Collection: Washington Nationals Baseball Cards

Washington Nationals baseball cards highlight franchise icons like Ryan Zimmerman, Juan Soto, and rising stars like CJ Abrams. Soto’s rookie cards remain in high demand, even after his move to San Diego and then New York. Collectors also chase rookie cards for Abrams and autographs from Nationals prospects. Vintage Expos-era cards, such as Gary Carter and Andre Dawson, are prized by collectors as part of the Nationals' historical lineage.

The Washington Nationals, established in 2005 after the Montreal Expos relocated, quickly rose from rebuilding years to World Series champions while honoring the legacy of Montreal stars like Gary Carter, Andre Dawson, Tim Raines, and Vladimir Guerrero, who starred for the Expos from the 1970s to early 2000s. The Nationals drafted Ryan Zimmerman, the franchise’s first cornerstone in Washington, and built around stars like Bryce Harper, the 2012 Rookie of the Year and 2015 MVP, and pitcher Stephen Strasburg, whose 2010 debut was one of baseball’s most anticipated events. Under manager Davey Johnson, the Nationals won their first division title in 2012, with pitcher Max Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young winner in Washington, joining Strasburg to form one of baseball’s best rotations. Despite early postseason heartbreaks, the 2019 Nationals, managed by Dave Martinez, made a stunning run to the franchise’s first World Series title behind veterans Howie Kendrick, Anthony Rendon, Juan Soto, and Strasburg, the World Series MVP whose clutch pitching defined the postseason. Soto, one of baseball’s brightest young stars, became known for his power, plate discipline, and iconic “Soto Shuffle” during playoff heroics. Recent seasons have focused on rebuilding after trading Soto, Scherzer, and Trea Turner, with young players like CJ Abrams, Keibert Ruiz, and pitcher Josiah Gray leading the next era. Nationals Park, opened in 2008, has hosted All-Star Games and playoff drama, symbolizing baseball’s permanent return to the nation’s capital. From Montreal legends to Washington champions, the Nationals’ history blends resilience, superstar talent, and the unforgettable 2019 title run that brought long-awaited glory to Washington baseball.

Favorite Washington Nationals Baseball Legends

Ryan Zimmerman  |  Bryce Harper  |  Max Scherzer  |  Stephen Strasburg  |  Tim Raines  |  Gary Carter  |  Andre Dawson  |  Vladimir Guerrero  |  Jayson Werth  |  Pedro Martinez