2006 Washington Nationals

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Washington Nationals franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2025 · 92 seasons.

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2009 Washington Nationals	59–103	61	36
2008 Washington Nationals	—	56	31
2007 Washington Nationals	—	53	32
2006 Washington Nationals · Current season	71–91	63	35
2005 Washington Nationals	81–81	64	32

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Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Tony Armas Jr.	Pitchers	36	both	50	3	0	.060	154.00	5.03	Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.03 over 154.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Pedro Astacio	Pitchers	34	both	25	5	0	.200	90.33	5.98	Average (48) — 244 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.98 over 90.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jason Bergmann	Pitchers	57	both	8	0	0	.000	81.00	29	Below average (6) — 292 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 29 over 81.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Chris Booker	Pitchers	30	both	0	0	0	–	5.00	10	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Micah Bowie	Pitchers	59	both	1	0	0	.000	11.00	15	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bill Bray	Pitchers	43	both	1	0	0	.000	24.00	19	Below average (39) — 287 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 19 over 24.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Brett Campbell	Pitchers	39	both	0	0	0	–	4.00	4	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Roy Corcoran	Pitchers	43	both	1	0	0	.000	12.00	6	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Chad Cordero	Pitchers	32	both	2	0	0	.000	73.33	3.19	Average (53) — 42 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 3.19 over 73.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Zach Day	Pitchers	27	both	7	0	0	.000	29.00	5	Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5 over 29.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ryan Drese	Pitchers	45	both	3	0	0	.000	9.00	2	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Joey Eischen	Pitchers	58	both	2	0	0	.000	18.00	22	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Liván Hernández	Pitchers	61	both	45	12	1	.267	146.67	5.34	Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.34 over 146.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Shawn Hill	Pitchers	41	both	6	1	0	.167	43.00	6	Average (49) — 215 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 6 over 43.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Travis Hughes	Pitchers	37	both	1	1	0	1.000	13.00	8	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Gary Majewski	Pitchers	38	both	3	0	0	.000	55.33	3.58	Average (52) — 76 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 3.58 over 55.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Mike O'Connor	Pitchers	48	both	31	2	0	.065	105.00	4.80	Average (51) — 114 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 4.80 over 105.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ramón Ortiz	Pitchers	26	both	56	6	1	.107	190.67	5.57	Average (49) — 215 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.57 over 190.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
John Patterson	Pitchers	22	both	8	2	0	.250	36.00	8	Average (47) — 263 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 8 over 36.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Beltrán Pérez	Pitchers	54	both	6	3	0	.500	16.00	8	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Santiago Ramírez	Pitchers	55	both	0	0	0	–	6.00	4	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jon Rauch	Pitchers	51	both	4	0	0	.000	91.33	3.35	Average (54) — 22 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 3.35 over 91.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Saúl Rivera	Pitchers	52	both	4	0	0	.000	60.33	3.43	Average (53) — 42 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 3.43 over 60.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Félix Rodríguez	Pitchers	47	both	1	0	0	.000	32.00	31	Below average (23) — 291 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 31 over 32.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Chris Schroder	Pitchers	55	both	2	0	0	.000	23.00	21	Below average (37) — 288 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 21 over 23.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Mike Stanton	Pitchers	30	both	1	0	0	.000	44.33	4.47	Average (51) — 114 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 4.47 over 44.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Billy Traber	Pitchers	40	both	13	1	0	.077	53.00	15	Below average (36) — 289 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 15 over 53.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ryan Wagner	Pitchers	35	both	3	1	0	.333	36.00	26	Below average (27) — 290 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 26 over 36.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Robert Fick	Catchers	13	batting	128	34	2	.266	—	—	Average (50) — 252 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 128 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Wiki González	Catchers	7	batting	35	8	0	.229	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Brandon Harper	Catchers	10	batting	41	12	2	.293	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Matthew LeCroy	Catchers	18	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Brian Schneider	Catchers	23	batting	410	105	4	.256	—	—	Average (47) — 340 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 410 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Marlon Anderson	Infielders	8	batting	215	59	5	.274	—	—	Average (51) — 221 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 215 at-bats and 5 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bernie Castro	Infielders	9	batting	110	25	0	.227	—	—	Average (45) — 398 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 110 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Royce Clayton	Infielders	10	batting	305	82	0	.269	—	—	Average (49) — 284 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 305 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Melvin Dorta	Infielders	18	batting	19	4	0	.211	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Brendan Harris	Infielders	4	batting	32	8	0	.250	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Nick Johnson	Infielders	24	batting	500	145	23	.290	—	—	Average (56) — 74 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 500 at-bats and 23 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Felipe López	Infielders	7,2	batting	274	77	2	.281	—	—	Average (51) — 221 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 274 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Henry Mateo	Infielders	4	batting	26	4	1	.154	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
José Vidro	Infielders	3	batting	463	134	7	.289	—	—	Average (53) — 145 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 463 at-bats and 7 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ryan Zimmerman	Infielders	11	batting	614	176	20	.287	—	—	Average (54) — 117 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 614 at-bats and 20 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Marlon Byrd	Outfielders	26	batting	197	44	5	.223	—	—	Average (45) — 398 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 197 at-bats and 5 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ryan Church	Outfielders	19	batting	196	54	10	.276	—	—	Average (53) — 145 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 196 at-bats and 10 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Alex Escobar	Outfielders	44	batting	87	31	4	.356	—	—	Average (58) — 38 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
José Guillén	Outfielders	6	batting	241	52	9	.216	—	—	Below average (44) — 417 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 241 at-bats and 9 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Damian Jackson	Outfielders	2	batting	116	23	4	.198	—	—	Below average (44) — 417 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 116 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Austin Kearns	Outfielders	28	batting	212	33	8	.250	—	—	Below average (37) — 470 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 212 at-bats and 8 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Nook Logan	Outfielders	7	batting	90	27	1	.300	—	—	Average (52) — 185 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 90 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
George Lombard	Outfielders	17	batting	21	3	1	.143	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Luis Matos	Outfielders	21	batting	15	3	0	.200	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Alfonso Soriano	Outfielders	12	batting	647	179	46	.277	—	—	Average (56) — 74 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 647 at-bats and 46 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Mike Vento	Outfielders	16	batting	18	5	0	.278	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Daryle Ward	Outfielders	31	batting	104	32	6	.308	—	—	Average (55) — 95 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 104 at-bats and 6 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Brandon Watson	Outfielders	00	batting	28	5	0	.179	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2006 Washington Nationals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:49:23.291923+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.