Washington Nationals (1-2) at Los Angeles Dodgers (5-2)

RHP Joe Ross (0-0, -.--) | RHP Walker Buehler (0-0, 3.00)
Friday, April 9, 2021 l 1:05 p.m. l Game #4 / Road #1
Dodger Stadium | Los Angeles, CA
TV: MASN / MLB Network | 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 CHAMPS VS. CHAMPS MILESTONE TRACKER LOS ANGELES DODGERS
Day............................................. 1-2 Following a day off on Thursday, the 2019 World Series Champion Who Category Milestone The Nationals and Dodgers will face each other
Current Streak........................... L2 Washington Nationals open a three-game weekend set against Jon Lester Wins 200 (193) seven times this year (4 in D.C., 3 in LA)...Bullpen
Last 5 Games............................ 1-2 the 2020 World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday Dave Martinez Wins 224 (202) coach Henry Blanco was signed by the Dodgers and
*Most managerial wins in WSH history (2005-pres).
Last 10 Games.......................... 1-2 afternoon. made his MLB debut with them in 1997 and bench
Mike Rizzo Wins 1,000 (965)
April........................................... 1-2 • The Nationals return to Dodger Stadium where they defeat- Max Scherzer Strikeouts 3,000 (2,793) coach Tim Bogar (2001) spent time in Los Angeles
Vs. LHSP..................................... 1-1 ed the Dodgers in the 2019 National League Division Series (NL) during his Major League career...Right-handed
Vs. RHSP................................... 0-1 en route to their championship. pitcher Daniel Hudson appeared in 40 games for
Series Opener..........................1-0 the Dodgers in 2018 and Luis Avílan appeared in 111
Series Opener at Home..........1-0 FORGOT ABOUT TREA? games across three seasons (2015-17).
By Series...............................0-1-0 Trea Turner homered in back-to-back games to start the 2021 season, clubbing two-run homers on Opening 2021 RECORD
By Home Series...................0-1-0 Day and in Game 1 one of Wednesday's doubleheader...He also doubled on Wednesday giving him three W-L..................................0-0 (0-0 in D.C., 0-0 in LA)
Rubber Games......................... 0-1 extra-base hits so far this season. Streak (since 2019)................................................... W1
Opponent Scored First........... 1-2 • His Opening Day homer tied the game at 4-4, a game Washington eventually won, 6-5. Aggregate Score................... Nationals 0, Dodgers 0
1-run games.............................. 1-1 • In 2020, Turner led MLB shortstops in slugging percentage (.588), OBP (.394), average (.335), OPS ALL-TIME RECORD
1 or 2 run games...................... 1-2 (.982), extra-base hits (31) and triples (T1st, 4). W-L / Nationals (2005-present).......................34-56
Comeback Wins........................ 1-1 W-L / Home (2005-present).............................20-25
Last AB Wins............................. 1-1 WALK-OFF JUAN W-L / Nationals Park (2008-present)...............15-21
Walkoff Wins............................1-0 Washington's 6-5 Opening Day win over Atlanta came in walk-off fashion...Juan Soto's RBI-single in the W-L / Away (2005-present)...............................14-31
Tied After 6............................... 1-1 bottom of the ninth inning plated Victor Robles to give the Nationals the win. W-L / Franchise (Expos/Nationals).............. 201-283
Tied After 8..............................1-0 • It was Soto's first career walk-off hit and the third walk-off win in Nationals Opening Day history (other: 2021 GAME LOG
Behind After 6......................... 0-1 March 30, 2008 vs. ATL & Apr. 12, 2012 vs. CIN). DATE RESULT WIN-LOSS-SAVE
Behind After 7..........................1-0 • Trailing 5-4 in the eighth inning, Ryan Zimmerman and Starlin Castro singled followed by a walk by 4/9atLAD
Division Games........................ 1-2 Hernán Pérez...Andrew Stevenson tied the game with an infield single to third base, part of a 2-for-4 4/10atLAD
Vs. N.L. Teams.......................... 1-2 effort at the plate. 4/11atLAD
Vs. N.L. East.............................. 1-2 7/1vsLAD
Hit 0 HR.................................... 0-1 NOTES OF NOTE 7/2vsLAD
Hit 1+ HR.................................... 1-1 Some notable performances from the opening series against Atlanta included: 7/3vsLAD
Scored 3 or Fewer Runs......... 0-1 • Starlin Castro went 4-for-11 (.364) with one double and three RBI. 7/4vsLAD
Scored 4 or More Runs............ 1-1 • Ryan Zimmerman went 4-for-9 (.444) with one double and one run scored.
Scored 5 or More Runs............ 1-1 • After joining the Nationals on Opening Day, Jonathan Lucroy recorded two hits, including a two-run MIKE RIZZO
Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General
Allowed 3 or Fewer Runs....... 0-1 double on Opening Day.
Manager Mike Rizzo enters his 13th season as the head
Allowed 4 or More Runs.......... 1-1 • Victor Robles has reached base safely in 7 of 12 plate appearances (.583 OBP) including two hits, four
of Washington’s baseball operation and his 38th season
Allowed 5 or More Runs.......... 1-1 walks and one hit-by-pitch. in professional baseball...On Sept. 5, 2020, Rizzo agreed
More Hits than Opponent......1-0 • Kyle McGowin tossed 2.1 innings of scoreless, hitless relief across two outings. to a multi-year contract extension...He enters the 2021
Fewer Hits than Opponent.... 0-1 season as the third-longest tenured General Manager in
Committed No Errors.............. 1-2 ROSTER MOVES Major League Baseball... Under Rizzo’s leadership, the
Starter Goes at least 5 inn...... 1-1 The Washington Nationals made the following roster moves on Friday. Nationals have transformed into one of Major League
Starter Goes at least 6 inn...... 1-1 • Reinstated catcher Alex Avila, catcher Yan Gomes, left-handed pitcher Brad Hand and infielder Jordy Baseball’s perennially elite clubs, winning a World Series
Home Whites............................ 1-1 Mercer from the Injured List. in 2019, earning four National League East titles (2012,
Road Greys..............................0-0 • Optioned catcher Tres Barrera and right-handed pitcher Ryne Harper and added them to the Taxi 2014, 2016, 2017) and one Wild Card berth (2019) in the
Red Alternates......................... 0-1 Squad. last nine seasons.
Blue Alternates.......................0-0 • Optioned infielder Carter Kieboom to the Alternate Training Site (Fredericksburg). DAVE MARTINEZ
Blue Stars & Stripes...............0-0 • Returned outfielder Cody Wilson to the Alternate Training Site (Fredericksburg). Fourth-year manager Dave Martinez was named the sev-
White Stars & Stripes.............0-0 • Placed outfielder Gerardo Parra, infielder Adrián Sanchez and left-handed pitcher T.J. McFarland on enth field manager in Nationals history on Oct. 30, 2017...
the Taxi Squad. Martinez has led the club through a steady, unwavering
WELCOME TO THE SHOW approach, consistent strategy and never-ending positivity
NAME MLB DEBUT and support for players...That includes an improbable run
OF Cody Wilson.................4/7 vs. ATL TAXI SQUAD to the 2019 World Series Championship...Martinez was
LHP Sam Clay.....................4/7 vs. ATL For this road trip, the Nationals have added these five players to their Taxi Squad: awarded with a multi-year contract extension on Sept. 26,
• Catcher Tres Barrera, right-handed pitcher Ryne Harper, left-handed pitcher TJ McFarland, outfielder
2020...A 16-year Major League outfielder, Martinez joined
Gerardo Parra, and infielder Adrían Sanchez. the Nationals after 10 seasons as a Major League coach in
IN THE COMMUNITY Chicago (2015–17) and Tampa Bay (2008–14).
WASHINGTON NATIONALS HOST FRONTLINE WORKERS WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been felt in our ballpark, in our communities, and throughout @JessicaCamerato - Nationals.com (April 7)
the world. Loved ones have been lost, and lives have been forever changed. Sam Clay's first Major League inning:
- Ronald Acuña Jr. singles
Throughout this crisis, we have seen friends, families, and neighbors exhibit bravery, dedication, and self- - Ozzie Albies grounds out
lessness for the greater good. These men and women have supported our sick, stocked our stores, and kept - Freddie Freeman strikes out
us safe. Please join us in expressing our thanks to them, and all those who have remained on the frontlines - Marcell Ozuna strikes out
throughout these difficult times.
@dougherty_jesse - Washington Post (April 7)
NATIONALS HISTORY Luis Avilán made the Nationals' Opening Day roster
April 9 (5-7) — the original one — because he has a great change-
2014 – After the Marlins intentionally walked Anthony Rendon in the eighth inning to load the bases, Jayson up and can figure it out from there. He just used his
Werth hit his fourth career grand slam, first as a National, to cap a 10-7 comeback win over the Marlins at changeup to get a groundout, strike out Pablo Sando-
Nationals Park. Bryce Harper’s fourth-inning three-run home run into the upper deck in right field sparked val and get Ronald Acuña Jr. to fly out.
the comeback. Werth became the first player since Melvin Mora (Aug. 11, 2010 at NYM) to hit a go-ahead
grand slam in the eighth inning or later after the previous batter was intentionally walked. @maria_torres3 - The Athletic (April 7)
Trea Turner homered again. Victor Robles scored on
2018 – With Washington in the midst of a five-game losing streak, Max Scherzer tossed his ninth career his homer again. Nationals just took a 2-1 lead over the
complete game (fifth career shutout), with a two-hit, 10-strikeout performance over the Atlanta Braves. Braves in the first.
Howie Kendrick provided all of the offense Scherzer would need with a two-run double in the first inning @Todd_Dybas - Inside The Clubhouse (April 7)
as the Nationals topped the Braves, 2-0. In the seventh inning, Scherzer recorded his first career stolen base Strasburg says he found a Little League field to throw
and the first stolen base by a pitcher in Nationals history (2005-pres.). All told, he became the first pitcher in on during the wait to come back to the stadium. Said
MLB history to throw a shutout, record at least 10+ strikeouts and steal a base in one game since Nolan Ryan he hopped a fence and crawled through some bushes
on May 16, 1984 at Pittsburgh. to get in.
SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE STARTERS
DATE OPP./SITE D.C. TIME D.C. TV D.C. RADIO NATIONALS STARTER OPPONENTS STARTER
Fri., April 9 at LAD 4:10 p.m. MASN / MLBN 106.7 The Fan RHP Joe Ross (0-0, -.--) RHP Walker Buehler (0-0, 3.00)
• After opting out of the 2020 season, Joe Ross takes the mound for the first time since Game 5 of the 2019 World Series.
Sat., April 10 at LAD 9:10 p.m. MASN 2 / MLBN 106.7 The Fan TBD LHP Julio Urías (1-0, 1.29)
• The Nationals last faced Julio Urías as a starter during the 2016 regular season: 6/22/16 at WSH and 7/21/16 at LAD...Washington faced him three times as a reliever in the 2019 NLDS (7.36 ERA).
Sun., April 11 at LAD 4:10 p.m. MASN 2 / MLBN 106.7 The Fan TBD RHP Dustin May (1-0, 0.00)
• The Nationals square off against Dustin May for the first time in the regular season...He made two appearances in the 2019 NLDS (2.70 ERA).
 #41 - JOE ROSS - RHP - 6’4” / 223 - 27 YEARS OLD REGULAR SEASON SPLITS
Tall, athletic right-handed pitcher enters his sixth Major League season and first full season following Tommy John 2020
ligament-replacement surgery in July 2017...He opted out of the 2020 season...Commands the strike zone, having issued Home.......................................................................
2.87 walks per 9.0 innings in five Major League seasons...Burst on the Major League scene in 2015 after being acquired as Road........................................................................
part of a three-team deal, that also yielded infielder Trea Turner in December of 2014. vs. Left.....................................................................
vs. Right..................................................................
AGAINST THE DODGERS: Is 0-2 with a 7.02 ERA in four games AWARDS AND HONORS
GB%.........................................................................
(two starts) against Los Angeles...In two starts, is 0-1 with a 5.73 2019 ����World Series Champion (WSH)
2014 ����San Diego’s No. 4 prospect, per Baseball America FB%..........................................................................
ERA...Both starts have been at Dodger Stadium.
2014 ����California League All-Star (mid-season) March/April.............................................................
LAST START: This is his first start of the season. 2014 ����California League Pitcher of the Week (May 5) May..........................................................................
2013 �����Midwest League All-Star (mid-season) June.........................................................................
SPRING TRAINING: Posted a 2.79 ERA (3 ER/9.2 IP) with eight strikeouts and two walks across 2013 �����Midwest League Pitcher of the Week (April 15) July..........................................................................
three Grapefruit League outings (two starts)...Also pitched in B-Games. August.....................................................................
PITCH MIX: According to MLB Stat Cast, Ross throws Sinker (38%) 4-Seam Fastball (24.9%) Slider (20.7%) Curveball (9%) Changeup (7.6%). Sept./Oct................................................................
CAREER
2020: Opted out of the season. Home.....................13-9, 4.33 ERA, 41 G / 30 GS
Road......................8-10, 4.25 ERA, 37 G / 27 GS
2019: Enjoyed three stints with the Nationals...Opened the season in the bullpen, but was moved to the rotation following the All-Star break...Went 4-3
vs. Left..................................... .303 / .378 / .479
with a 3.83 ERA in 10 games (nine starts) from that point on...In his last eight starts, went 4-1 with a 2.75 ERA (12 ER/39.1 IP), 32 strikeouts and two home
vs. Right.................................. .238 / .285 / .382
runs...Allowed two earned runs or fewer in seven of the eight starts...Posted a 1.80 ERA (2 ER/10.0 IP) with 12 strikeouts and four walks in his final two
vs. LOS ANGELES DODGERS
regular season starts.
Career......................... 0-2, 7.02 ERA, 4 G / 2 GS
2019 POSTSEASON: Made two Postseason appearances, both in the World Series...Tossed 2.0 innings of one-hit, scoreless relief in Game 3...Was called 2021.........................................................................
on to start Game 5 after Max Scherzer was scratched with neck spasms...Allowed four earned runs on five hits in 5.0 innings of work. Career Home.............. 0-1, 11.57 ERA, 1 G / 0 GS
Career Road.............. 0-1, 5.25 ERA, 3 G / 2 GS
AUGUST STREAKS: Recorded a 17.1 scoreless innings streak from Aug. 2 through Aug. 13...It was the longest scoreless innings streak by a Nationals pitcher CAREER BESTS
in 2019...Won three straight games during that stretch, the longest win streak of his career...Did not suffer a loss until Sept. 2...Across five starts he pitched Innings................ 8.0, 2x, Last: 5/23/17 vs. SEA
to a 1.05 ERA (3 ER/ 25.2 IP) with 16 strikeouts and 13 walks...Opposing batters hit .200 (18-for-90) with just six extra-base hits (6 2B) during the span. Strikeouts...............................12, 6/8/17 vs. BAL
STARTER vs. RELIEVER: Pitched to a 3.02 ERA (15 ER/44.2 IP) with 38 strikeouts in nine starts last season compared to an 11.17 ERA (24 ER/19.1 IP) with 19 Complete Games.........................................None
strikeouts in 18 relief appearances...Earned one earned run or fewer in six of the nine starts...Over his career, Ross owns a 3.91 ERA in 57 starts compared Shutouts.......................................................None
to a 9.67 ERA in 21 games as a reliever...Has issued just 2.87 walks per 9.0 innings in five Major League seasons. vs. DODGERS
PLAYER AB H HR RBI AVG
2018: Made his return to the mound after rehabbing from Tommy John ligament-replacement surgery in July 2017...Began his rehab outings on Aug. 6 Barnes
and returned to the active roster on Sept. 4...Made six rehab starts, going 2-1 with a 2.39 ERA between the Gulf Coast League, Single-A Potomac, Double- 2021 0 0 0 0 —
A Harrisburg and Triple-A Syracuse...His first Major League start of the season came on Sept. 13 vs. New York (NL)...He threw 5.0 innings of two-run ball, Career 1 0 0 0 .000
giving up four hits and two walks...Made his final start of the season on Sept. 28. Bellinger
2017: Had his third season in Washington cut short after undergoing Tommy John ligament-replacement surgery in July...Made his final start of the 2021 0 0 0 0 —
season on July 9 vs. Atlanta...In his previous four starts, was 2-1 with a 2.36 ERA (7 ER/26.2 IP), 22 strikeouts and eight walks...Struck out a career-high Career 2 1 0 1 .500
12 batters on June 8 vs. Baltimore...Matched a career-high with 8.0 innings on May 23 vs. Seattle (8.0 IP, 5 H, ER, 6 SO)...Opened the season by receiving Muncy
62 runs of support, the most in Major League Baseball history through a pitcher’s first four starts of the season, per Elias...His 10.14 average run support 2021 0 0 0 0 —
would have been first in MLB, if qualified...Began the season with Triple-A Syracuse, but was recalled on April 19...Was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Career 2 2 0 1 1.000
May 1 before being recalled on May 23. Pollock
2021 0 0 0 0 —
2016: Began the season in Washington’s rotation before being placed on the Disabled List on July 3...Missed 66 games due to right shoulder inflamma- Career 3 0 0 0 .000
tion...Posted a 2.79 ERA (3 ER/9.2 IP) with 14 strikeouts against just three walks in three games after reinstatement on Sept. 18...Posted a 19.2 scoreless Seager
innings streak from April 10 to April 30, the longest of any Washington pitcher and 13th-longest in the National League in 2016...Struck out 28 batters 2021 0 0 0 0 —
against just four walks (7.0 strikeout-to-walk ratio) over his five starts prior to his DL stint...Surrendered a home run to Nick Castellanos on May 10 vs. Career 5 5 1 2 1.000
Detroit, the first home run he had allowed in 160 at-bats, a streak that dated to August, 2015...He entered that game as the only qualified (3.09 batters Smith
faced/team game) starting pitcher in Major League Baseball to not allow a home run to that point in 2016, and, via the Elias Sports Bureau, his 160 at-bat 2021 0 0 0 0 —
streak was the third-longest in MLB at that time behind only Cincinnati’s RHP Blake Wood (174 at-bats) and Boston’s RHP Carson Smith (172 at-bats)... Career 2 2 1 3 1.000
Ross made his first career Postseason appearance, starting Game 4 of the NLDS at Los Angeles. Taylor
2015: In his first season in Washington’s system, started at Double-A Harrisburg before having his contract selected on June 6 and made his MLB debut 2021 0 0 0 0 —
that day vs. Chicago (NL), allowing three runs on six hits with four strikeouts in 5.0 innings...Solidified with his next two starts, June 13 at Milwaukee (8.0 Career 1 0 0 0 .000
IP, 7 H, 2 ER, BB, 8 SO) and June 19 vs. Pittsburgh (7.1 IP, 6 H, ER, BB, 11 SO)...With that 11 strikeout effort, Ross became just the third rookie to strike out Turner
at least 10 batters in a game in Nationals history, joining RHP Stephen Strasburg (14 - 6/1/10; 10 - 6/18/10) and LHP John Lannan (11 - 4/7/08)...Allowed 2021 0 0 0 0 —
three or fewer earned run in his first seven career starts, tying LHP Micah Bowie (7 GS, 5/20-6/22/07) for the second-longest such streak by a starting Career 6 1 0 0 .167
pitcher to begin a career in Nationals history (2005-pres.)...Made 13 starts before moving to the bullpen for the final three weeks of the season...Set a
Nationals record (2005-pres.) by starting his career facing 51 consecutive batters before issuing his first walk (June 13 at Milwaukee, Adam Lind)...Prior
to Yasiel Puig’s home run on August 11 at Los Angeles (NL), Ross faced 100 right-handed batters before surrendering an extra-base hit...Right-handed
batters hit just .172 (26-for-151) with on double, one triple, three home runs, 14 RBI, six walks and 42 strikeouts...When promoted, ranked among Eastern
League pitchers in ERA (T10th, 2.81) and strikeouts (4th, 54)...His 54 strikeouts led Washington Minor Leaguers while his 2.81 ERA was good for fourth...
Was rated by Baseball America as the No. 8 prospect in the Eastern League following the season...Entered the season rated as the No. 96 prospect in all
of baseball...Prior to being traded to the Nationals, was rated by Baseball America as the No. 4 prospect in San Diego’s chain.
ROOKIE RANKS: In 2015, ranked among National League rookie starting pitchers (min. 13 GS) in on-base percentage (2nd, .280), WHIP (3rd, 1.11), fewest
walks (4th, 21), strikeout-to-walk ratio (5th, 3.29) and strikeouts per 9.0 innings (8th, 8.10).
2014: Earned an invite to San Diego’s Major League Spring Training...Went a combine 10-6 with a 3.92 ERA in 23 games (22 starts) between Single-A
Lake Elsinore and Double-A San Antonio...While with Lake Elsinore, he was named a California League mid-season All-Star and CL Pitcher of the Week
on May 5...Was promoted to Double-A in mid-July...Following the season, was rated by Baseball America as the No. 6 prospect in the Single-A California
League...Entered the season rated as the No. 10 prospect in San Diego’s chain, per Baseball America.
REGULAR SEASON GAME LOGS
Date Opp. Res. W L ERA GS CG IP H R ER HR BB HB SO AVG RS #Pit NOTES

Totals W L ERA GS CG INN H R ER HR BB HB SO AVG RS #PIT

WIN% WHIP QS SHO BFP AB H/9 2B 3B HR/9 BB/9 BK SO/9 OBP RSA #P/IP

Team Rec SH SB CS PKO GIDP SO/BB SLG OPS BABIP

CAREER STATISTICS
Year Team Lg W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA
2015 Washington NL 5 5 0 0 16 13 0 76.2 64 33 31 7 21 69 1.11 3.45 3.64
2016 Washington NL 7 5 0 0 19 19 0 105.0 108 43 40 9 29 93 1.30 3.53 3.43
2017 Washington NL 5 3 0 0 13 13 0 73.2 88 44 41 16 20 68 1.47 5.00 5.01
2018 Washington NL 0 2 0 0 3 3 0 16.0 17 10 9 3 4 7 1.31 5.81 5.06
2019 Washington NL 4 4 0 2 27 9 0 64.0 74 41 39 7 33 57 1.67 4.55 5.48
2020 Washington NL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — —
2021 Washington NL
Totals 21 19 0 2 78 57 0 335.1 351 171 160 42 107 294 1.37 4.13 4.29
 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 • #23 E. Fedde
2021 WSH NL 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.00 1.02 0.00 • #49 S. Clay • #67 K. Finnegan
LAST: 4/7 vs. ATL (1.0 IP, SO) • #52 B. Hand • #44 D. Hudson
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. • #61 K. McGowin
• Enters 2021 with a .203/.279/.280 slash line against LHH across parts of 9 MLB seasons...Since 2018, that slash line is .174/.255/.268 w/ just 2 HR to LHH. • #21 T. Rainey
• 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. • #51 W. Suero
• Re-signed an minor league contract & sent to the Alternate Site on 9/2...2020 Pitch Mix: Changeup (58%) Sinker (31.5%) Curveball (5.6%) 4-Seamer (4.9%). • #50 A. Voth
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 0 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .000 / .000 / .000
VS. DODGERS
#49 CLAY, Sam — LHP — 27 years old — Born: Knoxville, TN — Drafted by Minnesota (4th rd., 2014) — Georgia Tech
PLAYER W L S G IP ER ERA
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA
Avilán
2021 WSH NL 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1.00 -0.98 0.00
2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
LAST: 4/7 vs. ATL (1.0 IP, H, 2 SO)
Career 1 0 0 10 7.1 4 4.91
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.
Clay
• 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 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
• In 2019, went 4-4 with 10 SV and a 3.25 ERA in 45 G between Double-A Pensacola and Triple-A Rochester, striking out 72 batters in 69.1 IP.
Fedde
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 0 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .250 / .250 / .250
2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
#23 FEDDE, Erick — RHP — 28 years old — Born: Las Vegas, NV — Drafted by Washington (1st rd., 2014) — University of Nevada-Las Vegas Career 0 0 0 1 1.0 0 0.00
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA Finnegan
2021 WSH NL 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1.2 6 6 5 0 3 1 5.40 7.22 27.00 2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
LAST: 4/7 vs. ATL (Loss, GS, 1.2 IP, 6 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, SO) Career 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
Former first-round pick (No. 18) in the 2014 First-Year Player Draft...Has brought stability to the back end of Washington’s rotation the last two seasons. Hand
• In 2020, made his first start of the season on 7/25 vs. New York (AL) (4.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, ER, BB, 3 SO) filling in for an injured Stephen Strasburg. 2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
• Earned his first win of the season on 8/14 at BAL (5.1 IP, 2 H, 3 BB)...Pitched to a 2.50 ERA (5 ER/18.0 IP) with a .182 opp. AVG in his last three starts. Career 3 0 5 23 25.0 9 3.24
• Career-high 7.0 IP on 9/23 vs. PHI (5 H, 3 ER, BB, 5 SO)...2020 Pitch Mix: Sinker (43.9%), Curve (18.4%), Cutter (16.6%), 4-Seam (11.6%), Split (9.5%). Hudson
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 0 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .545 / .643 / .818 2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
Career 2 5 0 23 49.0 21 3.86
#67 FINNEGAN, Kyle — RHP — 28 years old — Born: Detroit, MI — Drafted by Oakland (6th rd., 2013) — Texas State University McGowin
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA 2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
2021 WSH NL 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1.2 2 1 1 0 1 3 1.80 1.22 5.40 Career 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
LAST: 4/7 vs. ATL (1.0 IP, 3 SO) Rainey
Signed with the Nationals in Dec. 2019...Burst onto the Major League scene in 2020, becoming a reliable member of Washington’s bullpen. 2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
• In 2020, made Washington’s Opening Day roster...Led the Nationals bullpen with 25 appearances in his first Major League experience. Career 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
• 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). Ross
• Finished 2020 w/ a 0.00 ERA (9.1 IP) & 10 SO in his last 8 outings...2020 Pitch Mix: Sinker (70.2%), Slider (20.8%), Split Finger (8.8%), 4-Seam (0.2%). 2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 0 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .286 / .375 / .286 Career 0 2 0 4 16.2 13 7.02
Scherzer
#52 HAND, Brad — LHP — 31 years old — Born: Minneapolis, MN — Drafted by Florida (2nd rd., 2008) — Chaska (MN) High School 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 5 4 0 14 81.2 25 2.76
2021 WSH NL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 00 — — — Strasburg
LAST: N/A 2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
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. Career 3 5 0 11 71.0 20 2.54
• 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. Suero
• 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. 2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
• Since 2016, ranks among LHR in SO (1st, 434), Saves (2nd, 104)...2020 Pitch Mix: Slider (50.7%) 4-Seam (35.5%) Sinker (12.4%) Curveball (1.4%). Career 0 0 0 3 3.0 2 6.00
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 0 / 0 OPP. SLASH: — / — / — Voth
2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
#44 HUDSON, Daniel — RHP — 34 years old — Born: Lynchburg, VA — Drafted by Chicago (AL) (5th rd., 2008) — Old Dominion (VA) University Career 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
2021 WSH NL 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1.00 1.99 0.00
LAST: 4/6 vs. ATL (Win, 1.0 IP, BB, 2 SO)
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.
• 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.
• Allowed just one of eight (12.5%) inherited runners to score...Started strong, tossing scoreless relief in six of first seven outings.
• 4th pitcher in history to return to MLB after having TJ surgery twice ('12 & '13)...2020 Pitch Mix: 4-Seam (75.9%), Slider (16.7%), Changeup (5.6%), Curve (1.9%).
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 0 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .000 / .250 / .000

#61 McGOWIN, Kyle — RHP — 29 years old — Born: Southampton, NY — Drafted by LAA (5th rd., 2013) — Savannah (GA) State University
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 2 0 0 2.1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.43 3.45 0.00
LAST: 4/7 vs. ATL (1.1 IP, SO)
Tall, right-hander converted to the bullpen full-time in 2020...Developed a slider that became his go-to pitch in 2020.
• Opened the 2020 season at the Alternate Training Site...Was recalled on Sept. 2...Opponents hit .182 (6-for-33) with 15 strikeouts against his slider
• Earned first career win on Sept. 5 at Atlanta (2.1 IP, BB, 4 SO)...Offered scoreless relief in first six games (7.1 IP, 2 H, 12 SO, 2 BB).
• Surrendered just two extra-base hits in 2020 (2 HR)......2020 Pitch Mix: Slider (71.4%), Sinker (16.6%), Four Seam (11.6%), Changeup (0.5%).
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 1 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .000 / .125 / .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 1 0 0 1.0 2 2 2 1 1 0 3.00 19.02 18.00
LAST: 4/7 vs. ATL (Loss, 1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, HR, 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...2020 Pitch Mix: Four Seamer (60.9%), Slider (39.1%).
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 0 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .400 / .500 / 1.000

#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 2 0 0 1.1 2 1 1 0 0 2 1.50 0.02 6.75
LAST: 4/7 vs. ATL (1.0 IP, 2 H, ER, 2 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.
• In 2020, went 2-0 with a 3.80 ERA in 22 relief outings...Allowed just one home run...Struck out 28 batters in 23.2 innings pitched.
• 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..2020 Pitch Mix: Cutter (81.1%), Changeup (13.6%), Curve (5.2%).
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 2 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .333/ .333 / .333

#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 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 00 — — —
LAST: N/A
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...2020 Pitch Mix: 4-Seam (61%), Curve (23.5%), Cutter (12.4%), Split Finger (3.1%).
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 0 / 0 OPP. SLASH: — / — / —
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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: HOMESTAND: Career 65 8 2 5 .131
Veteran of 12 Major League seasons signed a one-year contract with the Nationals on Feb. 2, 2021...Washington is his sixth MLB club. Castro
• 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 0 0 0 0 —
• 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 189 50 2 20 .265
• 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. Garcia
• Was an American League All-Star and Silver Slugger Award winner in 2011...Has appeared in 36 Postseason games. 2021 0 0 0 0 —
RISP: — (0-0), 0 HR, 0 RBI LAST HOMER: 7/31/20 vs. CLE (Clevinger) CAREER HOMERS: 104 Career 0 0 0 0 —
Gomes
#13 CASTRO, Starlin — INF — 31 years old — Born: Monte Cristi, DOM — Signed by Chicago (NL) as NDFA (10/25/06) 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 25 4 1 4 .160
2021 WSH NL 3 11 0 4 1 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 .364 .364 .455 .818 Hernandez
LAST GAME: 0-3 ROAD TRIP: 2021 0 0 0 0 —
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. Career 0 0 0 0 —
• His 1,637 career hits are third among active MLB players since the start of 2010. Mercer
• 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. 2021 0 0 0 0 —
• 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. Career 103 25 3 9 .243
• 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. Lucory
RISP: .667 (2-3), 0 HR, 2 RBI LAST HOMER: 8/12/20 at NYM (Smith) CAREER HOMERS: 135 2021 0 0 0 0 —
Career 136 38 2 17 .279
#2 GARCÍA, Luis — INF — 20 — Born: New York, NY — Signed by Washington as a NDFA (7/2/16) Perez
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 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 .000 .250 .000 .250 Career 61 12 4 7 .197
LAST GAME: 0-2 ROAD TRIP: Robles
Left-handed hitting infielder with an advanced approach for his young age...Made his Major League debut in 2020 as the youngest player in MLB. 2021 0 0 0 0 —
• Opened the 2020 season at the Alternate Training Site (Fredericksburg)...Joined WSH on Aug. 14 between games of the doubleheader at Baltimore. Career 22 5 0 0 .227
• Made his MLB debut that night and recorded his first MLB hit, a single off Tommy Milone...Hit his first MLB homer on Aug. 17 at Atlanta (Toussaint). Soto
• Ranked among National League rookies (min. 135 PA) in batting average (3rd, .276), slugging percentage (4th, .366) and OPS (4th, .668) 2021 0 0 0 0 —
• Hit game winning, 10th-inn., two-run homer, Sept. 16 at Tampa Bay Rays (Anderson)...Was WSH 2019 Minor League Defensive Player of the Year. Career 17 3 1 5 .176
RISP: .000 (0-0), 0 HR, 0 RBI LAST HOMER: 9/16/20 at TBR (Anderson) CAREER HOMERS: 2 Stevenson
2021 0 0 0 0 —
#10 GOMES, Yan — C — 33 — Born: Sao Paulo, BRA — Drafted by Toronto (10th rd., 2009) — Barry (FL) University Career 7 1 0 0 .143
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS Turner
2021 WSH NL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — — — 2021 0 0 0 0 —
LAST GAME: HOMESTAND: Career 76 16 1 7 .211
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
• Ranked among NL catchers (min. 115 PA) in average (3rd, .284), slugging percentage (4th, .468), and OPS (4th, .787) in 2020. 2021 0 0 0 0 —
• 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 221 61 9 34 .276
• 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. BUEHLER
RISP: — (0-0), 0 HR, 0 RBI LAST HOMER: 9/27/20 vs. NYM (Matz) CAREER HOMERS: 103 PLAYER AB H HR RBI AVG
Avila
#29 HERNANDEZ, Yadiel — OF — 33 years old — Born: Matanzas, Cuba — Signed by Washington as a NDFA (10/1/16) 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 2 0 0 0 .000
2021 WSH NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 Castro
LAST GAME: 0-1 (PH) ROAD TRIP: 2021 0 0 0 0 —
Power-hitting left-handed hitting outfielder made his Major League debut in 2020 at the age of 32 after 6 seasons in Cuba and 3 in Washington’s system. Career 10 3 0 2 .300
• Won the 2020-21 Mexican Winter League batting title, hitting .339 with 10 2B, 4 HR, 24 RBI, a .448 OBP and a .475 SLG. Gomes
• Opened the 2020 season at the Alternate Training Site...Had his contract selected on Sept. 10...Made MLB debut, Sept. 10 vs. Atlanta as a pinch runner 2021 0 0 0 0 —
• Hit a walk-off HR on Sept. 22 vs. PHI for his 1st career HR...At 32 years, 349 days, became the oldest player in MLB history to hit a walkoff for his first HR. Career 3 0 0 0 .000
• WSH's 2019 Minor League Player of the Year... Led system in HR (33), RBI (90), SLG (.604), OPS (1.009), hits (142), XBH (56) and runs (87). García
RISP: .000 (0-1), 0 HR, 0 RBI LAST HOMER: 9/22/20 vs. PHI (Workman) CAREER HOMERS: 2 2021 0 0 0 0 —
Career 0 0 0 0 —
#28 LUCROY, Jonathan — C — 34 years old — Born: Eustis, FL — Drafted by MIL (3rd rd., 2017) — University of Louisiana-Lafayette Hernandez
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 2 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 .286 .286 .429 .714 Career 0 0 0 0 —
LAST GAME: 1-3 ROAD TRIP: Lucroy
A veteran of 11 Major League seasons signed a Minor League deal with Washington on April 4...Spent 2021 Spring Training with Chicago (AL). 2021 0 0 0 0 —
• Recorded a 2-run double in his first AB with the club, 4/6 vs. ATL...Appeared in one game with Boston in 2020...Signed with PHI in mid-September. Career 1 0 0 0 .000
• Split the 2019 season between the Angels (74 games) and Cubs (27 games)…Batted .270/.339/.441 with 7 HR and 24 RBI in first 44 G through 5/29. Mercer
• Since MLB debut (2010) ranks MLB catchers in 3B (1st, 24), hits (4th, 1,130), 2B (4th, 217), RBI (4th, 547), AVG (5th, .274), SLG (7th, .416) & OPS (7th, .751). 2021 0 0 0 0 —
• Is a two-time National League All-Star (2014, 2916)…Finished fourth in the 2013 NL Most Valuable Player voting with Milwaukee. Career 0 0 0 0 —
RISP: .500 (1-2), 0 HR, 2 RBI LAST HOMER: 9/15/19 vs. PIT (McRae) CAREER HOMERS: 108 Pérez
2021 0 0 0 0 —
#27 MERCER, Jordy — INF — 34 years old — Born: Taloga, OK — Drafted by Pittsburgh (3rd., 2008) — Oklahoma State University Career 0 0 0 0 —
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS Robles
2021 WSH NL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — — — 2021 0 0 0 0 —
LAST GAME: HOMESTAND: Career 5 3 0 0 .600
Veteran, versatile infielder was a non-roster invite to 2021 Major League Spring Training...Enters 2021 ranked 5th among active SS in career fielding% (.980). Soto
• Began the 2020 season with Detroit before joining the New York Yankees in mid-August...Hit .200 with 2 walks and 2 runs in 9 combined games. 2021 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. Career 5 0 0 0 .000
• Enters 2021 with experience at shortstop (837 G), second base (41 G), first base (8 G) and third base (5 G). Stevenson
• 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. 2021 0 0 0 0 —
RISP: — (0-0), 0 HR, 0 RBI LAST HOMER: 9/16/19 vs. BAL (Means) CAREER HOMERS: 64 Career 0 0 0 0 —
Turner
#3 PÉREZ, Hérnan — INF/OF — 30 years old — Born: Aragua, VEN — Signed by Detroit as NDFA (7/2/07) 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 5 0 0 0 .000
2021 WSH NL 3 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 .125 .222 .125 .347 Zimmerman
LAST GAME: 0-3 ROAD TRIP: 2021 0 0 0 0 —
Veteran of nine MLB seasons was a non-roster invite to 2021 Major League Spring Training. Career 0 0 0 0 —
• 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.
• Spent the 2020 season with the Chicago Cubs...Appeared in three games, going 1-for-6 (.167).
• 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.
• 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.
RISP: .000 (0-2), 0 HR, 0 RBI LAST HOMER: 9/29/19 at COL (Howard) CAREER HOMERS: 45

#16 ROBLES, Victor — OF — 23 years old — Born: Santo Domingo, DOM — Signed by Washington as NDFA (7/2/13)
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS
2021 WSH NL 3 7 3 2 0 0 0 0 4 2 1 0 .286 .583 .286 .869
LAST GAME: 0-1, 2 BB, SB ROAD TRIP:
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).
• Has reached safely in 7 of 12 plate appearances (.583 OBP, 2 H, 4 BB, HBP)...Hit .326 (15-for-46) with 2 2B, 3B, 5 RBI, 4 BB against LHP in 2020.
• 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: .000 (0-0), 0 HR, 0 RBI LAST HOMER: 9/20/20 at MIA (Dugger) CAREER HOMERS: 23
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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 3 8 3 2 0 0 0 1 4 1 1 0 .250 .500 .250 .750 2. Jackson Rutledge, RHP
LAST GAME: 1-2, BB, SB ROAD TRIP: 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: .500 (1-2), 0 HR, 1 RBI LAST HOMER: 9/23/20 vs. PHI (Eflin) CAREER HOMERS: 69 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 3 10 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 .200 .182 .200 .382 13. Sammy Infante, SS
LAST GAME: 0-3 ROAD TRIP: 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
• Capped 2020 with a career-long 12-game hit streak...Hit .417 (15-for-36) with 7 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 12 RBI, 4 BB, and 10 runs during the streak. 16. Tres Barrera, C
• Recorded one XBH hit in 7 straight games, tied for the 4th-longest streak in WSH history (2005-pres.). 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: .500 (1-2), 0 HR, 2 RBI LAST HOMER: 9/26/20 vs. NYM (deGrom) CAREER HOMERS: 3 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 3 11 2 3 1 0 2 4 0 2 0 0 .273 .333 .909 1.242 24. Joan Adon, RHP
LAST GAME: 0-3 ROAD TRIP: 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 (0-3), 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 3 9 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 .444 .444 .556 1.000 4. Andry Lara, RHP
LAST GAME: 0-1 (PH) ROAD TRIP: 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: — (0-0), 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
DATE SCORE BATTER RBI PITCHER INN OUTS NOTES

MULTI-HOMER GAMES
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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 TIME ATT.
Josh Bell — — April 6 3 4/2 OFF DAY
4/3 vs. NYM PPD 0-0 —
Patrick Corbin — — April 6 3 4/4 vs. NYM PPD 0-0 T2nd / -1.5
4/5 vs. ATL PPD 0-0 T2nd / -2.0
Will Harris Right Hand Inflammation 10 April 1 / March 29 3 4/6 vs. ATL W, 6-5 1-0 1st / 1.0 Hudson (1-0) Smith (0-1) None 3:10 4,801
Josh Harrison — — April 6 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) 2:49
Newcomb (1)2:08 4,927
Jon Lester — — April 6 3 4/8 OFF DAY 3rd / -2.5
4/9 at LAD
Kyle Schwarber — — April 6 3 4/10 at LAD
4/11 at LAD
Alex Avila — — April 6 April 9 3 4/12 at STL
4/13 at STL
Yan Gomes — — April 6 April 9 3 4/14 at STL
Brad Hand — — April 6 April 9 3 4/15 vs. ARI
4/16 vs. ARI
Jordy Mercer — — April 6 April 9 3 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