The Washington Nationals have an impressive group of young players emerging at the Major League level making up what they hope is the next championship core to build around. Left fielder James Wood, shortstop CJ Abrams and starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore are an excellent trio as the foundation of the team presently and moving forward. The Nationals are hoping some of the other young players they have in the organization can follow suit and start developing to become foundational pieces as well. Center fielder Jacob Young and starting pitchers Mitchell Parker and DJ Herz also contributed as rookies last year.