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CJ Abrams’ 2025 campaign solidified his place as one of baseball’s most dynamic young shortstops — and one of the most electric leadoff hitters in the National League. Even while missing early-season time with a right hip flexor strain, Abrams delivered a season bursting with athleticism, consistency, and elite efficiency on the bases.
A Model of Speed and Precision
With 31 stolen bases — tied for ninth-most in the National League — Abrams stole more than 30 for a third consecutive season. His success rate was staggering: a league-leading 91.2% (fifth-best in MLB), as he was caught stealing only three times all year. Between May 7 and July 29, he swiped 17 consecutive bases without being caught, a streak tied for the fifth-longest in the majors according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
On June 18 against the Rockies, Abrams notched his 100th career stolen base, a milestone made almost entirely with Washington — 115 of his 116 career steals have come in a Nationals uniform.
A First-Half Surge Worthy of All-Star Status
Before the All-Star break, Abrams made a serious push for what would have been his second consecutive National League All-Star nod. In 82 games, he hit .287/.353/.483 with 20 doubles, four triples, 12 home runs, 33 RBI, 20 steals, and 61 runs scored. Among NL shortstops, he ranked second in OPS (.836) and slugging (.483), and third in extra-base hits (36). His five leadoff home runs also tied for the third-most in the league, a testament to his ability to set the game’s tone from pitch one.
During a torrid stretch from June 10 to July 19, Abrams reached another level: slashing .328/.386/.542 over 32 games with nine doubles, two triples, five home runs, and nine steals. He added 16 RBI, 11 walks, and crossed the plate 27 times during that span.
Clutch Moments and Record Notes
Consistency came in waves of streaks. From April 25 through May 11, Abrams reached base in 16 straight games, matching his career high, and hit safely in 10 of them. It marked his second career double-digit hitting streak, following a 13-game run in June 2024.
On May 31 in Arizona, Abrams was hit by a pitch three times — a new Nationals record (2005–present) and one that tied a longstanding MLB mark. He finished 2025 with 14 HBPs, tenth-most in the National League. And when the moment demanded it, he delivered big: his third career walk-off hit came on August 6 against Oakland, a ninth-inning RBI single that electrified Nats Park.
Finishing Strong and Cementing a Core Role
CJ Abrams wrapped the season ranking among NL shortstops in nearly every key offensive category: tied for first in doubles (35), tied for third in triples (5) and stolen bases (31), and fifth in both slugging (.433) and OPS (.748).
Across all players in the National League, he also landed tied for seventh in doubles and tied for ninth in stolen bases — elite company for a 24-year-old still refining his game. With runners in scoring position, Abrams drove in 37 runs while batting .246 (28-for-114), and his final home run of the year came on September 26 against the White Sox’s Gómez, bringing his career total to 59.
Even with the early-season IL stint behind him, Abrams etched 2025 as a defining year — one that showcased growth, control, and star-level impact. For a Nationals squad looking to reshape its identity around speed and aggressiveness, CJ Abrams continues to be its tone-setter, the table-setter, and the spark at the top of the lineup.