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CJ Abrams Bridges Language and Team | Washington Nationals News
CJ Abrams isn’t just the Nationals’ shortstop—he’s the team’s secret weapon in the clubhouse, fluent in both English and Spanish, turning language into a bridge for unity. He mastered Spanish in high school and sharpened it while rooming with a Panamanian teammate on the Padres, proving immersion is the fastest path to fluency. Now, with four of six infielders speaking Spanish at home, Abrams connects with teammates like Luis García Jr. and even new arrivals like Chaparro and Vivas, making them feel included and understood. Manager Blake Butera relies on Abrams to foster chemistry, and even…
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