Emporia Nationals
| Emporia Nationals | |
|---|---|
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| Minor league affiliations | |
| Class | Class D (1948–1951) |
| League | Virginia League (1948–1951) |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Team | Washington Senators (1948–1950) |
| Minor league titles | |
| League titles (1) | 1950 |
| Conference titles (1) | 1950 |
| Wild card berths (1) | 1949 |
| Team data | |
| Name | Emporia Nationals (1948–1950) Emporia Rebels (1951) |
| Ballpark | Slagle 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.