The Washington Nationals have embraced an aggressive base stealing strategy in 2024, leading Major League Baseball with 198 stolen bases as of mid-September. Their youthful roster has thrived on the basepaths, creating opportunities even as they sacrifice some control.

However, this approach has its drawbacks, with the team also leading the league in caught stealing and facing significant base-running errors, including a bizarre seven-number double play against the New York Yankees. Despite these challenges, the Nationals have reached a historic milestone with 23 players successfully stealing bases, a feat not seen in over a century.