Wikipedia - Potomac Nationals
The Potomac Nationals were a Minor League Baseball team of the Carolina League. They were located in Woodbridge, Virginia, and played their home games at Northwest Federal Field at Pfitzner Stadium. After the 2019 season, the team relocated to Fredericksburg, Virginia, becoming the Fredericksburg Nationals.
History
The Alexandria Dukes moved from Alexandria, Virginia, to Woodbridge for the 1984 season and were renamed the Prince William Pirates. Subsequently, the team was named the Prince William Yankees, Prince William Cannons, Potomac Cannons, and the Potomac Nationals.
The team was affiliated with the Seattle Mariners, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, and lastly the Washington Nationals. The franchise played all its home games at Northwest Federal Field at Pfitzner Stadium, with an announced seating capacity of 6,000 people. The team mascot was Uncle Slam, a blue creature resembling Uncle Sam in hair and attire.
The Potomac Nationals have a rich history of developing talented players for the Washington Nationals and have a strong fan base in the Northern Virginia area. The team is known for their competitive spirit and dedication to the game of baseball.
With a roster filled with promising young prospects and experienced veterans, the Potomac Nationals are always a force to be reckoned with in the Carolina League. Fans can expect exciting games and thrilling moments whenever they watch the Potomac Nationals take the field.