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Brady House took a step forward in 2026 for the Nationals but the best is yet to come

In the next edition of my player grading series, I wanted to talk about a player I have been thinking about quite a bit these past couple of days. Brady House did not have a full scale breakout in 2026…

By Sam Sallick · Federal Baseball

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 3:10 PM

Key Things to Know

Sam Sallick argues Brady House took a step forward in 2026 and expects further improvement in 2027.
House hit .247 with a .710 OPS and 10 home runs for the Washington Nationals in 2026.
The third baseman excelled against left-handed pitching, batting .350 with a .975 OPS.

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Sam Sallick evaluates Washington Nationals third baseman Brady House's 2026 campaign, giving the 23-year-old a "C+" grade for a solid step forward. House hit .247 with a .710 OPS and 10 home runs across the season, bouncing back from a midseason demotion to Triple-A Rochester to secure his role heading into 2027.

While House excelled against left-handed pitchers with a .350 average and .975 OPS, Sallick notes he struggled against righties and posted -4 outs above average defensively. However, improved plate discipline, strong underlying batted-ball metrics, and a solid second-half performance indicate higher potential for future seasons.

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Brady House took a step forward in 2026 for the Nationals but the best is yet to come

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