2012 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
2014 Washington Nationals	96–66	46	24
2013 Washington Nationals	86–76	50	27
2012 Washington Nationals · Current season	98–64	49	25
2011 Washington Nationals	80–81	50	30
2010 Washington Nationals	69–93	52	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
Sean Burnett	Pitchers	17	both	0	0	0	–	56.67	2.38	Average (53) — 14 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 2.38 over 56.67 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.
Tyler Clippard	Pitchers	36	both	0	0	0	–	72.67	3.72	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.72 over 72.67 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.
Ross Detwiler	Pitchers	48	both	45	2	0	.044	164.33	3.40	Average (52) — 57 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.40 over 164.33 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 Duke	Pitchers	30	both	1	0	0	.000	11.00	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.
Christian Garcia	Pitchers	56	both	0	0	0	–	8.00	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.
Gio González	Pitchers	47	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Michael Gonzalez	Pitchers	51	both	0	0	0	–	35.67	3.03	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.03 over 35.67 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.
Tom Gorzelanny	Pitchers	32	both	6	2	0	.333	65.00	62	Below average (1) — 434 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 62 over 65.00 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.
Edwin Jackson	Pitchers	33	both	57	13	0	.228	189.67	4.03	Average (50) — 224 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 4.03 over 189.67 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 Lannan	Pitchers	31	both	9	1	0	.111	33.00	17	Below average (37) — 432 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 17 over 33.00 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.
Brad Lidge	Pitchers	54	both	0	0	0	–	12.00	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.
Ryan Mattheus	Pitchers	52	both	1	0	0	.000	66.33	2.85	Average (52) — 57 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 2.85 over 66.33 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.
Ryan Perry	Pitchers	45	both	0	0	0	–	12.00	3	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.
Henry Rodríguez	Pitchers	63	both	0	0	0	–	29.33	5.83	Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 5.83 over 29.33 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.
Craig Stammen	Pitchers	35	both	6	0	0	.000	88.33	2.34	Average (54) — 5 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 2.34 over 88.33 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.
Drew Storen	Pitchers	22	both	0	0	0	–	30.33	2.37	Average (52) — 57 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 2.37 over 30.33 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.
Stephen Strasburg	Pitchers	37	both	47	13	1	.277	159.33	3.16	Average (53) — 14 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.16 over 159.33 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.
Chien-Ming Wang	Pitchers	40	both	6	1	0	.167	50.00	15	Below average (35) — 433 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 15 over 50.00 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.
Jordan Zimmermann	Pitchers	27	both	57	11	1	.193	195.67	2.94	Average (53) — 14 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 2.94 over 195.67 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.
Jesús Flores	Catchers	26	batting	277	59	6	.213	—	—	Average (45) — 441 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 277 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.
Sandy León	Catchers	41	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.
Carlos Maldonado	Catchers	49	batting	9	0	0	.000	—	—	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.
Wilson Ramos	Catchers	3	batting	83	22	3	265	—	—	Average (52) — 185 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 83 at-bats and 3 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.
Jhonatan Solano	Catchers	23	batting	35	11	2	.314	—	—	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.
Kurt Suzuki	Catchers	24	batting	146	39	5	.267	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 146 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.
Mark DeRosa	Infielders	7	batting	85	16	0	.188	—	—	Below average (44) — 470 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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.
Ian Desmond	Infielders	20	batting	513	150	25	.292	—	—	Strong (60) — 32 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 513 at-bats and 25 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.
Danny Espinosa	Infielders	8	batting	594	147	17	.247	—	—	Average (51) — 219 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 594 at-bats and 17 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.
César Izturis	Infielders	6	batting	4	2	0	.500	—	—	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.
Adam LaRoche	Infielders	25	batting	571	155	33	.271	—	—	Average (58) — 52 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 571 at-bats and 33 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.
Steve Lombardozzi Jr.	Infielders	1	batting	384	105	3	.273	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 384 at-bats and 3 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.
Michael Morse	Infielders	38	batting	406	118	18	.291	—	—	Average (59) — 41 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 406 at-bats and 18 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.
Chad Tracy	Infielders	18	batting	93	25	3	.269	—	—	Average (52) — 185 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 at-bats and 3 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	578	163	25	.282	—	—	Average (58) — 52 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 578 at-bats and 25 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.
Rick Ankiel	Outfielders	24	batting	158	36	5	.228	—	—	Average (48) — 345 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 158 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.
Roger Bernadina	Outfielders	2	batting	227	66	5	.291	—	—	Average (56) — 81 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 227 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.
Corey Brown	Outfielders	10	batting	25	5	1	.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.
Brett Carroll	Outfielders	15	batting	2	0	0	.000	—	—	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.
Bryce Harper	Outfielders	34	batting	533	144	22	.270	—	—	Average (56) — 81 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 533 at-bats and 22 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.
Tyler Moore	Outfielders	57	batting	156	41	10	.263	—	—	Average (54) — 135 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 156 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.
Xavier Nady	Outfielders	21	batting	102	16	3	.157	—	—	Below average (42) — 501 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 102 at-bats and 3 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.
Eury Pérez	Outfielders	55	batting	5	1	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.
Jayson Werth	Outfielders	28	batting	300	90	5	.300	—	—	Average (57) — 68 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 300 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2012 Washington Nationals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T05:39:41.807734+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.