Emporia Nationals

Emporia Nationals
Minor league affiliations
ClassClass D (1948–1951)
LeagueVirginia League (1948–1951)
Major league affiliations
TeamWashington Senators (1948–1950)
Minor league titles
League titles (1)1950
Conference titles (1)1950
Wild card berths (1)1949
Team data
NameEmporia Nationals (1948–1950)
Emporia Rebels (1951)
BallparkSlagle Stadium (1948–1951)

The Emporia Nationals were a minor league baseball team based in Emporia, Virginia. From 1948 to 1951, Emporia played as members of the Class D level Virginia League, winning the 1950 league Championship. The Emporia Nationals were a minor league affiliate of the Washington Senators (today's Minnesota Twins). The team played as the "Rebels" in 1951, with Emporia hosting minor league home games at Slagle Stadium.