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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......................................... 1-3 MOVING ON MILESTONE TRACKER ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
Road......................................... 2-4 The Washington Nationals fell to the Arizona Diamondbacks, 11-6, Who Category Milestone The Nationals and Diamondbacks will meet seven
Day............................................ 2-4 in the first game of this four-game weekend series on Thursday Josh Bell Home Runs 100 (86) times in 2021 (4 in D.C., 3 in ARI)...Bullpen coach
Night.......................................... 1-3 night. Jon Lester Wins 200 (193) Henry Blanco played in Arizona from 2011-12 prior
Dave Martinez Wins 224 (204)
Current Streak............................L1 • Despite the five-run defeat, the Nationals outhit the Dia- to serving as their assistant coach and bullpen
*Most managerial wins in WSH history (2005-pres).
Last 5 Games............................2-3 mondbacks, 11-8...Trea Turner (2-for-5), Juan Soto (2-for-5, Mike Rizzo Wins 1,000 (967) catcher in 2014...Right-handed pitcher Daniel Hud-
Last 10 Games..........................3-7 R) and Josh Harrison (2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R) each posted Max Scherzer Strikeouts 3,000 (2,798) son spent time with the Diamondbacks from 2010-
April...........................................3-7 multi-hit efforts. 16, missing the 2013 season due to Tommy John
Vs. LHSP.................................... 1-3 • Washington's bullpen combined to toss 7.0 innings of two-hit, one run ball in relief of starter Patrick ligament-replacement surgery...Left-handed pitcher
Vs. RHSP.................................. 2-4 Corbin...The lone run came via a solo home run in the eighth inning. Patrick Corbin played the 2012-18 seasons with the
Series Opener..........................2-2 Diamondbacks prior to signing with the Nation-
Series Opener at Home........... 1-1 MAX APPROACHING CY als...Right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer was a first
Series Opener on Road........... 1-1 With 2,798 in hand, Max Scherzer is eight strikeouts away from tying (nine from passing) Hall of Famer Cy round pick of Arizona in 2006 (11th overall)...Alex
By Series............................... 1-2-0 Young (2,806) for 22nd place on Major League Baseball's all-time strikeout list. Avila spent two seasons (2018-19) with Arizona.
By Home Series...................0-1-0 • It should be noted that different statistics providers present a different strikeout total for Cy Young... 2021 RECORD
By Road Series......................1-1-0 According to the Elias Sports Bureau (the official statistician of Major League Baseball), Young's career W-L...................................0-1 (0-1 in D.C., 0-0 in ARI)
Rubber Games.......................... 1-1 strikeout total is 2,806. Streak (since 2019).................................................... L3
Sweeps/Were Swept.............. 0-1 Aggregate Score........Nationals 6, Diamondbacks 11
Scored First...............................2-1 HITTERISH ALL-TIME RECORD
Opponent Scored First........... 1-6 The Washington Nationals have outhit their opponents in seven of the 10 games this season...Washington is W-L / Nationals (2005-present)........................59-41
1-run games............................. 1-2 3-4 in those seven games...They matched Atlanta with nine hits on April 7. W-L / Home (2005-present).............................30-22
1 or 2 run games...................... 1-3 • Washington's .269 team batting average ranks second in the National League and third in Major League W-L / Nationals Park (2008-present)..............24-18
Comeback Wins....................... 1-3 Baseball behind the Los Angeles Dodgers (.285) and Boston Red Sox (.273). W-L / Away (2005-present)..............................29-19
Last AB Wins............................. 1-1 • The Nationals rank fifth in the National league with a .331 on-base percentage. W-L / Franchise (Expos/Nationals)..................87-64
Walkoff Wins............................1-0 2021 GAME LOG
Led After 6.............................. 2-0 NOT JOSHIN' AROUND DATE RESULT WIN-LOSS-SAVE
Led After 7............................... 2-0 Since joining the Nationals after missing the first six games of the season, Josh Harrison is 8-for-15 (.533) 4/15vsARI L, 11-6 Kelly-Corbin-None
Led After 8............................... 2-0 with a double, homer, five RBI, two walks and two runs scored in four games played. 4/16vsARI
Tied After 6............................... 1-1 • He enters Friday night having reached base safely in nine of his last 13 plate appearances (.692 OBP, 7 4/17vsARI
Tied After 8..............................1-0 H, 2 BB). 4/18vsARI
Behind After 6........................0-6 • Harrison clubbed his first home run of the season on April 15 vs. Arizona, a sixth-inning solo shot off 5/14atARI
Behind After 7.......................... 1-5 Merrill Kelly. 5/15atARI
Behind After 8........................0-5 5/16atARI
Division Games........................ 1-2 SOTO SHUFFLE MIKE RIZZO
Vs. Other Divisions................. 2-5 Juan Soto is 12-for-29 (.414) with a double, two homers, six RBI, two walks and seven runs scored over his last Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General
Vs. N.L. Teams..........................3-7 seven games...He's produced multi-hit efforts in five of the seven. Manager Mike Rizzo enters his 13th season as the head
Vs. N.L. East.............................. 1-2 • Soto ranks among National League hitters in batting average (4th, .378), on-base percentage (5th, .465) of Washington’s baseball operation and his 38th season
Vs. N.L. Central..........................2-1 and OPS (10th, 1.033). in professional baseball...On Sept. 5, 2020, Rizzo agreed
Vs. N.L. West...........................0-4 • Despite the Nationals playing the second fewest games in MLB so far this season, Soto ranks tied for to a multi-year contract extension...He enters the 2021
Hit 0 HR...................................0-4 fourth in the National League with five multi-hit games. season as the third-longest tenured General Manager in
Hit 1+ HR...................................3-3 Major League Baseball... Under Rizzo’s leadership, the
Hit 2+ HR................................. 0-2 POP FROM THE TOP Nationals have transformed into one of Major League
Scored 3 or Fewer Runs........0-4 Trea Turner returned to the leadoff spot on Wednesday afternoon and is 4-for-9 (.444) with two doubles, Baseball’s perennially elite clubs, winning a World Series
Scored 4 or More Runs...........3-3 one RBI, one walk and one run scored across the last two games. in 2019, earning four National League East titles (2012,
Scored 5 or More Runs...........3-3 • In his career, he's hit .300/.352/.486 when occupying the leadoff spot in Washington's lineup. 2014, 2016, 2017) and one Wild Card berth (2019) in the
Allowed 3 or Fewer Runs.......2-3 • Turner is Washington’s all-time (2005-pres.) leader in leadoff home runs (12). last nine seasons.
Allowed 4 or More Runs.........1-4 DAVE MARTINEZ
Allowed 5 or More Runs.........1-4 NOT YOUR AVERAGE JOE Fourth-year manager Dave Martinez was named the sev-
More Hits than Opponent..... 3-4 Joe Ross has opened the 2021 season with 11.0 scoreless innings through two starts...He is one of just two enth field manager in Nationals history on Oct. 30, 2017...
Martinez has led the club through a steady, unwavering
Fewer Hits than Opponent... 0-2 qualified MLB pitchers (only in the NL) to have a 0.00 ERA at this point of the season (also: CWS Carlos
approach, consistent strategy and never-ending positivity
Committed No Errors............. 3-5 Rodόn). and support for players...That includes an improbable run
Committed 1 or More Errors.. 0-2 • In his last outing, Ross spun 6.0 innings of four-hit, shutout ball to earn his first win of the season on to the 2019 World Series Championship...Martinez was
Starter Goes at least 5 inn.....2-3 Wednesday at St. Louis...He struck out five batters and allowed just one walk. awarded with a multi-year contract extension on Sept. 26,
Starter Goes at least 6 inn.....2-2 2020...A 16-year Major League outfielder, Martinez joined
Home Whites............................ 1-1 SWEAR BY SUERO the Nationals after 10 seasons as a Major League coach in
Road Greys.............................. 2-4 Reliever Wander Suero has offered scoreless relief in five straight outings and has not allowed a hit in four Chicago (2015–17) and Tampa Bay (2008–14).
Red Alternates......................... 0-1 straight.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
Blue Alternates.......................0-0 • In seven outings this season, opposing batters are hitting .136 (3-for-22) with just one extra-base hit
@MarkZuckerman - MASNSports.com (April 15)
Blue Stars & Stripes...............0-0 (double)...He's recorded five strikeouts, two walks and his two inherited runners did not score.
Josh Harrison remains red-hot. Leadoff homer to left
White Stars & Stripes.............0-0 IN THE COMMUNITY in the bottom of the 6th, trimming the deficit to 10-5.
#42............................................ 0-1 WASHINGTON NATIONALS HOST FRONTLINE WORKERS
WELCOME TO THE SHOW
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been felt in our ballpark, in our communities, and throughout @JessicaCamerato - Nationals.com (April 15)
NAME MLB DEBUT the world. Loved ones have been lost, and lives have been forever changed. Standing ovation in Cabrera's first at-bat. He tips his
OF Cody Wilson.................4/7 vs. ATL batting helmet and draws a louder cheer from the
LHP Sam Clay.....................4/7 vs. ATL Throughout this crisis, we have seen friends, families, and neighbors exhibit bravery, dedication, and selfless- crowd. #Nationals
ness for the greater good. These men and women have supported our sick, stocked our stores, and kept us
safe. Please join us in welcoming early childhood educators to tonight's game and expressing our thanks to @dougherty_jesse - Washington Post (April 15)
them, and all those who have remained on the frontlines throughout these difficult times. Two scoreless innings for Kyle Finnegan so far. If noth-
NATIONALS HISTORY ing else, could save the bullpen from getting totally
April 16 (11-3) tanked with six games still in the next six days.
2018 – Trailing, 6-1, heading into the eighth inning, the Nationals sent 12 batters to the plate, eventually scor-
ing six runs on five hits with three walks and one hit batter to take the 7-6 lead. Howie Kendrick clubbed a
solo home run in the ninth inning to put Washington ahead of the Mets for good, 8-6. The five-run deficit
was the Nationals’ largest deficit overcome to win since 2016 when they overcame a five-run deficit on June
5 at Cincinnati (Trailing 5-0 after B2nd, won, 10-9).
#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 4 0 0 3.1 6 4 4 2 2 2 2.40 11.45 10.80
LAST: 4/14 at STL (0.1 IP, BB)
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: 2 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .375 / .444 / .750
#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 7 0 0 6.1 3 1 1 0 2 5 0.79 2.45 1.42
LAST: 4/15 vs. ARI (1.0 IP, 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 6 of 7 games to start 2021...Opposing batters are 3-for-22 (.136) against him...Leads Nationals relievers with 6.1 IP.
• In 2020, went 2-0 w/ a 3.80 ERA in 22 outings...Allowed one HR...Struck out 28 batters in 23.2 IP.
• Lefties hit .163 (7-for-43) with two doubles and 13 strikeouts..2021 Pitch Mix: Cutter (76.8%), Changeup (14.7%), Curve (8.4%).
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 2 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .136/ .208 / .182
#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 3 0 0 2.2 1 0 0 0 1 3 0.75 1.93 0.00
LAST: 4/14 at STL (1.0 IP, 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.
• Has tossed scoreless relief in his first 3 games...Opposing batters are 1-for-9 (.111) against him...In 2020, made a career-high 11 starts.
• Tossed his first career complete game, Sept. 22, 2020 vs. Philadelphia (7.0 IP, 3 H, ER, BB, 7 SO).
• 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: .111 / .200 / .111
HITTERS NOTES VS. DIAMONDBACKS
#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 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 .000 .250 .000 .250 2021 0 0 0 0 —
LAST GAME: DNP HOMESTAND: Career 41 10 2 13 .244
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, ranked 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 4 1 0 2 .250
• 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 71 21 5 17 .296
• 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 1 2 .333
RISP: .000 (0-2), 0 HR, 0 RBI LAST HOMER: 7/31/20 vs. CLE (Clevinger) CAREER HOMERS: 104 Career 217 58 5 18 .267
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 0 0 0 .000
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS Career 38 8 1 4 .211
2021 WSH NL 3 10 4 2 1 0 0 2 3 3 0 0 .200 .357 .300 .657 Harrison
LAST GAME: 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI, R HOMESTAND: 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI, R 2021 4 2 1 2 .500
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 142 36 2 12 .254
• Has hit safely in 2 of 3 games since returning from the IL...Led MLB Spring Training in SLG (.872) and OPS (1.328)...Recorded 11 XBH (5 2B, 6 HR) Mercer
• Entering 2021, his .466 career SLG ranks 4th among switch-hitters, while his 309 career RBI ranked 6th and his 86 career HR rank 8th since 2016. 2021 1 1 0 0 1.000
• 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 126 39 4 13 .310
• 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: .250 (1-4), 0 HR, 2 RBI LAST HOMER: 9/24/20 vs. CHI (Ryan) CAREER HOMERS: 86 2021 0 0 0 0 —
Career 74 17 3 9 .230
#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 2 0 0 0 .000
2021 WSH NL 10 39 1 10 2 0 1 8 1 8 0 0 .256 .268 .385 .653 Career 21 3 0 2 .143
LAST GAME: 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, BB, R HOMESTAND: 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, BB, R 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 4 0 0 0 .000
• Has hit safely in 5 of his last 6 games (6-for-24, 2B, HR, 5 RBI)...Leads Washington with 8 RBI. Career 48 12 1 2 .250
• 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 5 2 0 0 .400
• His 1,643 career hits are 3rd among active MLB players since the start of 2010...In 2016, he became the 4th 2B in NYY history to hit 20 HR in a season. Career 32 8 2 3 .250
RISP: .444 (4-9), 0 HR, 5 RBI LAST HOMER: 4/15/21 vs. ARI (Kelly) CAREER HOMERS: 136 Stevenson
2021 3 1 0 0 .333
#10 GOMES, Yan — C — 33 — Born: Sao Paulo, BRA — Drafted by Toronto (10th rd., 2009) — Barry (FL) University Career 21 4 0 0 .190
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS Turner
2021 WSH NL 5 15 0 4 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 .267 .313 .267 .579 2021 5 2 0 0 .400
LAST GAME: 0-4 HOMESTAND: 0-4 Career 105 35 3 9 .333
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 2 multi-hit efforts...Has reached base safely in 3 of 4 starts...Ranked among NL catchers in AVG (3rd, .284), SLG (4th, .468) & 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 216 65 13 35 .301
• 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. WIDENER
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 0 0 0 0 —
2021 WSH NL 4 15 2 8 1 0 1 5 2 0 0 0 .533 .588 .800 1.388 Bell
LAST GAME: 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R HOMESTAND: 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R 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 0 0 0 0 —
• Has reached base safely in 9 of his last 13 plate appearances (7 H, 4 BB)...Has recorded three straight multi-hit games. Castro
• 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. 2021 0 0 0 0 —
• Hit .320 (8-for-25) with runners in scoring position and .429 (6-for-14) with two outs and runners in scoring position. Career 0 0 0 0 —
• 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 (4-8), 0 HR, 4 RBI LAST HOMER: 4/15/21 vs. ARI (Kelly) CAREER HOMERS: 57 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 4 10 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 .400 .400 .400 .800 Career 0 0 0 0 —
LAST GAME: 1-1, R (PH) HOMESTAND: 1-1, R 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 0 0 0 0 —
• 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 0 0 0 0 —
RISP: .000 (0-2), 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 6 13 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 0 .077 .143 .077 .220 2021 0 0 0 0 —
LAST GAME: DNP HOMESTAND: Career 0 0 0 0 —
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 0 0 0 0 —
• 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 0 0 0 0 —
2021 WSH NL 10 33 4 6 0 1 0 0 5 12 1 1 .182 .325 .242 .567 Zimmerman
LAST GAME: 0-2 HOMESTAND: 0-2 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 0 0 0 0 —
• Has hit safely in 6 of 10 games and has reached safely in 9 of 10 games this season.
• 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: .200 (1-5), 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 4 18 1 4 2 0 0 1 1 6 0 0 .222 .263 .333 .596
LAST GAME: 0-4, BB HOMESTAND: 0-4, BB
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: .400 (2-5), 0 HR, 1 RBI LAST HOMER: 9/25/20 at CWS (Cease) CAREER HOMERS: 121
HITTERS NOTES TOP PROSPECTS
#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 10 37 10 14 1 0 2 7 6 6 1 2 .378 .465 .568 1.033 2. Jackson Rutledge, RHP
LAST GAME: 2-5, R HOMESTAND: 2-5, 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
• Last 4 G: 8-for-17 (.471) with a double, 3 RBI, one walk, 4 runs scored...Ranks in NL in AVG (4th, .378), OBP (5th, .465) and OPS (10th, 1.033). 5. Armando Cruz, SS
• 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). 6. Andry Lara, RHP
• 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). 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: .273 (3-11), 0 HR, 3 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 10 22 3 5 0 0 1 3 1 6 0 0 .227 .250 .364 .614 13. Sammy Infante, SS
LAST GAME: 1-3 (PH - Defensive replacement) HOMESTAND: 1-3 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)...Is 2-for-4, with HR, RBI, BB, R as a PH in 2021...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 10 40 5 11 3 0 2 5 2 9 1 0 .275 .326 .500 .826 24. Joan Adon, RHP
LAST GAME: 2-5 HOMESTAND: 2-5 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 (172)...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: .125 (1-8), 0 HR, 1 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 9 27 3 9 1 0 1 2 1 5 0 0 .333 .357 .481 .839 4. Andry Lara, RHP
LAST GAME: 0-1 (PH) HOMESTAND: 0-1 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 (271) 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 (0-5), 0 HR, 0 RBI LAST HOMER: 4/14/21 at STL (Wainwright) CAREER HOMERS: 271 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
Most Runs Allowed:................................................................... 14, at St. Louis, April 13 7/17 vs. SDP
7/18 vs. SDP
Most Earned Runs:.................................................................... 10, vs. Arizona, April 15 7/19 vs. MIA
7/20 vs. MIA
Most Home Runs Allowed:....................................................... 4, vs. Atlanta, April & vs. Arizona, April 15 7/21 vs. MIA
7/22 OFF DAY
Most Walks Allowed:................................................................. 7, 3x, Last: vs. Arizona, April 15 7/23 at BAL
7/24 at BAL
Most Strikeouts:......................................................................... 11, vs. Atlanta, April 6 & at St. Louis, April 12 7/25 at BAL
7/26 at PHI
Most Hit-By-Pitch:..................................................................... 5, vs. Arizona, April 15 7/27 at PHI
7/28 at PHI
INDIVIDUAL PITCHING 7/29 at PHI
7/30 vs. CHI
Most Innings Pitched:A88........................................................ 6.0, done 4 times. 7/31 vs. CHI
Most Hits Allowed:.................................................................... 8, Stephen Strasburg, at St. Louis, April 13 8/1 vs. CHI
8/2 vs. PHI
Most Batters Faced:................................................................... 25, Stephen Strasburg, at St. Louis, April 13 8/3 vs. PHI
8/4 vs. PHI
Most Runs Allowed:................................................................... 10, Patrick Corbin, vs. Arizona, April 15 8/5 vs. PHI
8/6 at ATL
Most Earned Runs:.................................................................... 9, Patrick Corbin, vs. Arizona, April 15 8/7 at ATL
8/8 at ATL
Most Home Runs:...................................................................... 4, Max Scherzer, vs. Atlanta, April 6 8/9 OFF DAY
8/10 at NYM
Most Walks:................................................................................ 5, Stephen Strasburg, at St. Louis, April 13 8/11 at NYM
8/12 at NYM
Most Strikeouts:......................................................................... 9, Max Scherzer, vs. Atlanta, April 6 8/13 vs. ATL
8/14 vs. ATL
Most Hit-By-Pitch:..................................................................... 2, Brad Hand & Patrick Corbin vs. Arizona, April 15 8/15 vs. ATL
8/16 OFF DAY
MISCELLANEOUS TEAM 8/17 vs. TOR
8/18 vs. TOR
Longest winning streak............................................................ 1 game, Last: April 14 8/19 OFF DAY
Longest losing streak................................................................ 5 games, April 7-11 8/20 at MIL
8/21 at MIL
Longest game, innings............................................................. 8/22 at MIL
8/23 OFF DAY
Longest game, time (9-inning game)................................... 3 hours, 26 minutes, April 15 vs. ARI 8/24 at MIA
8/25 at MIA
Longest game, time (extra-inning game)............................. 8/26 at MIA
8/27 at NYM
Shortest game, time (9-inning game)................................... 2 hours, 29 minutes, April 11 at LAD 8/28 at NYM
8/29 at NYM
Largest winning margin........................................................... 6 runs, April 14 at STL 8/30 vs. PHI
8/31 vs. PHI
Largest losing margin............................................................... 11 runs, April 13 at STL 9/1 vs. PHI
9/2 OFF DAY
Largest deficit overcome to win............................................. 3 runs, April 6 vs. ATL (Down 3-0 after T2nd, W 6-5) 9/3 vs. NYM
9/4 vs. NYM
Largest lead relinquished to lose............................................ 3 runs, April 7 vs. ATL (Up 4-1 after B2nd, L 7-6) 9/4 vs. NYM
9/5 vs. NYM
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