Seaver King, the Washington Nationals’ first-round selection and No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, delivered a breakout 2026 season with the Rochester Red Wings. The versatile shortstop combined offensive production, speed and defensive ability to earn the Nationals’ 2026 Minor League Hitter of the Year award and help Rochester win the International League Championship.
Seaver King’s Path Through the Nationals’ Farm System
Seaver King began his professional career with the Fredericksburg Nationals in 2024, hitting .295 with a .367 on-base percentage over 20 games. His first full minor league season proved more challenging. Splitting 2025 between the Wilmington Blue Rocks and Harrisburg Senators, he hit .244 with an on-base percentage below .300, spending most of the season at Double-A Harrisburg.
The Nationals then sent King to the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League, where he rediscovered the swing that helped make him a first-round draft pick. He batted .359 with a .468 on-base percentage, building momentum for 2026.
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King opened 2026 back in Harrisburg and hit .336 through his first 35 games. That performance earned him a promotion to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings on May 18.
A Strong First Impression in Rochester
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