Washington Nationals (2-5) at St.

Louis Cardinals (5-5)

RHP Stephen Strasburg (0-0, 0.00) | RHP Jack Flaherty (1-0, 5.23)
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 l 6:45 p.m. CT l Game #8 / Road #5
Busch Stadium | St. Louis, MO
TV: MASN 2 | Radio: 106.7 The Fan / Nationals Radio Network
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2019 World Series Champions • National League East Champions: 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012 • National League Wild Card: 2019
WHEN... NATIONALS NEWS OPPONENT
Home........................................ 1-2 WELCOME BACK! MILESTONE TRACKER ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
Road..........................................1-3 The Washington Nationals opened a three-game series against Who Category Milestone The Nationals and Cardinals will meet six times in
Day............................................ 1-4 the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night with a 5-2 win that saw Josh Bell Home Runs 100 (86) 2021 (3 in D.C., 3 in STL)...The Nationals swept the
Night.......................................... 1-1 the return of Josh Bell, Josh Harrison and Kyle Schwarber. Jon Lester Wins 200 (193) Cardinals 4-0 during the 2019 NLCS...Nationals
Dave Martinez Wins 224 (203)
Current Streak......................... W1 • Schwarber led the way, going 2-for-5 with a double and one manager Dave Martinez made his Major League
*Most managerial wins in WSH history (2005-pres).
Last 5 Games........................... 1-4 RBI...His RBI-double in the sixth inning gave the Nationals Mike Rizzo Wins 1,000 (966) debut in 1986 against St. Louis when he was with
Last 10 Games.........................2-5 the 2-1 lead. Max Scherzer Strikeouts 3,000 (2,798) Chicago (NL)...Cardinals pitching coach Mike Mad-
April..........................................2-5 • Bell reached base safely in three of five plate appearances, dux spent the 2016-17 seasons serving the same role
Vs. LHSP....................................1-3 going 1-for-3 with two walks and two runs scored. for the Nationals.
Vs. RHSP.................................. 1-2 • Brad Hand tossed a scoreless ninth inning to record his first save as a member of the Nationals. 2021 RECORD
Series Opener..........................2-1 • The Nationals and Cardinals will play five times in the next nine days...St. Louis will travel to D.C. next W-L.................................. 1-0 (0-0 in D.C., 1-0 in STL)
Series Opener at Home.........1-0 Monday-Wednesday as a part of the next homestand...Prior to that, the Nationals will face the Arizona Streak......................................................................... W1
Series Opener on Road.......... 1-1 Diamondbacks in a four-game weekend series. Aggregate Score...................Nationals 5, Cardinals 2
By Series............................. 0-2-0 ALL-TIME RECORD
By Home Series..................0-1-0 HITTERISH W-L / Nationals (2005-present)...................... 40-58
By Road Series....................0-1-0 The Washington Nationals have outhit their opponents in five of the seven games this season...Washington is W-L / Home (2005-present).............................26-25
Rubber Games........................ 0-1 2-3 in those five games...They matched Atlanta with nine hits on April 7. W-L / Nationals Park (2008-present).............20-22
Sweeps/Were Swept............. 0-1 • Washington's .279 team batting average ranks second in the National League and third in Major League W-L / Away (2005-present)..............................14-33
Scored First.............................. 1-1 Baseball behind the Los Angeles Dodgers (.284) and Boston Red Sox (.283). W-L / Franchise (Expos/Nationals)..............302-325
Opponent Scored First.......... 1-4 • Juan Soto (T5th, .375) and Ryan Zimmerman (7th, .364) rank in the top ten in the National League in 2021 GAME LOG
1-run games............................ 1-2 batting average. DATE RESULT WIN-LOSS-SAVE
1 or 2 run games......................1-3 4/12atSTL W, 5-2 Finnegan-Gant-Hand
Comeback Wins....................... 1-2 SOTO SHUFFLE 4/13atSTL
Last AB Wins............................ 1-1 Juan Soto has reached base safely in 15 of 30 plate appearances (9 H, 6 BB) so far this season...His .500 on- 4/14atSTL
Walkoff Wins...........................1-0 base percentage is tied for third in the National League while his 1.125 OPS is good for sixth. 4/19vsSTL
Led After 6..............................1-0 • He is 7-for-16 (.438) with two homers, four RBI, two walks and four runs scored over his last four games... 4/20vsSTL
Led After 7...............................1-0 He's produced multi-hit efforts in three of the four. 4/21vsSTL
Led After 8...............................1-0 • Soto clubbed his first two home runs of the 2021 season on Saturday night...It was his eighth career MIKE RIZZO
Tied After 6.............................. 1-1 multi-home run game...He hit a sixth inning solo shot off Julio Urías and a ninth inning two-run homer Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General
Tied After 8.............................1-0 off Scott Alexander. Manager Mike Rizzo enters his 13th season as the head
Behind After 6.......................0-4 of Washington’s baseball operation and his 38th season
Behind After 7..........................1-3 START ME UP in professional baseball...On Sept. 5, 2020, Rizzo agreed
Behind After 8....................... 0-3 Washington's starting rotation has allowed one earned run or fewer in four of the last five games...Starters to a multi-year contract extension...He enters the 2021
Division Games....................... 1-2 have posted a 2.77 ERA (8 ER/26.0 IP) and a .161 opponents' batting average (14-for-87) over this stretch. season as the third-longest tenured General Manager in
Vs. Other Divisions..................1-3 • The starters have combined to allow just five extra-base hits (4 2B, HR) across these five starts. Major League Baseball... Under Rizzo’s leadership, the
Vs. N.L. Teams......................... 2-5 Nationals have transformed into one of Major League
Vs. N.L. East............................. 1-2 ROLLIN' ROBLES Baseball’s perennially elite clubs, winning a World Series
Vs. N.L. Central........................1-0 Leadoff hitter Victor Robles has reached base safely in all seven games this season and has hit safely in six of in 2019, earning four National League East titles (2012,
Vs. N.L. West.......................... 0-3 the seven...He has reached safely in 11 of 30 plate appearances (.367 OBP). 2014, 2016, 2017) and one Wild Card berth (2019) in the
Hit 0 HR.................................. 0-3 last nine seasons.
Hit 1+ HR..................................2-2 FORGOT ABOUT TREA? DAVE MARTINEZ
Hit 2+ HR................................. 0-1 Trea Turner homered in back-to-back games to start the 2021 season, clubbing two-run homers on Opening Fourth-year manager Dave Martinez was named the sev-
enth field manager in Nationals history on Oct. 30, 2017...
Scored 3 or Fewer Runs....... 0-3 Day and in Game 1 one of Wednesday's doubleheader...He also doubled on Wednesday giving him three
Martinez has led the club through a steady, unwavering
Scored 4 or More Runs..........2-2 extra-base hits so far this season. approach, consistent strategy and never-ending positivity
Scored 5 or More Runs..........2-2 • Turner became the first player in Nationals history (2005-pres.) to homer in the first two games of a and support for players...That includes an improbable run
Allowed 3 or Fewer Runs.......1-3 season. to the 2019 World Series Championship...Martinez was
Allowed 4 or More Runs........ 1-2 • His Opening Day homer tied the game at 4-4, a game Washington eventually won, 6-5. awarded with a multi-year contract extension on Sept. 26,
Allowed 5 or More Runs........ 1-2 • In 2020, Turner led MLB shortstops in slugging percentage (.588), OBP (.394), average (.335), OPS 2020...A 16-year Major League outfielder, Martinez joined
More Hits than Opponent.....2-3 (.982), extra-base hits (31) and triples (T1st, 4). the Nationals after 10 seasons as a Major League coach in
Fewer Hits than Opponent... 0-1 Chicago (2015–17) and Tampa Bay (2008–14).
Committed No Errors.............2-5 TAXI SQUAD
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
Starter Goes at least 5 inn.....1-3 For this road trip, the Nationals have added these five players to their Taxi Squad:
@Feinsand - Nationals.com (April 12)
Starter Goes at least 6 inn..... 1-2 • Catcher Tres Barrera, infielder Luis García, outfielder Yadiel Hernandez, right-handed pitcher Kyle Mc-
Prior to tonight's game, Dave Martinez spoke of the
Home Whites............................ 1-1 Gowin, and outfielder Gerardo Parra.
importance of Erick Fedde getting ahead of hitters.
Road Greys............................... 1-3
IN THE COMMUNITY He's now thrown first-pitch strikes to 13 of the 15 bat-
Red Alternates......................... 0-1
WASHINGTON NATIONALS HOST FRONTLINE WORKERS ters he's faced. And he's pitching a gem.
Blue Alternates.......................0-0
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been felt in our ballpark, in our communities, and throughout
Blue Stars & Stripes...............0-0
the world. Loved ones have been lost, and lives have been forever changed. @MarkZuckerman - MASNSports.com (April 12)
White Stars & Stripes.............0-0
Final: Nats 5, Cardinals 2. The addition of three regu-
Throughout this crisis, we have seen friends, families, and neighbors exhibit bravery, dedication, and self- lars to the lineup made a difference. How about that?
WELCOME TO THE SHOW lessness for the greater good. These men and women have supported our sick, stocked our stores, and kept
NAME MLB DEBUT
@maria_torres3 - The Athletic (April 12)
OF Cody Wilson.................4/7 vs. ATL us safe. Please join us in expressing our thanks to them, and all those who have remained on the frontlines
LHP Sam Clay.....................4/7 vs. ATL throughout these difficult times. Nationals got their hitters back, received strong
performances from Erick Fedde, et al, and beat the
NATIONALS HISTORY Cardinals 5-2 for their first victory since their delayed
April 13 (5-8) season opener six days ago.
2012 – Xavier Nady hit a game-tying pinch homer in the 8th inning and Jayson Werth’s one-out bases-
loaded single up the middle rendered a Nationals’ 2-1 win in 13 innings over the Reds. Jordan Zimmermann @dougherty_jesse - Washington Post (April 12)
and five relievers combined to limit Cincinnati to just one run on five hits despite playing four extra innings. Juan Soto, meanwhile, had singles of 109.9, 108.4 and
Jayson Werth became the first big leaguer since 1963 to record a game-ending RBI in the 13th inning on 105.8 mph tonight. That was good for three of the six
Friday The 13th. Jayson’s Friday The 13th predecessor was Willie Stargell (HOF, ‘88), who tripled in Dick hardest hit balls in the game (for both teams). Casual
Schofield in the 13th inning as the Pirates bested the Giants, 5-4, on Sept. 13 at Forbes Field. Dick Schofield stuff.
is Jayson Werth’s grandfather.
@Todd_Dybas - Inside the Clubhouse (April 12)
2019 – Trailing 2-1 with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning, Adam Eaton and Howie Kendrick Nationals win. Five-game losing streak is over. They
clubbed back-to-back solo home runs against Pittsburgh reliever Richard Rodriguez to put the Nationals on are 2-5
top, 3-2. Eaton’s home run came with two strikes and on the ninth pitch of the at bat. It was Washington’s
fourth comeback win of the season.
SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE STARTERS
DATE OPP./SITE D.C. TIME D.C. TV D.C. RADIO NATIONALS STARTER OPPONENTS STARTER
Tues., April 13 at STL 7:45 p.m. MASN 2 106.7 The Fan RHP Stephen Strasburg (0-0, 0.00) RHP Jack Flaherty (1-0, 5.23)
• Stephen Strasburg (W, 7.0 IP, 7 H, R, 12 SO) and Jack Flaherty (L, 4.0 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 6 SO) faced off in Game 3 of the 2019 NLCS in which the Nationals won, 8-1.
Wed., April 14 at STL 1:15 p.m. MASN 106.7 The Fan RHP Joe Ross (0-0, 0.00) RHP Adam Wainwright (0-1, 8.22)
• Joe Ross' last outing in St. Louis came on April 30, 2016 (W, 6.0 IP, 6 H, ER, 2 BB, 4 SO) in Washington's 6-1 win.
 #37 - STEPHEN STRASBURG - RHP - 6’5” / 240 - 32 YEARS OLD REGULAR SEASON SPLITS
Tall, powerful right-handed pitcher, World Series MVP and three-time All-Star is Washington’s all-time (2005-present) 2021
leader in wins (112) and strikeouts (1,705)...Has signed two long-term contracts: May 10, 2016 (7 years with opt out) and Home.......................... 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 G / 1 GS
Dec. 10, 2019 (7 years) that will make him a National for life and cement his place in D.C. baseball history. Road........................................................................
vs. Left......................................200 / .333 / .200
AGAINST THE CARDINALS: Is 3-2 with a 2.50 ERA (14 ER/50.1 IP) in eight career starts STRIKEOUTS IN WSH HISTORY
Rk. Player Strikeouts vs. Right..................................000 / .067 / .000
against St. Louis...Has won three of his last four regular season starts against the Cardi-
1. Stephen Strasburg 1,705 GB%............................................................. 36.4%
nals (3-0, 2.19 ERA)...Last faced them on Oct. 14 in the 2019 NLCS...Earned the win after
2. Max Scherzer 1,477 FB%.............................................................. 63.6%
tossing 7.0 IP and giving up just one run on seven hits with 12 strikeouts. 3. Gio Gonzalez 1,215 March/April......................... 0-0, 0.00, 1 G / 1 GS
LAST START: Tossed 6.0 scoreless innings and allowed just one hit with eight strikeouts and two walks on April 7 4. Jordan Zimmerman 903 May..........................................................................
5. Tanner Roark 732 June.........................................................................
against Atlanta...Earned the no-decision in the Nationals 2-0 loss.
WINS IN WSH HISTORY July..........................................................................
2021 PITCH MIX: According to MLB Statcast, Strasburg throws: 4-Seam Fastball (35.3%), Curveball (30.6%), Changeup Rk. Player Wins August.....................................................................
(18.8%), Sinker (15.3 %). 1. Stephen Strasburg 112 Sept./Oct................................................................
2. Gio Gonzalez 86
SPRING TRAINING: Made four Grapefruit League starts...Struck out 12 batters in 13.1 innings pitched. 3. Max Scherzer 84
CAREER
4. Jordan Zimmerman 70 Home................ 53-30, 3.11 ERA, 126 G / 126 GS
2020: Had his 2020 season cut short due to carpal tunnel neuritis in his right hand...Was scratched from his first start 5. Tanner Roark 64 Road.................59-29, 3.25 ERA, 116 G / 116 GS
of the season, July 25 vs. New York (AL)...Returned on Aug. 9 vs. Baltimore (4.1 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, BB, 2 SO)...Took the mound vs. Left.................................... .220 / .284 / .348
STARTS IN WSH HISTORY
on Aug. 14 at Baltimore, but was removed in the first inning with discomfort in his right hand...He underwent surgery Rk. Player Starts vs. Right................................. . .225 / .275 / .356
on Aug. 26, ending his season. 1. Stephen Strasburg 242 vs. ST LOUIS CARDINALS
2. Gio Gonzalez 213 Career.........................3-2, 2.50 ERA, 8 G / 8 GS
2019: Went 18-6 with a 3.32 ERA and struck out a career-high 251 batters in 33 starts in his 10th Major League season...
3. Jordan Zimmerman 178 2021.........................................................................
He led the National League in wins (18) and innings pitched (209.0) and ranked among National League pitchers in 4. Max Scherzer 172 Career Home...............2-1, 1.99 ERA, 5 G / 5 GS
strikeouts (2nd, 251), opponents’ OPS (4th, .620), opponents’ batting average (5th, .210), strikeouts per 9.0 IP (5th, 5. Tanner Roark 141 Career Road............... 1-1, 3.38 ERA, 3 G / 3 GS
10.81), WHIP (5th, 1.04), opponents’ slugging percentage (6th, .349) and opponents’ on-base percentage (7th, .271).
SO/9.0 - MLB SINCE 2010 CAREER BESTS
2019 POSTSEASON: Became the first pitcher in Major League history to finish a Postseason with a 5-0 record...Record- Rk. Player SO/9.0 Innings................ 9.0, 2x, Last: 8/30/17 vs. MIA
ed a 1.98 ERA (8 ER/36.1 IP) and 47 strikeouts against just four walks in six Postseason games (five starts)...Opponents 1. Chris Sale 11.08 Strikeouts............................. 15, 5/27/17 vs. SDP
2. Max Scherzer 10.74 Complete Games.........2, Last: 8/30/17 vs. MIA
went 2-for-22 (.091) with 11 strikeouts and one walk with runners in scoring position during the Postseason...He made 3. Stephen Strasburg 10.59
his first career relief appearance in the Wild Card game against Milwaukee, tossing 3.0 innings of two-hit, shutout ball 4. Justin Verlander 9.50
Shutouts.......................2, Last: 8/30/17 vs. MIA
to help Washington top the Brewers, 4-3. 5. David Price 8.90 vs. CARDINALS
ERA - MLB SINCE 2010 PLAYER AB H HR RBI AVG
THAT’S OUR WORLD SERIES MVP: Went 2-0 with a 2.51 ERA (4 ER/14.1 IP) and 14 strikeouts in two World Series starts,
Arenado
enroute to being named World Series Most Valuable Player...Helped the Nationals avoid elimination in Game 6 of the Rk. Player ERA
1. Clayton Kershaw 2.31 2021 0 0 0 0 —
World Series (8.1 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 7 SO)...In doing so, he became the first pitcher since Curt Shilling (Game 5, 1993) to toss
2. Chris Sale 3.03 Career 18 5 2 3 .278
at least 8.1 innings while not surrendering more than two runs in a potential World Series elimination game. 3. Justin Verlander 3.10 Bader
FINISHED STRONG: Went 3-1 with a 1.76 ERA in his final eight starts of the 2019 season...Over his last eight starts of 4. Max Scherzer 3.15 2021 0 0 0 0 —
5. Stephen Strasburg 3.18
the regular season and into Postseason play, opponents hit .098 (6-for-61) with one double, two homers, nine RBI and Career 5 1 0 0 .200
26 strikeouts with runners in scoring position. FASTEST TO 1,500 STRIKEOUTS Carpenter
Rk. Player IP 2021 0 0 0 0 —
1,500 STRIKEOUTS: With a strikeout of Dakota Hudson in the fifth inning on May 2, 2019 vs. St. Louis, Strasburg 1. Stephen Strasburg 1,272.1
Career 18 4 0 1 .222
recorded the 1,500th strikeout of his career...In terms of innings pitched (1272.1), he became the fastest pitcher to reach 2. Chris Sale (2017) 1,290.0
Dean
1,500 career strikeouts in Major League history. 3. Kerry Wood (2010) 1,303.0
4. Pedro Martinez (1999) 1,337.0 2021 0 0 0 0 —
100 WINS: In a 9-5 victory on June 4, 2019 vs. Chicago (AL), Strasburg collected his 100th career win...According to 5. Randy Johnson (1995) 1,356.2 Career 9 1 0 0 .111
the Elias Sports Bureau, he tied Clayton Kershaw and CC Sabathia for the fourth-fewest games needed to reach 100 DeJong
wins with 219 (among active players at the time). 2021 0 0 0 0 —
Career 1 0 0 0 .000
JULY 2019: Was named National League Pitcher of the Month, the fourth monthly honor of his career and first since Sept. 2017...Began the month with Edman
a season-high 14 strikeouts in 7.1 scoreless innings on July 3 vs. Miami...Overall, he went 5-0 with a 1.14 ERA (4 ER/31.2 IP) and 44 strikeouts with just 2021 0 0 0 0 —
seven walks and no home runs in five starts...In the month of July he ranked among National League pitchers in home runs allowed per 9.0 IP (T1st, Career 2 1 0 0 .500
0.00), opp. SLG (2nd, .259), strikeouts (T3rd, 44), ERA (3rd, 1.14), strikeouts per 9.0 IP (3rd, 12.51), WHIP (4th, 0.92), strikeout-to-walk ratio (4th, 6.29) Goldschmidt
and opp. AVG (5th, .190). 2021 0 0 0 0 —
STREAKS ON STREAKS: Has put together two historic streaks, a 16-game winning streak (Sept. 15, 2015-July 15, 2016) and a 35.0 scoreless inning streak Career 23 6 0 3 .261
(Aug. 19-Sept. 17, 2017)...The 16-game winning streak is a franchise-best (WSH/MON) and trails only that of Firpo Marberry (17 G, 6/23/30-7/25/31) Hudson
for the longest by a starting pitcher in D.C.-baseball history...More recently, from Sept. 7, 2016-June 9, 2019, Strasburg allowed eight hits or fewer in 65 2021 0 0 0 0 —
straight starts, the longest streak in franchise history (MON/WSH). Career 3 0 0 0 .000
Molina
2018: Went 6-5 with a 3.20 ERA in his first 12 starts before exiting his start on June 8 with right-shoulder inflammation...Put together his strongest start 2021 0 0 0 0 —
of the season on April 10 vs. Atlanta...Tossed 8.0 innings of three-hit, shutout ball, striking out eight in Washington’s 4-1 win...At the time of the injury, he Career 11 3 0 2 .273
ranked among National League pitchers in strikeouts (4th, 93), strikeout-to-walk ratio (5th, 4.89), WHIP (7th, 1.06), opponents’ OBP (7th, .274) and wins O’Neill
(T7th, 6)...Returned from the Disabled List on July 20, but again was placed on the DL on July 22 with a cervical nerve impingement...Was reinstated on 2021 0 0 0 0 —
Aug. 22 and finished the season strong, going 4-0 with a 2.66 ERA (12 ER/40.2 IP) and 50 strikeouts in his final seven starts...The Nationals went 6-1 in Career 3 0 0 0 .000
those starts...Recorded four 10+ strikeout games in 2018.
REGULAR SEASON GAME LOGS
Date Opp. Res. W L ERA GS CG IP H R ER HR BB HB SO AVG RS #Pit NOTES
4/7 vs. ATL L, 2-0 0 0 0.00 1 1 6.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 8 .053 0 85 6.0 shutout innings
Totals W L ERA GS CG INN H R ER HR BB HB SO AVG RS #PIT
0 0 0.00 1 1 6.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 8 .053 0 85
WIN% WHIP QS SHO BFP AB H/9 2B 3B HR/9 BB/9 BK SO/9 OBP RSA #P/IP
— 0.50 1 0 21 19 1.50 0 0 0.00 3.00 0 12.00 .143 0.00 14.2
Team Rec SH SB CS PKO GIDP SO/BB SLG OPS BABIP
0-1 0 1 0 0 0 4.00 .053 .195 .091
CAREER STATISTICS
Year Team Lg W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA
2010 Washington NL 5 3 0 0 12 12 0 68.0 56 25 22 5 17 92 1.07 2.11 2.91
2011 Washington NL 1 1 0 0 5 5 0 24.0 15 5 4 0 2 24 0.71 1.24 1.50
2012 Washington NL 15 6 0 0 28 28 0 159.1 136 62 56 15 48 197 1.15 2.87 3.16
2013 Washington NL 8 9 0 0 30 30 1 183.0 136 71 61 16 56 191 1.05 3.18 3.00
2014 Washington NL 14 11 0 0 34 34 0 215.0 198 86 75 23 43 242 1.12 2.91 3.14
2015 Washington NL 11 7 0 0 23 23 0 127.1 115 56 49 14 26 155 1.11 2.84 3.46
2016 Washington NL 15 4 0 0 24 24 0 147.2 119 59 59 15 44 183 1.10 2.97 3.60
2017 Washington NL 15 4 0 0 28 28 1 175.1 131 55 49 13 47 204 1.02 2.73 2.52
2018 Washington NL 10 7 0 0 22 22 0 130.0 118 59 54 18 38 156 1.20 3.58 3.74
2019 Washington NL 18 6 0 0 33 33 0 209.0 161 79 77 24 56 251 1.04 3.21 3.32
2020 Washington NL 0 1 0 0 2 2 0 5.0 8 6 6 1 1 2 1.80 5.62 10.80
2021 Washington NL 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 6.0 1 0 0 0 2 8 0.50 1.28 0.00
Totals 112 59 0 0 242 242 2 1449.2 1194 563 512 144 380 1705 1.09 2.94 3.18
TOMORROW’S STARTER - #41 - JOE ROSS - RHP - 6’4” / 223 - 27 YEARS OLD
Year Team Lg W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA
2021 Washington NL 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 5.0 2 0 0 0 2 4 0.80 2.59 0.00
Totals 21 19 0 2 79 58 0 340.1 353 171 160 42 109 298 1.36 4.08 4.23
Year Opp. Lg W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA
2021 STL NL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — —
Totals 2 0 0 0 5 3 0 16.0 15 7 7 1 10 11 1.56 — 3.94
 BULLPEN NOTES BULLPEN MAP
#70 AVILÁN, Luis — LHP — 31 years old — Born: Caracas, VEN — Signed by Atlanta as NDFA (8/22/05) LEFT RIGHT
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA • #70 L. Avilán • #67 K. Finnegan
2021 WSH NL 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 2.0 1 1 1 1 0 3 0.50 6.38 4.50 • #49 S. Clay • #44 D. Hudson
LAST: 4/9 at LAD (Loss, 1.0 IP, H, ER, HR, 2 SO) • #52 B. Hand • #21 T. Rainey
Veteran left-hander joined the Nationals on a Minor League contract with an invite to 2021 Major League Spring Training and went on to make the team. • #51 W. Suero
• Entered 2021 with a .203/.279/.280 slash line against LHH across parts of 9 MLB seasons...Since 2018, that slash line is .172/.251/265 w/ just 2 HR to LHH. • #50 A. Voth
• In 2020, recorded a 4.32 ERA in 10 appearances with NYY...Made his NYY debut in 7/25 loss at Washington (1.0IP, ER, H, 2 SO, HR)...Released on 8/28.
• Re-signed an MilLB contract & sent to the Alternate Site on 9/2...2021 Pitch Mix: Changeup (54.8%) Sinker (22.6%) Curveball (19.4%) 4-Seamer (3.2%). VS. CARDINALS
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 0 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .143 / .143 / .571 PLAYER W L S G IP ER ERA
Avilán
#49 CLAY, Sam — LHP — 27 years old — Born: Knoxville, TN — Drafted by Minnesota (4th rd., 2014) — Georgia Tech 2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA Career 1 0 0 12 11.1 4 3.18
2021 WSH NL 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3.2 3 3 3 0 1 3 1.09 2.18 7.36 Clay
LAST: 4/10 at LAD (1.2 IP, 2 H, 3 ER, BB, SO) 2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
Signed a Major League deal with the Nationals in Nov. 2020 after seven seasons in Minnesota’s Minor League system...Is under team control for six years. Career 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
• Allowed just 3 hits, one BB and recorded 3 SO across his first three MLB outings (3.2 IP)...2021 Pitch Mix: Sinker (54.5%), Slider (36.4%), Changeup (9.1%). Corbin
• Made his MLB debut on 4/7 vs. ATL...In 2020, was a member of Minnesota’s 60-Player Pool...Led all of MiLB in groundball rate (71.3%) in 2019. 2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
• Did not allow a HR in 2019...Has surrendered 1 HR in 188.2 IP (122 G) since the start of 2017...Has tossed more than 1.0 IP in 91 of his 151 career relief app. Career 2 2 0 7 41.0 19 4.17
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 0 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .214 / .267 / .286 Fedde
2021 0 0 0 1 4.2 1 1.93
#67 FINNEGAN, Kyle — RHP — 28 years old — Born: Detroit, MI — Drafted by Oakland (6th rd., 2013) — Texas State University Career 0 0 0 2 9.2 5 4.66
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA Finnegan
2021 WSH NL 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 3.1 4 2 2 1 1 6 1.50 4.19 5.40 2021 1 0 0 1 1.1 1 6.75
LAST: 4/12 at STL (Win, 1.1 IP, H, ER, HR, 2 SO) Career 1 0 0 1 1.1 1 6.75
Signed with the Nationals in Dec. 2019...Burst onto the Major League scene in 2020, becoming a reliable member of Washington’s bullpen. Hand
• In 2020, made Washington’s Opening Day roster...Led the Nationals bullpen with 25 appearances in his first Major League experience. 2021 0 0 1 1 1.0 0 0.00
• Offered scoreless relief in 21 of the 25 outings...Made his MLB debut, 7/25 vs. NYY(1.0 IP, H)...Recorded his first win, 8/22 vs. MIA (0.1 IP, SO). Career 0 1 7 13 16.2 10 5.40
• Finished 2020 w/ a 0.00 ERA (9.1 IP) & 10 SO in his last 8 outings...2021 Pitch Mix: Sinker (67.3%), Slider (21.8%), Split Finger (10.9%). Hudson
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 5 / 3 OPP. SLASH: .286 / .333 / .571 2021 0 0 0 1 1.0 0 0.00
Career 0 0 1 17 21.2 7 2.91
#52 HAND, Brad — LHP — 31 years old — Born: Minneapolis, MN — Drafted by Florida (2nd rd., 2008) — Chaska (MN) High School
Rainey
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA
2021 0 0 0 1 1.0 0 0.00
2021 WSH NL 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 2.0 1 0 0 0 1 3 1.00 1.49 0.00
Career 0 0 0 4 4.1 3 6.23
LAST: 4/12 at STL (Save, 1.0 IP, H, BB, 2 SO)
Ross
Three time All-Star and one of the top left-handed relievers in the game since 2016 signed a one-year contract with Washington at the end of January 2021.
2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
• In 2020, was named All-MLB Second Team by Major League Baseball...Went 2-1 with a 2.05 ERA and a Major League-leading 16 saves for Cleveland.
Career 2 0 0 5 16.0 7 3.94
• He struck out 29 batters while walking just 4 in 22.0 IP across 23 outings. Posted a 0.77 WHIP, a .169 opponents’ batting average..Did not allow a HR.
Scherzer
• Since 2016, ranks among LHR in SO (1st, 434), Saves (2nd, 104)...2021 Pitch Mix: Slider (51.4%) 4-Seam (48.6%).
2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 0 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .143 / .250 / .143
Career 2 6 0 11 70.2 26 3.31
Strasburg
#44 HUDSON, Daniel — RHP — 34 years old — Born: Lynchburg, VA — Drafted by Chicago (AL) (5th rd., 2008) — Old Dominion (VA) University
2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA
Career 3 2 0 8 50.1 14 2.50
2021 WSH NL 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.50 1.49 0.00
Suero
LAST: 4/12 at STL (1.0 IP, Hld., SO)
2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
Veteran reliever returns to the Nationals for the last year of a two-year contract...Solidified Washington’s bullpen en route to the 2019 World Series Championship.
Career 0 0 0 6 8.1 1 1.08
• In 2020, ranked fifth in NL with 10 saves (10th in MLB)...Opposing batters hit .195 (15-for-77) against him...Lefties hit .139 (5-for-36) with 15 SO and 5 BB.
Voth
• Allowed just one of eight (12.5%) inherited runners to score...Started strong, tossing scoreless relief in six of first seven outings.
2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
• 4th pitcher in history to return to MLB after having TJ surgery twice ('12 & '13)...2021 Pitch Mix: 4-Seam (70%), Slider (30%).
Career 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
HOLDS: 1 IR / IS: 0 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .000 / .143 / .000

#21 RAINEY, Tanner — RHP — 28 years old — Born: Folsom, LA — Drafted by Cincinnati (2nd rd., 2015) — University of West Alabama
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA
2021 WSH NL 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 3.0 6 4 4 2 1 2 2.33 11.32 12.00
LAST: 4/12 at STL (1.0 IP, Hld., 2 H, SO)
Hard-throwing right-handed reliever has developed into one of the more reliable members of Washington’s bullpen over the last two seasons.
• In 2020, led the Nationals and ranked T4th in the NL with 9 Hld...Tossed scoreless relief in 14 of 16 outings to start the season (7/25-9/3).
• Paced Washington’s pen’ and ranked among NL relievers in opp. batting avg. (3rd, .119), opp. on-base percentage (5th, .213) and strikeouts (T11th, 32).
• Struck out 24 batters and issued six walks in 16.1 innings...Placed on IL on Sept. 15...2021 Pitch Mix: Four Seamer (63.8%), Slider (36.2%).
HOLDS: 1 IR / IS: 0 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .400 / .438 / .800

#51 SUERO, Wander — RHP — 29 years old — Born: Sabana Larga, DOM — Signed by Washington as NDFA (2/2/2010)
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA
2021 WSH NL 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 3.1 3 1 1 0 2 3 1.50 3.00 2.70
LAST: 4/10 at LAD (1.0 IP, 2 BB, SO)
Tall right-handed pitcher with an electric arm was an integral part of Washington’s bullpen in 2019, his first full Major League season.
• Has tossed scoreless relief in 3 of 4 G to start 2021...In 2020, went 2-0 w/ a 3.80 ERA in 22 outings...Allowed one HR...Struck out 28 batters in 23.2 IP.
• Pitched to a 1.69 ERA (2 ER/10.2 IP) with 15 strikeouts, one home run and a .114 opponents average (4-for-35) in 11 September outings.
• Lefties hit .163 (7-for-43) with two doubles and 13 strikeouts..2021 Pitch Mix: Cutter (76.3%), Changeup (13.6%), Curve (10.2%).
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 2 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .231/ .333 / .308

#50 VOTH, Austin — RHP — 28 years old — Born: Redmond, WA — Drafted by Washington (5th rd., 2013) — University of Washington
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA
2021 WSH NL 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 1 1.50 4.50 0.00
LAST: 4/10 at LAD (0.2 IP, BB, SO)
Washington’s fifth round pick in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft...Washington’s 2015 Minor League Pitcher of the Year...Made his MLB debut in 2018.
• In 2020, made a career-high 11 starts in his 3rd MLB season...Capped 2020 by going 2-0 w/ a 3.80 ERA (9 ER/21.1 IP) w/ 21 SO & 6 BB in his last 4 starts.
• Tossed his first career complete game, Sept. 22 vs. Philadelphia (7.0 IP, 3 H, ER, BB, 7 SO)...Matched a career-high with seven strikeouts in that outing.
• Posted a 4.80 ERA, 1.07 WHIP & .217 opponent's BA in 6 GS at Nationals Park...2021 Pitch Mix: 4-Seam (71.4%), Curve (28.6%).
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 1 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .000 / .333 / .000
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#6 AVILA, Alex (L) — C — 34 years old — Born: Hialeah, FL — Drafted by Detroit (5th Rd., 2008) — University of Alabama PLAYER AB H HR RBI AVG
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS Avila
2021 WSH NL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — — — 2021 0 0 0 0 —
LAST GAME: DNP ROAD TRIP: Career 30 5 0 2 .167
Veteran of 12 Major League seasons signed a one-year contract with the Nationals on Feb. 2, 2021...Washington is his sixth MLB club. Bell
• Entering 2021, ranks 3rd among MLB catchers in OBP (.354) and 2nd among MLB catchers (min. 75 G) in CS% (43.8%) since the start of 2019. 2021 3 1 0 0 .333
• Hit .184 with two doubles, one home run, two RBI, 11 walks and six runs scored in 23 games with the Minnesota Twins in 2020. Career 223 57 8 40 .256
• Has hit .235 with a .348 OBP and a .394 SLG with 146 doubles, 104 home runs and 388 RBI in 1,018 career games entering 2021. Castro
• Was an American League All-Star and Silver Slugger Award winner in 2011...Has appeared in 36 Postseason games. 2021 3 1 0 2 .333
RISP: — (0-0), 0 HR, 0 RBI LAST HOMER: 7/31/20 vs. CLE (Clevinger) CAREER HOMERS: 104 Career 461 135 10 56 .293
Gomes
#19 BELL, Josh (S) — 1B — 28 years old — Born: Irving, TX — Drafted by Pittsburgh (2nd rd., 2011) — Dallas Jesuit College Preparatory High School 2021 4 2 0 0 .500
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS Career 32 12 0 2 .375
2021 WSH NL 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 .333 .600 .333 .933 Harrison
LAST GAME: 1-3, 2 BB, 2 R ROAD TRIP: 1-3, 2 BB, 2 R 2021 4 1 0 0 .250
Switch-hitting first baseman was acquired on Dec. 24, 2020...He joins the Nationals after five seasons with the Pirates...Was a NL All-Star in 2019. Career 308 77 6 36 .250
• Led MLB Spring Training in SLG (.872) and OPS (1.328)...Recorded 11 XBH (5 2B, 6 HR)...Hit .226 with 3 2B, 8 HR, 22 RBI, 22 BB in 57 games in 2020. Mercer
• Entering 2021, his .466 career SLG ranks 4th among switch-hitters, while his 309 career RBI ranks 6th and his 86 career HR rank 8th since 2016. 2021 0 0 0 0 —
• In 2019, ranked in NL in RBI (6th, 116), XBH (T6th, 77), 2B (8th, 37), HR (9th, 37), SLG (9th, .569) and OPS (10th, .936). Career 330 80 4 36 .242
• Has hit 65 HR from the left side and 21 from the right side...Finished third in the 2017 National League Rookie of the Year voting. Perez
RISP: .000 (0-1), 0 HR, 0 RBI LAST HOMER: 9/24/20 vs. CHI (Ryan) CAREER HOMERS: 86 2021 0 0 0 0 —
Career 181 44 2 15 .243
#13 CASTRO, Starlin — INF — 31 years old — Born: Monte Cristi, DOM — Signed by Chicago (NL) as NDFA (10/25/06) Robles
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS 2021 5 1 0 0 .200
2021 WSH NL 7 27 0 8 1 0 0 6 0 6 0 0 .296 .286 .333 .619 Career 33 8 1 4 .242
LAST GAME: 1-3, 2 RBI ROAD TRIP: 4-16, 3 RBI Schwarber
Veteran, consistent, versatile infielder enters his 2nd year with the Nationals...Is a four-time All-Star...Made his MLB debut in 2010 at the age of 20. 2021 5 2 0 1 .400
• Leads Washington with 6 RBI...His 1,641 career hits are third among active MLB players since the start of 2010. Career 212 40 9 28 .189
• Started 2020 strong, hitting .361 (13-for-36) with 3 2B, 3B and 4 R through his first 10 games...Suffered a broken right wrist on Aug. 14, ending his season. Soto
• Set career marks with 22 home runs and 86 RBI in 2019...Led Miami and ranked tied for 10th in the National League with 172 hits. 2021 4 3 0 1 .750
• Finished 5th in the NL Rookie of the Year Voting in 2010...In 2016, he became the 4th second baseman in NYY history to hit 20 HR in a season. Career 42 8 1 5 .190
RISP: .667 (4-6), 0 HR, 5 RBI LAST HOMER: 8/12/20 at NYM (Smith) CAREER HOMERS: 135 Stevenson
2021 1 1 1 1 1.000
#10 GOMES, Yan — C — 33 — Born: Sao Paulo, BRA — Drafted by Toronto (10th rd., 2009) — Barry (FL) University Career 3 1 1 1 .333
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS Turner
2021 WSH NL 3 8 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 .500 .500 .500 1.000 2021 5 0 0 0 .000
LAST GAME: 2-4 HOMESTAND: 4-8, RBI Career 51 11 1 3 .216
Veteran catcher enters his 3rd season with the Nationals...Caught the final out of the 2019 World Series...Was an AL All-Star in 2018. Zimmerman
• Has multi-hit efforts in both of his starts...Ranked among NL catchers (min. 115 PA) in AVG (3rd, .284), SLG (4th, .468), and OPS (4th, .787) in 2020. 2021 1 0 0 0 .000
• Hit .323/.346/.531 in his last 26 games after starting 2020 hitless in his first 13 at bats...Hit his 100th career homer, Aug. 21 vs. Miami (Hernandez). Career 286 82 12 38 .287
• Recorded a season-long 10-game hitting streak, Aug. 10-30...Hit .390 (16-for-41) with 4 2B, 3B, 2 HR and 7 RBI during the streak.
• Was acquired by Washington from Cleveland on Nov. 30, 2018...Re-signed as a free agent on Dec. 10, 2019. VS. FLAHERTY
RISP: .333 (1-3), 0 HR, 1 RBI LAST HOMER: 9/27/20 vs. NYM (Matz) CAREER HOMERS: 103 PLAYER AB H HR RBI AVG
Avila
#5 HARRISON, Josh — INF/OF — 32 — Cincinnati, OH — Drafted by Chicago Cubs (6th rd., 2008) — University of Cincinnati 2021 0 0 0 0 —
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS Career 3 0 0 0 .000
2021 WSH NL 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .250 .250 .500 Bell
LAST GAME: 1-4 ROAD TRIP: 1-4 2021 0 0 0 0 —
Versatile fielder, consistent hitter and strong clubhouse presence returns to the Nationals in 2021...Two-time National League All-Star (2017, 2014). Career 17 4 1 2 .235
• Appeared in 33 games for the Nationals in 2020...Hit .309 (21-for-68) with 2 2B, 3 HR, 14 RBI, 6 BB and 10 runs in 22 starts. Castro
• Hit .320 (8-for-25) with runners in scoring position and .429 (6-for-14) with two outs and runners in scoring position. 2021 0 0 0 0 —
• Started games at 2B (8), 3B (7), LF (3), RF (1) and DH (3)... Hit first HR as a National on Aug. 4 vs. New York (Matz). Career 6 2 1 1 .333
• Hit .277/.317/.408 with 154 2B, 27 3B, 52 HR, 269 RBI and 75 SB in 8 seasons with PIT (2011-18)...Was on the Team USA WBC Team (gold medal). Gomes
RISP: .500 (1-2), 0 HR, 0 RBI LAST HOMER: 8/30/20 at BOS (Godley) CAREER HOMERS: 56 2021 0 0 0 0 —
Career 0 0 0 0 —
#27 MERCER, Jordy — INF — 34 years old — Born: Taloga, OK — Drafted by Pittsburgh (3rd., 2008) — Oklahoma State University Harrison
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS 2021 0 0 0 0 —
2021 WSH NL 2 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 .429 .429 .429 .857 Career 6 1 0 0 .167
LAST GAME: DNP ROAD TRIP: 3-7 Mercer
Veteran, versatile infielder was a non-roster invite to 2021 Major League Spring Training...Entered 2021 ranked 5th among active SS in career fielding% (.980). 2021 0 0 0 0 —
• Recorded 3-hit effort, 4/10 at LAD...Began the 2020 season with DET before joining NYY in August...Hit .200 with 2 BB and 2 runs in 9 combined games. Career 7 2 0 1 .286
• Spent the 2019 season with Detroit...Hit .305/.335/.497 with 10 doubles, 8 home runs and 19 RBI in 50 games after the All-Star break. Perez
• Enters 2021 with experience at shortstop (837 G), second base (41 G), first base (8 G) and third base (5 G). 2021 0 0 0 0 —
• In his final season with PIT in 2018, recorded a career-high 29 doubles in 117 games...Led all NL players with 86 hits from the No. 8 spot in order. Career 6 1 1 2 .167
RISP: 1.000 (0-1), 0 HR, 0 RBI LAST HOMER: 9/16/19 vs. BAL (Means) CAREER HOMERS: 64 Robles
2021 0 0 0 0 —
#3 PÉREZ, Hérnan — INF/OF — 30 years old — Born: Aragua, VEN — Signed by Detroit as NDFA (7/2/07) Career 0 0 0 0 —
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS Schwarber
2021 WSH NL 5 12 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 0 .083 .154 .083 .237 2021 0 0 0 0 —
LAST GAME: DNP ROAD TRIP: 0-4 Career 18 2 1 1 .111
Veteran of nine MLB seasons was a non-roster invite to 2021 Major League Spring Training. Soto
• Enters 2021 having played 3B (211 G), outfield (189 G), second base (175 G), shortstop (60 G) and first base (28 G) at the big league level. 2021 0 0 0 0 —
• Spent the 2020 season with the Chicago Cubs...Appeared in three games, going 1-for-6 (.167). Career 1 0 0 0 .000
• Hit .258/.288/.400 in 572 games across 5 seasons (2015-19) with MIL...Signed with DET in 2007 and played 4 seasons (2012-15) with the Tigers. Stevenson
• Was MIL Heart and Hustle Award winner in 2017...Ranked 4th in the NL in stolen bases in 2016 (34)...Was DET No. 5 prospect in 2015. 2021 0 0 0 0 —
RISP: .000 (0-2), 0 HR, 0 RBI LAST HOMER: 9/29/19 at COL (Howard) CAREER HOMERS: 45 Career 0 0 0 0 —
Turner
#16 ROBLES, Victor — OF — 23 years old — Born: Santo Domingo, DOM — Signed by Washington as NDFA (7/2/13) 2021 0 0 0 0 —
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS Career 3 1 1 1 .333
2021 WSH NL 7 25 4 6 0 1 0 0 4 6 1 1 .240 .367 .320 .687 Zimmerman
LAST GAME: 1-5, 3B, R ROAD TRIP: 4-18, 3B, R 2021 0 0 0 0 —
Was a finalist for the 2019 Rawlings Gold Glove in the outfield after leading all of Major League Baseball with 21 Outs Above Average (per Statcast). Career 2 1 0 0 .500
• Has hit safely in 6 of 7 games and has reached safely in all 7 games...Has reached safely in 11 of 30 plate appearances.
• In 2020, ranked fourth in the National League with 9 hit by pitch..Since the start of 2019, ranks 2nd in Major League Baseball with 35 hit by pitch.
• Earned Major League Baseball Play of the Week honors for tracking down a deep fly ball by Alec Bohm and doubling off Jean Segura, Aug. 25 vs. PHI.
• Finished 6th in the NL ROY voting in 2019...Was 1 of 3 players (only rookie) to have at least 33 2B, 17 HR and 28 SB (Trea Turner and Jonathan Villar).
RISP: .333 (1-3), 0 HR, 0 RBI LAST HOMER: 9/20/20 at MIA (Dugger) CAREER HOMERS: 23

#12 SCHWARBER, Kyle (L) — OF — 28 years old — Born: Middletown, OH — Drafted by Chicago Cubs (1st rd., 2014) — Indiana University
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS
2021 WSH NL 1 5 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 .400 .400 .600 1.000
LAST GAME: 2-5, 2B, RBI ROAD TRIP: 2-5, 2B, RBI
Left-handed, power-hitting outfielder joins the Nationals after six seasons with the Cubs...105 home runs since the start of 2017 rank 6th among MLB lefties.
• Went 2-for-5 with a go-ahead RBI-double in his first game off the IL, 4/12 at STL...In 2020, tied for the CHI lead with 30 walks, while his 11 HR were T2nd.
• Hit .188/.308/.393 with 6 2B, 11 HR, 24 RBI, 30 BB...Was one of 2 qualified NL players to hit under .200 but have an OPS over .700 (LAD Max Muncy)
• Ranked 6th among MLB lefties (15th in all of MLB) in exit velocity (92.8), per MLB Statcast...Has 28 OF assists since 2017, T2nd among MLB left fielders.
• Was just the 3rd CHI left-handed hitter to record multiple 30-HR campaigns (2017, 2019), joining Billy Williams (HOF) and Anthony Rizzo.
RISP: .500 (1-2), 0 HR, 1 RBI LAST HOMER: 9/25/20 at CWS (Cease) CAREER HOMERS: 121
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#22 SOTO, Juan (L) — OF — 22 years old — Santo Domingo, DOM — Signed by Washington as NDFA (7/2/15) Baseball America
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS 1. Cade Cavalli, RHP
2021 WSH NL 7 24 7 9 0 0 2 5 6 4 1 1 .375 .500 .625 1.125 2. Jackson Rutledge, RHP
LAST GAME: 3-4, RBI, BB, R ROAD TRIP: 7-16, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 BB, 4 R 3. Cole Henry, RHP
One of the most productive and feared hitters in MLB...Won the NL Batting Title (.351) in 2020, the youngest winner in history...Also won 1st Silver Slugger. 4. Yasel Antuna, INF
• Recorded 1st career walk-off hit, 4/6 vs. ATL...All-MLB First Team and was 5th in the NL MVP 2020...Led MLB in OBP (.490), SLG (.695), OPS (1.185). 5. Armando Cruz, SS
• Despite missing 13 games, ranked in the National League in IBB (1st, 12), BB (4th, 41), fWAR (9th, 2.4), runs (T12th, 39), and home runs (T14th, 13). 6. Andry Lara, RHP
• Was named NL Player of the Week on Aug. 17, after hitting .462 (12-for-26) with a 2B, 5 HR, 12 RBI, 3 BB, SB and 12 runs scored in 7 games. 7. Jeremy De La Rosa, OF
• Hit 5 home runs in 2019 Postseason, including 3 in the World Series....69 career HR entering 2021 rank 4th for anyone before their age 22 season. 8. Tim Cate, LHP
RISP: .333 (2-6), 0 HR, 2 RBI LAST HOMER: 4/10/21 at LAD (Alexander) CAREER HOMERS: 71 9. Mason Denaburg, RHP
10. Matt Cronin, LHP
#17 STEVENSON, Andrew (L) — OF — 26 years old — Born: Lafayette, LA — Drafted by Washington (2nd rd., 2015) — Louisiana State University 11. Drew Mendoza, 1B
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS 12. Jackson Cluff, SS
2021 WSH NL 7 18 2 4 0 0 1 3 0 5 0 0 .222 .211 .389 .599 13. Sammy Infante, SS
LAST GAME: 1-1, HR, RBI, R (PH) ROAD TRIP: 2-8, HR, RBI, R 14. Seth Romero, LHP
Speedy, left-handed outfielder has proved to be a valuable member of Washington’s roster since making his MLB debut in 2017. 15. Israel Pineda, C
• Hit 2nd career PH HR, 4/12 at STL (Gallegos)...Capped 2020 with a career-long 12-game hitting streak. 16. Tres Barrera, C
• Hit .417 (15-for-36) with 7 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 12 RBI, 4 BB, and 10 runs during the streak...Recorded one XBH hit in 7 straight games. 17. Daniel Marte, OF
• Hit safely in 12 of his 15 games in 2020 and recorded 10 XBH (7 2B, 3B, 2 HR) in just 41 at bats...Both HR came off J. deGrom on 9/26 (solo, ITPHR). 18. Ben Braymer, LHP
• Scored game-tying run in 2019 NLWC game on Juan Soto's 8th inn. single...Appeared in just 281 MiLB games before first Major League call-up in 2017. 19. Holden Powell, RHP
RISP: .333 (1-3), 0 HR, 2 RBI LAST HOMER: 4/12/21 at STL (Gallegos) CAREER HOMERS: 4 20. Steven Fuentes, RHP
21. Roismar Quintana, OF
#7 TURNER, Trea — SS — 27 years old — Born: Boynton Beach, FL — Drafted by San Diego (1st rd., 2014) — North Carolina State University 22. Tyler Dyson, RHP
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS 23. Jake Irvin, RHP
2021 WSH NL 7 28 3 7 1 0 2 4 1 6 1 0 .250 .300 .500 .800 24. Joan Adon, RHP
LAST GAME: 0-5 ROAD TRIP: 4-17, BB, R, SB 25. Jakson Reetz, C
Elite athlete with electric, game-changing speed, the ability to hit for both power and average..Is a leader in the clubhouse and a staple in the community. 26. Sterling Sharp, RHP
• Finished 7th in the NL MVP voting and garnered consideration for the Silver Slugger Award in 2020...Was one of six players in MLB with 10 HR/10 SB. 27. Andry Arias, OF
• Led MLB with 78 hits...Led MLB shortstops in SLG (.588), OBP (.394), AVG (.335), OPS (.982), XBH (31)...Hit 3 leadoff HR in 2020. 28. Jackson Tetreault, RHP
• Is WSH all-time (2005-pres.) leader in leadoff HR (12) and SB (171)...Recorded 500 career hits faster than any player in WSH history (434 G). 29. Nick Banks, OF
• In 2019, missed 39 games but still ranked in the NL in SB (2nd, 35), 2B (T8th, 37) & AVG (10th, .298)...Reached safely in 15 of 17 2019 Postseason games. 30. Reid Schaller, RHP
RISP: .000 (0-7), 0 HR, 0 RBI LAST HOMER: 4/7/21 vs. ATL (Fried) CAREER HOMERS: 77 MLBPipeline.com
1. Jackson Rutledge, RHP
#11 ZIMMERMAN, Ryan — 1B — 36 years old — Washington, NC — Drafted by Washington (1st rd., 2005) — University of Virginia 2. Cade Cavalli, RHP
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS 3. Cole Henry, RHP
2021 WSH NL 7 22 2 8 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 .364 .364 .409 .773 4. Andry Lara, RHP
LAST GAME: 0-1 (PH) ROAD TRIP: 4-13, R 5. Mason Denaburg, RHP
The face of the franchise is the Nationals’ all-time leader in virtually every offensive category...Returns to the Nationals after opting out of the 2020 season. 6. Tim Cate, LHP
• Is the all-time home run leader (270) in D.C. baseball history, franchise history (Montreal/Washington) and Nationals history (2005-pres.). 7. Seth Romero, LHP
• Clubbed the first home run in Nationals World Series history in Game 1 of the 2019 World Series (Cole)...Is a two-time NL All-Star (2017, 2009). 8. Matt Cronin, LHP
• 11 career walk-off homers are T8th in MLB history, T2nd in NL history (Stan Musial-12, Tony Perez-11), and 2nd among active players (Albert Pujols-12). 9. Drew Mendoza, 1B
• Was a National League All-Star in 2017 and 2009...Is a 2-time Silver Slugger (2009, 2010)...Won an NL Gold Glove in 2009. 10. Yasel Antuna, INF
RISP: .000 (0-4), 0 HR, 0 RBI LAST HOMER: 10/22/19 at HOU (Cole) CAREER HOMERS: 270 11. Jeremy De La Rosa, OF
WALK-OFFS / HOMERS 12. Israel Pineda, C
WALK-OFF WINS (1) 13. Roismar Quintana, OF
DATE SCORE BATTER/RUNNER ACTION RBI PITCHER INN OUTS NOTES 14. Joan Adon, RHP
4/6 vs. ATL W, 6-5 J. Soto/V. Robles Single 1 Will Smith 9th 0 Soto's first career walk-off hit 15. Tyler Dyson, RHP
16. Reid Schaller, RHP
WALK-OFF HOMERS 17. Tres Barrera, C
DATE SCORE BATTER ACTION RBI PITCHER INN OUTS NOTES 18. Jackson Cluff, SS
19. Daniel Marte, OF
BACK-TO-BACK HOME RUNS 20. Viandel Pena, SS
DATE SCORE BATTERS PITCHER INN OUTS NOTES 21. Jake Irvin, RHP
22. Ben Braymer, LHP
GRAND SLAMS 23. Sterling Sharp, RHP
DATE SCORE BATTER PITCHER INN OUTS NOTES 24. Sammy Infante, SS
25. Steven Fuentes, RHP
INSIDE THE PARK HOME RUNS 26. Raudy Read, C
DATE SCORE BATTER PITCHER INN OUTS NOTES 27. Cole Freeman, 2B/OF
28. Nick Banks, OF
LEADOFF HOME RUNS 29. Holden Powell, RHP
DATE SCORE BATTER PITCHER INN OUTS NOTES 30. Evan Lee, LHP
PINCH-HIT HOME RUNS (1)
DATE SCORE BATTER RBI PITCHER INN OUTS NOTES
4/12 at STL W, 5-2 Andrew Stevenson 1 Giovanny Gallegos 7th 0 2nd career pinch-hit home run

MULTI-HOMER GAMES (1)

DATE SCORE BATTER NOTES
4/11 at LAD L, 9-5 Juan Soto (2) 8th career multi-home game
 INJURED LIST DAY BY DAY
PLAYER INJURY 10/60 IL PLACED / RETRO REINSTATED GAMES DATE OPP.
4/1 vs. NYM
RES
PPD
REC POS/GA-B WIN
0-0 —
LOSS SAVE TOG/ATT.
Will Harris Right Hand Inflammation 10 April 1 / March 29 8 4/2 OFF DAY
4/3 vs. NYM PPD 0-0 —
Jon Lester — — April 6 8 4/4 vs. NYM PPD 0-0 T2nd / -1.5
4/5 vs. ATL PPD 0-0 T2nd / -2.0
Alex Avila — — April 6 April 9 3 4/6 vs. ATL W, 6-5 1-0 1st / 1.0 Hudson (1-0) Smith (0-1) None 3:10 / 4,801
Yan Gomes — — April 6 April 9 3 4/7 vs. ATL
4/7 vs. ATL
L, 7-6
L, 2-0
1-1 4th / -1.5
1-2 4th / -2.5
Tomlin (1-0)
Jackson (1-0)
Fedde (0-1)
Rainey (0-1)
Smith (1)
Newcomb (1)
2:49
2:08 / 4,927
Brad Hand — — April 6 April 9 3 4/8 OFF DAY 3rd / -2.5
4/9 at LAD L, 1-0 1-3 4th / -2.5 Buehler (1-0) Avilán (0-1) Knebel (2) 2:31 / 15,036
Jordy Mercer — — April 6 April 9 3 4/10 at LAD L, 9-5 1-4 5th / -2.5 Urías (1-0) Corbin (0-1) None 3:11 / 15,021
4/11 at LAD L, 3-0 1-5 5th / -3.5 Kershaw (2-1) Scherzer (0-1) Jansen (2) 2:29 / 15,049
Patrick Corbin — — April 6 April 10 4 4/12 at STL W, 5-2 2-5 5th / -3.0 Finnegan (1-0) Gant (0-1) Hand (1) 3:20/ 12,894
4/13 at STL
Josh Bell — — April 6 April 12 6 4/14 at STL
Josh Harrison — — April 6 April 12 6 4/15 vs. ARI
4/16 vs. ARI
Kyle Schwarber — — April 6 April 12 6 4/17 vs. ARI
4/18 vs. ARI
4/19 vs. STL
HIGHS AND LOWS 4/20 vs. STL
TEAM BATTING 4/21 vs. STL
4/22 OFF DAY
Most At-Bats:............................................................................. To be updated after 10 games 4/23 at NYM
4/24 at NYM
Most At-Bats (9-inning games):............................................ 4/25 at NYM
4/26 OFF DAY
Most Plate Appearances:......................................................... 4/27 at TOR
Most Plate Appearances (extra-inning game) .................... 4/28 at TOR
4/29 OFF DAY
Most Runs:................................................................................. 4/30 vs. MIA
5/1 vs. MIA
Most Hits:................................................................................... 5/2 vs. MIA
5/3 OFF DAY
Most Doubles:............................................................................ 5/4 vs. ATL
Most Triples:.............................................................................. 5/5 vs. ATL
5/5 vs. ATL
Most Home Runs:..................................................................... 5/7 at NYY
5/8 at NYY
Most Extra-Base Hits:............................................................... 5/9 at NYY
5/10 OFF DAY
Most Total Bases:...................................................................... 5/11 vs. PHI
Most Runs Batted In:................................................................ 5/12 vs. PHI
5/13 vs. PHI
Most Stolen Bases:................................................................... 5/14 at ARI
5/15 at ARI
Most Stolen Bases (9-inning games):................................... 5/16 at. ARI
5/17 at CHI
Most Caught Stealing:.............................................................. 5/18 at CHI
Most Walks:............................................................................... 5/19 at CHI
5/20 at CHI
Most Strikeouts:........................................................................ 5/21 vs. BAL
5/22 vs. BAL
Most Sac Hits:............................................................................ 5/23 vs. BAL
5/25 vs. CIN
Most Sac Flies:........................................................................... 5/26 vs. CIN
Most Hit-By-Pitch:.................................................................... 5/27 vs. CIN
5/28 vs. MIL
Most GDP:.................................................................................. 5/29 vs. MIL
5/30 vs. MIL
INDIVIDUAL BATTING 5/31 at ATL
Most At-Bats:............................................................................. 6/1 at ATL
6/2 at ATL
Most Plate Appearances:.......................................................... 6/3 at ATL
6/4 at PHI
Most Runs:.................................................................................. 6/5 at PHI
6/6 at PHI
Most Hits:.................................................................................... 6/7 OFF DAY
Most Doubles:............................................................................ 6/8 at TBR
6/9 at TBR
Most Triples:............................................................................... 6/10 vs. SFG
6/11 vs. SFG
Most Home Runs:...................................................................... 6/12 vs. SFG
6/13 vs. SFG
Most Extra-Base Hits:............................................................... 6/14 vs. PIT
Most Total Bases:....................................................................... 6/15 vs. PIT
6/16 vs. PIT
Most Runs Batted In:................................................................. 6/17 OFF DAY
6/18 vs. NYM
Most Stolen Bases:.................................................................... 6/19 vs. NYM
6/19 vs. NYM
Most Stolen Bases (9-inning games):.................................... 6/20 vs. NYM
Most Caught Stealing:............................................................... 6/21 OFF DAY
6/22 at PHI
Most Walks:................................................................................ 6/23 at PHI
6/24 at MIA
Most Strikeouts:......................................................................... 6/25 at MIA
6/26 at MIA
Most Sac Hits:............................................................................. 6/27 at MIA
Most Sac Flies:............................................................................ 6/28 vs. NYM
6/29 vs. TBR
Most Hit-By-Pitch:..................................................................... 6/30 vs. TBR
7/1 vs. LAD
Most GDP:................................................................................... 7/2 vs. LAD
7/3 vs. LAD
TEAM PITCHING 7/4 vs. LAD
Most Innings Pitched:............................................................... 7/5 at SDP
7/6 at SDP
Most Hits Allowed:.................................................................... 7/7 at SDP
7/8 at SDP
Most Batters Faced:................................................................... 7/9 at SFG
7/10 at SFG
Most Batters Faced (9-inning games):.................................. 7/11 at SFG
Most Runs Allowed:................................................................... 7/12-15
7/16 vs. SDP
All Star Break

Most Runs Allowed (9-inning games):.................................. 7/17 vs. SDP

7/18 vs. SDP
Most Earned Runs:.................................................................... 7/19 vs. MIA
7/20 vs. MIA
Most Earned Runs (9-inning games):.................................... 7/21 vs. MIA
Most Home Runs Allowed:....................................................... 7/22 OFF DAY
7/23 at BAL
Most Walks Allowed:................................................................. 7/24 at BAL
7/25 at BAL
Most Walks Allowed (9-inning games):................................ 7/26 at PHI
Most Strikeouts:......................................................................... 7/27 at PHI
7/28 at PHI
Most Strikeouts (9-inning games):......................................... 7/29 at PHI
7/30 vs. CHI
Most Hit-By-Pitch:..................................................................... 7/31 vs. CHI
8/1 vs. CHI
Most Hit-By-Pitch (9-inning games):..................................... 8/2 vs. PHI
INDIVIDUAL PITCHING 8/3 vs. PHI
8/4 vs. PHI
Most Innings Pitched:............................................................... 8/5 vs. PHI
8/6 at ATL
Most Hits Allowed:.................................................................... 8/7 at ATL
8/8 at ATL
Most Batters Faced:................................................................... 8/9 OFF DAY
Most Runs Allowed:................................................................... 8/10 at NYM
8/11 at NYM
Most Earned Runs:.................................................................... 8/12 at NYM
8/13 vs. ATL
Most Home Runs:...................................................................... 8/14 vs. ATL
8/15 vs. ATL
Most Walks:................................................................................ 8/16 OFF DAY
Most Strikeouts:......................................................................... 8/17 vs. TOR
8/18 vs. TOR
Most Hit-By-Pitch:..................................................................... 8/19 OFF DAY
8/20 at MIL
MISCELLANEOUS TEAM 8/21 at MIL
8/22 at MIL
Longest winning streak............................................................ 8/23 OFF DAY
Longest losing streak................................................................ 8/24 at MIA
8/25 at MIA
Longest game, innings............................................................. 8/26 at MIA
8/27 at NYM
Longest game, time (9-inning game)................................... 8/28 at NYM
8/29 at NYM
Longest game, time (extra-inning game)............................. 8/30 vs. PHI
Shortest game, time (9-inning game)................................... 8/31 vs. PHI
9/1 vs. PHI
Largest winning margin........................................................... 9/2 OFF DAY
9/3 vs. NYM
Largest losing margin............................................................... 9/4 vs. NYM
9/4 vs. NYM
Largest deficit overcome to win............................................. 9/5 vs. NYM
Largest lead relinquished to lose............................................ 9/6 vs. NYM
9/7 at ATL
9/8 at ATL
9/9 at ATL
9/10 at PIT
9/11 at PIT
9/12 at PIT
9/13 vs. MIA
9/14 vs. MIA
9/15 vs. MIA
9/16 OFF DAY
9/17 vs. COL
9/18 vs. COL
9/19 vs. COL
9/20 at MIA
9/21 at MIA
9/22 at MIA
9/23 at CIN
9/24 at CIN
9/25 at CIN
9/26 at CIN
9/27 at COL
9/28 at COL
9/29 at COL
9/30 OFF DAY
10/1 vs. BOS
10/2 vs. BOS
10/3 vs. BOS