These days, we are seeing an increase in 40 home run, 40 stolen base seasons. Since the implementation of new rules in 2023, both Ronald Acuna Jr., and Shohei Ohtani have joined the exclusive club. However, before the new rules, there had not been a 40-40 season since 2006. That was when Alfonso Soriano dazzled the baseball world in his lone season in DC.
In 2006, the Washington Nationals were still in their infancy. They were in RFK Stadium, and managed by the iconic Frank Robinson. Coming off a surprising 81-81 inaugural campaign there was a lot of excitement brewing in the city.