Close to home: Nats players born in the DMV

Imagine signing with a Major League organization, and it's only a short drive away from where you grew up. That has been the case for a handful of Nationals players who were born in the DMV. Take a look at those from Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia who went on to wear a Nats jersey, as well as notables who lived in the area before going pro.

Washington

INF Emmanuel Burriss
Birthplace: Washington
High School: Woodrow Wilson HS in Washington, D.C.

Burriss appeared in five games for the Nationals in 2015. He also played for their Triple-A affiliate in ‘14, ‘15 and ‘17.

Maryland

OF James Wood
Birthplace: Rockville, Md.
High School: St. John's College HS in Chevy Chase and IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.

Wood, a centerpiece of the Nationals’ future, is playing close to home. He grew up in Olney, Md., and was drafted out of high school by the Padres in 2021. A year later, Wood was traded to his hometown team and made his debut in ‘24.

INF Trey Lipscomb
Birthplace: Frederick, Md.
High School: Urbana High School in Ijamsville, Md.
College: University of Tennessee

The Nationals selected Lipscomb in the third round of the 2022 Draft. Following a standout 2024 Major League camp, he made his debut on March 30 of that year. Lipscomb has played every infield position in the Minors and Majors.

OF Justin Maxwell
Birthplace: Olney, Md.
High School: Sherwood HS in Sandy Spring, Md.
College: University of Maryland

A Nationals fourth-round Draft pick in 2005, Maxwell played 122 games for Washington across three seasons (‘07, ‘09, ‘10). Over that time, he slashed .201/.319/.379.

Virginia

LHP Bill Bray
Birthplace: Virginia Beach, Va.
High School: Ocean Lakes HS in Virginia Beach, Va.
College: College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va.

Bray was selected by the Expos in the 13th round of the 2004 Major League Draft. He appeared in 19 games out of the Nats’ bullpen in ‘06 and posted a 3.91 ERA.

RHP Daniel Hudson
Birthplace: Lynchburg, Va.
High School: Princess Anne HS in Virginia Beach, Va.
College: Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va.

The 2019 World Series champion closer pitched parts of three seasons with the Nationals (2019-21). He was 10-3 with a 2.99 ERA and 16 saves in 78 1/3 innings.

RHP Mat Latos
Birthplace: Alexandria, Va.

Latos, who moved from Virginia to Florida growing up, pitched in six games (one start) for Washington in 2016. He went 1-1 with a 6.52 ERA.

DMV notables

INF Brandon Snyder
High school: Westfield HS in Chantilly, Va.

Snyder grew up in Centreville, Va., and he was drafted by the Orioles with the 13th overall pick in 2005. Eleven years later, he became a part of his hometown organization when he signed with the Nationals in ‘16 (and again in ‘19 and ‘20). Snyder retired after playing the 2021 season in Triple-A and became a bullpen catcher with the Nats.

INF Ryan Zimmerman
High School: Kellam HS in Virginia Beach, Va.
College: University of Virginia

Born in North Carolina before moving to Virginia, "Mr. National" made his mark on and off the field in the D.C. community. The Nats' first Draft pick in 2005, he played 1,799 regular-season games with Washington and is the all-time franchise leader in multiple categories. Following his retirement after the 2021 season, he became the first player to have his number retired at Nationals Park. Zimmerman remains a mainstay around the team. He became involved in the television broadcast and co-hosts the 11th Inning podcast.