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Washington Nationals (1-5) at St. Louis Cardinals (5-4) : 2019 World Series Champions
Washington Nationals (1-5) at St. Louis Cardinals (5-4) : 2019 World Series Champions
2019 World Series Champions • National League East Champions: 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012 • National League Wild Card: 2019
WHEN... NATIONALS NEWS OPPONENT
Home......................................... 1-2 YOU CAN FIND US IN ST. LOUIS MILESTONE TRACKER ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
Road......................................... 0-3 The Washington Nationals open a three-game series against the Who Category Milestone The Nationals and Cardinals will meet six times in
Day.............................................1-4 St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night in a rematch of the 2019 Na- Jon Lester Wins 200 (193) 2021 (3 in D.C., 3 in STL)...The Nationals swept the
Night.......................................... 0-1 tional League Championship Series...Washington swept St. Louis Dave Martinez Wins 224 (202) Cardinals 4-0 during the 2019 NLCS...Nationals
*Most managerial wins in WSH history (2005-pres).
Current Streak........................... L5 on the way to the 2019 World Series. manager Dave Martinez made his Major League
Mike Rizzo Wins 1,000 (965)
Last 5 Games...........................0-5 • The Nationals and Cardinals will play six times in the next 10 Max Scherzer Strikeouts 3,000 (2,798) debut in 1986 against St. Louis when he was with
Last 10 Games.......................... 1-5 days...St. Louis will travel to D.C. next Monday-Wednesday Chicago (NL)...Cardinals pitching coach Mike Mad-
April........................................... 1-5 as a part of the next homestand...Prior to that, the Nationals dux spent the 2016-17 seasons serving the same role
Vs. LHSP.................................... 1-3 will face the Arizona Diamondbacks in a four-game weekend series. for the Nationals.
Vs. RHSP.................................. 0-2 2020 RECORD
Series Opener........................... 1-1 ROSTER MOVES W-L................................0-0 (0-0 in D.C., 0-0 in STL)
Series Opener at Home..........1-0 The Washington Nationals announced the following roster moves on Monday. Streak (since 2019)..................................................... L1
Series Opener on Road.......... 0-1 • Reinstated first baseman Josh Bell, infielder Josh Harrison and outfielder Kyle Schwarber from the Aggregate Score.................. Nationals 0, Cardinals 0
By Series..............................0-2-0 Injured List. ALL-TIME RECORD
By Home Series...................0-1-0 • Optioned infielder Luis García and outfielder Yadiel Hernandez to the Alternate Training Site (Freder- W-L / Nationals (2005-present).......................39-58
By Road Series.....................0-1-0 icksburg) and placed them on the Taxi Squad. W-L / Home (2005-present).............................26-25
Rubber Games......................... 0-1 • Returned right-handed pitcher Ryne Harper and left-handed pitcher T.J. McFarland to the Alternate W-L / Nationals Park (2008-present).............20-22
Sweeps/Were Swept.............. 0-1 Training Site (Fredericksburg). W-L / Away (2005-present).............................. 13-33
Scored First.............................. 0-1 • Designated catcher Jonathan Lucroy for assignment. W-L / Franchise (Expos/Nationals).............. 301-325
Opponent Scored First...........1-4 2021 GAME LOG
1-run games............................. 1-2 2 FOR 22 DATE RESULT WIN-LOSS-SAVE
1 or 2 run games...................... 1-3 Juan Soto clubbed his first two home runs of the 2021 season on Saturday night...It was his eighth career 4/12atSTL
Comeback Wins....................... 1-2 multi-home run game...He hit a sixth inning solo shot off Julio Urías and a ninth inning two-run homer off 4/13atSTL
Last AB Wins............................. 1-1 Scott Alexander. 4/14atSTL
Walkoff Wins............................1-0 • Soto has reached base safely in four of six games this season, going 6-for-20 (.300) with two homers, 4/19vsSTL
Tied After 6............................... 1-1 four RBI, five walks, one stolen base and six runs scored. 4/20vsSTL
Tied After 8..............................1-0 4/21vsSTL
Behind After 6........................0-4 FORGOT ABOUT TREA? MIKE RIZZO
Behind After 7.......................... 1-3 Trea Turner homered in back-to-back games to start the 2021 season, clubbing two-run homers on Opening Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General
Behind After 8........................ 0-3 Day and in Game 1 one of Wednesday's doubleheader...He also doubled on Wednesday giving him three Manager Mike Rizzo enters his 13th season as the head
Division Games........................ 1-2 extra-base hits so far this season. of Washington’s baseball operation and his 38th season
Vs. Other Divisions................. 0-3 • Turner became the first player in Nationals history (2005-pres.) to homer in the first two games of a in professional baseball...On Sept. 5, 2020, Rizzo agreed
Vs. N.L. Teams.......................... 1-5 season. to a multi-year contract extension...He enters the 2021
Vs. N.L. East.............................. 1-2 • His Opening Day homer tied the game at 4-4, a game Washington eventually won, 6-5. season as the third-longest tenured General Manager in
Vs. N.L. West........................... 0-3 • In 2020, Turner led MLB shortstops in slugging percentage (.588), OBP (.394), average (.335), OPS Major League Baseball... Under Rizzo’s leadership, the
Hit 0 HR................................... 0-3 (.982), extra-base hits (31) and triples (T1st, 4). Nationals have transformed into one of Major League
Hit 1+ HR................................... 1-2 Baseball’s perennially elite clubs, winning a World Series
Hit 2+ HR.................................. 0-1 ROLLIN' ROBLES in 2019, earning four National League East titles (2012,
Scored 3 or Fewer Runs........ 0-3 Leadoff hitter Victor Robles has reached base safely in all six games this season and has hit safely in five of 2014, 2016, 2017) and one Wild Card berth (2019) in the
Scored 4 or More Runs........... 1-2 the six...He has reached safely in 10 of 25 plate appearances (.400 OBP). last nine seasons.
Scored 5 or More Runs........... 1-2 DAVE MARTINEZ
Fourth-year manager Dave Martinez was named the sev-
Allowed 3 or Fewer Runs...... 0-3 ZIM!
enth field manager in Nationals history on Oct. 30, 2017...
Allowed 4 or More Runs......... 1-2 Ryan Zimmerman ranks fourth in the National League with a .381 batting average...He is 8-for-21 (.381) with
Martinez has led the club through a steady, unwavering
Allowed 5 or More Runs......... 1-2 a double and two runs scored...He has recorded three multi-hit games in his five starts. approach, consistent strategy and never-ending positivity
More Hits than Opponent...... 1-3 and support for players...That includes an improbable run
Fewer Hits than Opponent.... 0-1 TAXI SQUAD to the 2019 World Series Championship...Martinez was
Committed No Errors.............. 1-5 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,
Starter Goes at least 5 inn..... 1-3 • Catcher Tres Barrera, infielder Luis García, outfielder Yadiel Hernandez, right-handed pitcher Kyle Mc- 2020...A 16-year Major League outfielder, Martinez joined
Starter Goes at least 6 inn..... 1-2 Gowin, outfielder Gerardo Parra. the Nationals after 10 seasons as a Major League coach in
Home Whites............................ 1-1 Chicago (2015–17) and Tampa Bay (2008–14).
Road Greys.............................. 0-3
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
Red Alternates......................... 0-1
IN THE COMMUNITY @dougherty_jesse - Washington Post (April 11)
Blue Alternates.......................0-0
WASHINGTON NATIONALS HOST FRONTLINE WORKERS Brad Hand was very sharp in his first inning of the sea-
Blue Stars & Stripes...............0-0
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been felt in our ballpark, in our communities, and throughout son. Finished it by going upstairs to strike out Corey
White Stars & Stripes.............0-0
the world. Loved ones have been lost, and lives have been forever changed. Seager with a 93 mph fastball.
WELCOME TO THE SHOW
NAME MLB DEBUT Throughout this crisis, we have seen friends, families, and neighbors exhibit bravery, dedication, and self- @maria_torres3 - The Athletic (April 11)
OF Cody Wilson.................4/7 vs. ATL Max Scherzer on Ryan Zimmerman's unassisted dou-
lessness for the greater good. These men and women have supported our sick, stocked our stores, and kept
LHP Sam Clay.....................4/7 vs. ATL
us safe. Please join us in expressing our thanks to them, and all those who have remained on the frontlines ble play: "He's got some hops...He's way more athletic
throughout these difficult times. than you guys wanna give him credit for. And he can
run. He doesn't need a pinch runner either.
CAREER STATISTICS
Year Team Lg W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA
2017 Washington NL 0 1 0 0 3 3 0 15.1 25 16 16 5 8 15 2.15 7.21 9.39
2018 Washington NL 2 4 0 0 11 11 0 50.1 55 31 31 8 22 46 1.53 4.67 5.54
2019 Washington NL 4 2 0 0 21 12 0 78.0 81 39 39 11 33 41 1.46 5.30 4.50
2020 Washington NL 2 3 0 0 10 7 0 43.1 42 22 21 8 21 23 1.45 6.19 4.36
2021 Washington NL 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1.2 6 6 5 0 3 1 5.40 7.20 27.00
Totals 8 12 0 0 47 35 0 195.2 214 117 115 34 88 131 1.54 5.50 5.29
TOMORROW’S STARTER - #37 - STEPHEN STRASBURG - RHP - 6’5” / 240 - 32 YEARS OLD
Year Team Lg W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA
2021 Washington NL 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 6.0 1 0 0 0 2 8 0.50 1.33 0.00
Totals 112 59 0 0 242 242 2 1449.2 1194 563 512 144 380 1705 1.09 2.95 3.18
Year Opp. Lg W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA
2021 STL NL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — —
Totals 3 2 0 0 8 8 0 50.1 42 14 14 3 13 58 1.09 — 2.50
BULLPEN NOTES BULLPEN MAP
#70 AVILÁN, Luis — LHP — 31 years old — Born: Caracas, VEN — Signed by Atlanta as NDFA (8/22/05) LEFT RIGHT
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA • #70 L. Avilán • #67 K. Finnegan
2021 WSH NL 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 2.0 1 1 1 1 0 3 0.50 6.38 4.50 • #49 S. Clay • #44 D. Hudson
LAST: 4/9 at LAD (Loss, 1.0 IP, H, ER, HR, 2 SO) • #52 B. Hand • #21 T. Rainey
Veteran left-hander joined the Nationals on a Minor League contract with an invite to 2021 Major League Spring Training and went on to make the team. • #51 W. Suero
• Entered 2021 with a .203/.279/.280 slash line against LHH across parts of 9 MLB seasons...Since 2018, that slash line is .172/.251/265 w/ just 2 HR to LHH. • #50 A. Voth
• In 2020, recorded a 4.32 ERA in 10 appearances with NYY...Made his NYY debut in 7/25 loss at Washington (1.0IP, ER, H, 2 SO, HR)...Released on 8/28.
• Re-signed an 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%). VS. CARDINALS
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 0 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .143 / .143 / .571 PLAYER W L S G IP ER ERA
Avilán
#49 CLAY, Sam — LHP — 27 years old — Born: Knoxville, TN — Drafted by Minnesota (4th rd., 2014) — Georgia Tech 2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA Career 1 0 0 12 11.1 4 3.18
2021 WSH NL 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3.2 3 3 3 0 1 3 1.09 2.18 7.36 Clay
LAST: 4/10 at LAD (1.2 IP, 2 H, 3 ER, BB, SO) 2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
Signed a Major League deal with the Nationals in Nov. 2020 after seven seasons in Minnesota’s Minor League system...Is under team control for six years. Career 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
• 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. Corbin
• 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. 2021 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. Career 2 2 0 7 41.0 19 4.17
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 0 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .214 / .267 / .286 Fedde
2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
#67 FINNEGAN, Kyle — RHP — 28 years old — Born: Detroit, MI — Drafted by Oakland (6th rd., 2013) — Texas State University
Career 0 0 0 1 5.0 4 7.20
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 0 0 0 3 0 0 2.0 3 1 1 0 1 4 2.00 0.50 4.50
2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
LAST: 4/10 at LAD (0.1 IP, H, SO)
Career 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
Signed with the Nationals in Dec. 2019...Burst onto the Major League scene in 2020, becoming a reliable member of Washington’s bullpen.
Hand
• In 2020, made Washington’s Opening Day roster...Led the Nationals bullpen with 25 appearances in his first Major League experience.
2021 0 0 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).
Career 0 1 6 12 15.2 10 5.74
• 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%).
Hudson
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 3 / 3 OPP. SLASH: .333 / .400 / .444
2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
#52 HAND, Brad — LHP — 31 years old — Born: Minneapolis, MN — Drafted by Florida (2nd rd., 2008) — Chaska (MN) High School Career 0 0 1 16 20.2 7 3.05
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA Rainey
2021 WSH NL 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.00 0.95 0.00 2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
LAST: 4/11 at LAD (1.0 IP, SO) Career 0 0 0 3 3.1 3 8.10
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. Ross
• 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. 2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
• 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. Career 2 0 0 5 16.0 7 3.94
• 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%). Scherzer
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 0 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .000 / .000 / .000 2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
Career 2 6 0 11 70.2 26 3.31
#44 HUDSON, Daniel — RHP — 34 years old — Born: Lynchburg, VA — Drafted by Chicago (AL) (5th rd., 2008) — Old Dominion (VA) University Strasburg
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 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1.00 1.99 0.00 Career 3 2 0 8 50.1 14 2.50
LAST: 4/6 vs. ATL (Win, 1.0 IP, BB, 2 SO) Suero
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. 2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
• 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. Career 0 0 0 6 8.1 1 1.08
• Allowed just one of eight (12.5%) inherited runners to score...Started strong, tossing scoreless relief in six of first seven outings. Voth
• 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%). 2021 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 0 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .000 / .250 / .000 Career 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 —
#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 2 0 0 2.0 4 4 4 2 1 1 2.50 16.45 18.00
LAST: 4/11 at LAD (1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, HR, SO)
Hard-throwing right-handed reliever has developed into one of the more reliable members of Washington’s bullpen over the last two seasons.
• In 2020, led the Nationals and ranked T4th in the NL with 9 Hld...Tossed scoreless relief in 14 of 16 outings to start the season (7/25-9/3).
• Paced Washington’s pen’ and ranked among NL relievers in opp. batting avg. (3rd, .119), opp. on-base percentage (5th, .213) and strikeouts (T11th, 32).
• Struck out 24 batters and issued six walks in 16.1 innings...Placed on IL on Sept. 15...2020 Pitch Mix: Four Seamer (60.9%), Slider (39.1%).
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 0 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .400 / .455 / 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 4 0 0 3.1 3 1 1 0 2 3 1.50 3.00 2.70
LAST: 4/10 at LAD (1.0 IP, 2 BB, SO)
Tall right-handed pitcher with an electric arm was an integral part of Washington’s bullpen in 2019, his first full Major League season.
• Has tossed scoreless relief in 3 of 4 G to start 2021...In 2020, went 2-0 w/ a 3.80 ERA in 22 outings...Allowed one HR...Struck out 28 batters in 23.2 IP.
• Pitched to a 1.69 ERA (2 ER/10.2 IP) with 15 strikeouts, one home run and a .114 opponents average (4-for-35) in 11 September outings.
• Lefties hit .163 (7-for-43) with two doubles and 13 strikeouts..2020 Pitch Mix: Cutter (81.1%), Changeup (13.6%), Curve (5.2%).
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 2 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .231/ .333 / .308
#50 VOTH, Austin — RHP — 28 years old — Born: Redmond, WA — Drafted by Washington (5th rd., 2013) — University of Washington
YR TEAM LG W L SV SVO G GS CG INN H R ER HR BB SO WHIP FIP ERA
2021 WSH NL 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 1 1.50 4.50 0.00
LAST: 4/10 at LAD (0.2 IP, BB, SO)
Washington’s fifth round pick in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft...Washington’s 2015 Minor League Pitcher of the Year...Made his MLB debut in 2018.
• In 2020, made a career-high 11 starts in his 3rd MLB season...Capped 2020 by going 2-0 w/ a 3.80 ERA (9 ER/21.1 IP) w/ 21 SO & 6 BB in his last 4 starts.
• Tossed his first career complete game, Sept. 22 vs. Philadelphia (7.0 IP, 3 H, ER, BB, 7 SO)...Matched a career-high with seven strikeouts in that outing.
• Posted a 4.80 ERA, 1.07 WHIP & .217 opponent's BA in 6 GS at Nationals Park...2020 Pitch Mix: 4-Seam (61%), Curve (23.5%), Cutter (12.4%), Split Finger (3.1%).
HOLDS: 0 IR / IS: 1 / 0 OPP. SLASH: .000 / .333 / .000
HITTERS NOTES VS. CARDINALS
#19 BELL, Josh (S) — 1B — 28 years old — Born: Irving, TX — Drafted by Pittsburgh (2nd rd., 2011) — Dallas Jesuit College Preparatory High School 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: ROAD TRIP: Career 30 5 0 2 .167
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. Bell
• Led MLB Spring Training in SLG (.872) and OPS (1.328)...Recorded 11 XBH (5 2B, 6 HR)...Hit .226 with 3 2B, 8 HR, 22 RBI, 22 BB in 57 games in 2020. 2021 0 0 0 0 —
• Entering 2021, his .466 career SLG ranks 4th among switch-hitters, while his 309 career RBI rank 6th and his 86 career HR are tied for 7th since 2016. Career 220 56 8 40 .255
• 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). Castro
• Has hit 65 HR from the left side and 21 from the right side...Fnished third in the 2017 National League Rookie of the Year voting. 2021 0 0 0 0 —
RISP: — (0-0), 0 HR, 0 RBI LAST HOMER: 9/24/20 vs. CHI (Ryan) CAREER HOMERS: 86 Career 458 134 10 54 .293
Gomes
#6 AVILA, Alex (L) — C — 34 years old — Born: Hialeah, FL — Drafted by Detroit (5th Rd., 2008) — University of Alabama 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 28 10 0 2 .357
2021 WSH NL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — — — Harrison
LAST GAME: DNP ROAD TRIP: 2021 0 0 0 0 —
Veteran of 12 Major League seasons signed a one-year contract with the Nationals on Feb. 2, 2021...Washington is his sixth MLB club. Career 304 76 6 36 .250
• 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. Mercer
• 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. 2021 0 0 0 0 —
• 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. Career 330 80 4 36 .242
• Was an American League All-Star and Silver Slugger Award winner in 2011...Has appeared in 36 Postseason games. Perez
RISP: — (0-0), 0 HR, 0 RBI LAST HOMER: 7/31/20 vs. CLE (Clevinger) CAREER HOMERS: 104 2021 0 0 0 0 —
Career 181 44 2 15 .243
#13 CASTRO, Starlin — INF — 31 years old — Born: Monte Cristi, DOM — Signed by Chicago (NL) as NDFA (10/25/06) Robles
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS 2021 0 0 0 0 —
2021 WSH NL 6 24 0 7 1 0 0 4 0 6 0 0 .292 .292 .333 .625 Career 28 7 1 4 .250
LAST GAME: 2-4 ROAD TRIP: 3-13, RBI Schwarber
Veteran, consistent, versatile infielder enters his 2nd year with the Nationals...Is a four-time All-Star...Made his MLB debut in 2010 at the age of 20. 2021 0 0 0 0 —
• His 1,640 career hits are third among active MLB players since the start of 2010. Career 207 38 9 27 184
• 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 0 0 0 0 —
• Finished 5th in the NL Rookie of the Year Voting in 2010...In 2016, he became the 4th second baseman in NYY history to hit 20 HR in a season. Career 38 5 1 4 .132
RISP: .600 (3-5), 0 HR, 3 RBI LAST HOMER: 8/12/20 at NYM (Smith) CAREER HOMERS: 135 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 2 0 0 0 .000
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS Turner
2021 WSH NL 2 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 .500 .500 .500 1.000 2021 0 0 0 0 —
LAST GAME: DNP HOMESTAND: 2-4, RBI Career 46 11 1 3 .239
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 285 82 12 38 .288
• 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. GANT
RISP: 1.000 (1-1), 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — — — Bell
LAST GAME: ROAD TRIP: 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 5 1 0 0 .200
• Appeared in 33 games for the Nationals in 2020...Hit .309 (21-for-68) with 2 2B, 3 HR, 14 RBI, 6 BB and 10 runs in 22 starts. Castro
• Hit .320 (8-for-25) with runners in scoring position and .429 (6-for-14) with two outs and runners in scoring position. 2021 0 0 0 0 —
• Started games at 2B (8), 3B (7), LF (3), RF (1) and DH (3)... Hit first HR as a National on Aug. 4 vs. New York (Matz). Career 3 0 0 0 .000
• 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: — (0-0), 0 HR, 0 RBI LAST HOMER: 8/30/20 at BOS (Godley) CAREER HOMERS: 56 2021 0 0 0 0 —
Career 3 1 0 0 .333
#27 MERCER, Jordy — INF — 34 years old — Born: Taloga, OK — Drafted by Pittsburgh (3rd., 2008) — Oklahoma State University Harrison
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS 2021 0 0 0 0 —
2021 WSH NL 2 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 .429 .429 .429 .857 Career 6 2 0 2 .333
LAST GAME: 0-3 ROAD TRIP: 3-7 Mercer
Veteran, versatile infielder was a non-roster invite to 2021 Major League Spring Training...Entered 2021 ranked 5th among active SS in career fielding% (.980). 2021 0 0 0 0 —
• 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. Career 7 1 0 0 .143
• 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 5 3 0 0 .600
RISP: 1.000 (0-1), 0 HR, 0 RBI LAST HOMER: 9/16/19 vs. BAL (Means) CAREER HOMERS: 64 Robles
2021 0 0 0 0 —
#3 PÉREZ, Hérnan — INF/OF — 30 years old — Born: Aragua, VEN — Signed by Detroit as NDFA (7/2/07) Career 0 0 0 0 —
YR TEAM LG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS Schwarber
2021 WSH NL 5 12 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 0 .083 .154 .083 .237 2021 0 0 0 0 —
LAST GAME: DNP ROAD TRIP: 0-4 Career 6 1 0 1 .167
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 3 1 0 0 .333
• 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 —
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#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 6 3 1 2 .500
2021 WSH NL 6 20 3 5 0 0 0 0 4 3 1 1 .250 .400 .250 .650 Zimmerman
LAST GAME: 1-4 ROAD TRIP: 3-13 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 4 1 0 0 .250
• Has hit safely in 5 of 6 games and has reached safely in all 6 games...Has reached safely in 10 of 25 plate appearances.
• In 2020, ranked fourth in the National League with 9 hit by pitch..Since the start of 2019, ranks 2nd in Major League Baseball with 35 hit by pitch.
• Earned Major League Baseball Play of the Week honors for tracking down a deep fly ball by Alec Bohm and doubling off Jean Segura, Aug. 25 vs. PHI.
• Finished 6th in the NL ROY voting in 2019...Was 1 of 3 players (only rookie) to have at least 33 2B, 17 HR and 28 SB (Trea Turner and Jonathan Villar).
RISP: .500 (1-2), 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — — —
LAST GAME: ROAD TRIP:
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.
• In 2020, tied for the team lead with 30 walks, while his 11 HR were tied for 2nd...His 11 HR ranked tied for 10th among National League left-handed hitters.
• 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: — (0-0), 0 HR, 0 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 6 20 6 6 0 0 2 4 5 3 1 1 .300 .440 .600 1.040 2. Jackson Rutledge, RHP
LAST GAME: 0-4 ROAD TRIP: 4-12, 2 HR, 3 RBI, BB, 3R 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: .200 (1-5), 0 HR, 1 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 6 17 1 3 0 0 0 2 0 5 0 0 .176 .167 .176 .343 13. Sammy Infante, SS
LAST GAME: 1-1 (PH) ROAD TRIP: 1-7 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: .333 (1-3), 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 6 23 3 7 1 0 2 4 1 4 1 0 .304 .360 .609 .969 24. Joan Adon, RHP
LAST GAME: 3-4, SB ROAD TRIP: 5-12, BB, R, SB 25. Jakson Reetz, C
Elite athlete with electric, game-changing speed, the ability to hit for both power and average..Is a leader in the clubhouse and a staple in the community. 26. Sterling Sharp, RHP
• Finished 7th in the NL MVP voting and garnered consideration for the Silver Slugger Award in 2020...Was one of six players in MLB with 10 HR/10 SB. 27. Andry Arias, OF
• Led MLB with 78 hits...Led MLB shortstops in SLG (.588), OBP (.394), AVG (.335), OPS (.982), XBH (31)...Hit 3 leadoff HR in 2020. 28. Jackson Tetreault, RHP
• Is WSH all-time (2005-pres.) leader in leadoff HR (12) and SB (171)...Recorded 500 career hits faster than any player in WSH history (434 G). 29. Nick Banks, OF
• In 2019, missed 39 games but still ranked in the NL in SB (2nd, 35), 2B (T8th, 37) & AVG (10th, .298)...Reached safely in 15 of 17 2019 Postseason games. 30. Reid Schaller, RHP
RISP: .000 (0-5), 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 6 21 2 8 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 .381 .381 .429 .810 4. Andry Lara, RHP
LAST GAME: 0-4 ROAD TRIP: 4-12, R 5. Mason Denaburg, RHP
The face of the franchise is the Nationals’ all-time leader in virtually every offensive category...Returns to the Nationals after opting out of the 2020 season. 6. Tim Cate, LHP
• Is the all-time home run leader (270) in D.C. baseball history, franchise history (Montreal/Washington) and Nationals history (2005-pres.). 7. Seth Romero, LHP
• Clubbed the first home run in Nationals World Series history in Game 1 of the 2019 World Series (Cole)...Is a two-time NL All-Star (2017, 2009). 8. Matt Cronin, LHP
• 11 career walk-off homers are T8th in MLB history, T2nd in NL history (Stan Musial-12, Tony Perez-11), and 2nd among active players (Albert Pujols-12). 9. Drew Mendoza, 1B
• Was a National League All-Star in 2017 and 2009...Is a 2-time Silver Slugger (2009, 2010)...Won an NL Gold Glove in 2009. 10. Yasel Antuna, INF
RISP: .000 (0-3), 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