league affiliations
Carolina League Northern Division
Major league affiliations
Washington Nationals (2005–Present) Cincinnati Reds (2003–2004) St. Louis Cardinals (1997–2002) Chicago White Sox (1994–1996) New York Yankees (1987–1993) Pittsburgh Pirates (1981–1986) Seattle Mariners (1979)
Name
Potomac Nationals (2005–Present) Potomac Cannons (1999–2004) Prince William Cannons (1989–1998) Prince William Yankees (1987–1988) Prince William Pirates (1984–1986) Alexandria Mariners (1979) Alexandria Dukes (1978, 1980–1983)
Ballpark
G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium Municipal Stadium at Four Mile Run Park
Minor league titles
League titles	1982, 1989, 2008, 2010
Division titles	1982, 1989, 1991, 1995, 2004, 2008, 2010
Owner(s)/Operated by: Art Silber
Manager: Gary Cathcart
General Manager: Josh Olerud

The Potomac Nationals are a Minor League Baseball team located in Woodbridge, Virginia. The Nationals play in the Class A Advanced Carolina League, and are an affiliate of the Washington Nationals.

History

The team began play in 1978 as the Alexandria Dukes. The Dukes moved from Alexandria, Virginia, for the 1984 season and were renamed the Prince William Pirates. Since then, the team has been named the Prince William Yankees, Prince William Cannons, Potomac Cannons, and now the Potomac Nationals.

The team has been affiliated with the Seattle Mariners, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, and now the Washington Nationals. Since moving to Woodbridge, the franchise has played all its home games at G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium, with an announced seating capacity of 6,000 people.[1]

Notable alumni of the Dukes/Mariners/Pirates/Yankees/Cannons/Nationals include:

Rick Ankiel, Magglio Ordóñez, Barry Bonds, Bobby Bonilla, Bernie Williams, Andy Pettitte, Albert Pujols, Coco Crisp, Braden Looper, Brad Ausmus, Jorge Posada, Kevin Maas, Hensley Meulens, Gerald Williams, Edwin Encarnacion, Jack Wilson, Dimitri Young, Dan Haren, Carmen Cali, John Smiley, Scott Kamieniecki, José Lind, Jeff King, Félix Fermín, Mike Cameron, Sterling Hitchcock, Joey Votto, John Lannan, Justin Maxwell, Josh Whitesell, Danny Espinosa, and Ross Detwiler.

Roster

Potomac Nationals roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 34 Evan Bronson 41 Mitchell Clegg 43 Paul Demny 35 Marcos Frias 14 Trevor Holder 31 Neil Holland 45 Hector Nelo 39 Adam Olbrychowski 26 Daniel Rosenbaum 40 Cameron Selik 17 Josh Smoker -- Sammy Solis 15 Joe Testa 30 Rob Wort		Catchers 36 Sandy Leon 13 Brian Peacock Infielders 23 Justin Bloxom  8 Justino Cuevas 11 Cutter Dykstra  7 Rick Hague 24 Jeff Kobernus 12 Jose Lozada  4 Francisco Soriano 18 Steven Souza -- Zach Walters Outfielders  5 J. R. Higley 21 Destin Hood  3 Eury Perez  9 J. P. Ramirez		Manager -- Brian Rupp Coaches -- Marlon Anderson (hitting) -- Chris Michalak (pitching) 7-day disabled list * On Washington Nationals 40-man roster ∞ Reserve list § Suspended list ‡ Restricted list # Rehab assignment Roster updated December 19, 2011 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Washington Nationals minor league players

External links

• Potomac Nationals Official Site