2015 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
2017 Washington Nationals	97–65	55	30
2016 Washington Nationals	95–67	50	30
2015 Washington Nationals · Current season	83–79	50	32
2014 Washington Nationals	96–66	46	24
2013 Washington Nationals	86–76	50	27

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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
Aaron Barrett	Pitchers	30	both	0	0	0	–	29.33	4.60	Average (50) — 273 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 4.60 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.
David Carpenter	Pitchers	48	both	0	0	0	–	6.00	1.50	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.
Xavier Cedeño	Pitchers	29	both	0	0	0	–	3.00	6.00	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.
A. J. Cole	Pitchers	69	both	2	0	0	.000	9.33	5.79	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.
Abel De Los Santos	Pitchers	62	both	0	0	0	–	1.67	5.40	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.
Doug Fister	Pitchers	33	both	31	7	0	.226	103.00	4.19	Average (51) — 112 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 4.19 over 103.00 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.
Gio González	Pitchers	47	both	43	4	0	.093	175.67	3.79	Average (51) — 112 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 3.79 over 175.67 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.
Matt Grace	Pitchers	60	both	0	0	0	–	17.00	4.24	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.
Taylor Hill	Pitchers	55	both	0	0	0	–	12.00	3.75	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.
Casey Janssen	Pitchers	44	both	0	0	0	–	40.00	4.95	Average (50) — 273 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 4.95 over 40.00 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.
Taylor Jordan	Pitchers	38	both	6	2	0	.333	17.00	5.29	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.
Rafael Martin	Pitchers	52	both	0	0	0	–	12.33	5.11	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.
Jonathan Papelbon	Pitchers	58	both	0	0	0	–	23.67	3.04	Average (51) — 112 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 3.04 over 23.67 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.
Tanner Roark	Pitchers	57	both	27	5	0	.185	111.00	4.38	Average (50) — 273 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 4.38 over 111.00 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.
Joe Ross	Pitchers	41	both	27	3	0	.111	76.67	3.64	Average (51) — 112 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 3.64 over 76.67 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.
Max Scherzer	Pitchers	31	both	69	15	0	.217	228.67	2.79	Average (53) — 5 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 2.79 over 228.67 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.
Sammy Solis	Pitchers	36	both	2	1	0	.500	21.33	3.38	Average (51) — 112 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 21.33 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	0	0	0	–	4.00	0.00	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.
Drew Storen	Pitchers	22	both	0	0	0	–	55.00	3.44	Average (51) — 112 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 3.44 over 55.00 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.
Stephen Strasburg	Pitchers	37	both	38	5	0	.132	127.33	3.46	Average (52) — 23 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 3.46 over 127.33 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.
Matt Thornton	Pitchers	46	both	0	0	0	–	41.33	2.18	Average (52) — 23 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 2.18 over 41.33 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.
Blake Treinen	Pitchers	64	both	2	0	0	.000	67.67	3.86	Average (51) — 112 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 over 67.67 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.
Felipe Vázquez	Pitchers	73	both	0	0	0	–	48.33	2.79	Average (52) — 23 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 2.79 over 48.33 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.
Jordan Zimmermann	Pitchers	27	both	63	10	0	.159	201.67	3.66	Average (52) — 23 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 3.66 over 201.67 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.
José Lobatón	Catchers	59	batting	136	27	3	.199	—	—	Average (45) — 427 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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.
Wilson Ramos	Catchers	40	batting	475	109	15	.229	—	—	Average (48) — 339 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 475 at-bats and 15 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.
Pedro Severino	Catchers	23	batting	4	1	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.
Emmanuel Burriss	Infielders	16	batting	3	2	0	.667	—	—	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.
Ian Desmond	Infielders	20	batting	583	136	19	.233	—	—	Average (49) — 307 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 583 at-bats and 19 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.
Wilmer Difo	Infielders	1	batting	11	2	0	.182	—	—	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.
Yunel Escobar	Infielders	5	batting	535	168	9	.314	—	—	Strong (61) — 16 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 535 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.
Danny Espinosa	Infielders	8	batting	367	88	13	.240	—	—	Average (50) — 272 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 367 at-bats and 13 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	Infielders	12	both	187	38	6	.203	0.67	0.00	Average (45) — 427 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 187 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.
Anthony Rendon	Infielders	6	batting	311	82	5	.264	—	—	Average (52) — 193 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 311 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.
Clint Robinson	Infielders	25	both	309	84	10	.272	1.00	0.00	Average (54) — 128 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 309 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.
Trea Turner	Infielders	7	batting	40	9	1	.225	—	—	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.
Dan Uggla	Infielders	26	batting	120	22	2	.183	—	—	Below average (43) — 459 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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.
Ryan Zimmerman	Infielders	11	batting	346	86	16	.249	—	—	Average (52) — 193 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 346 at-bats and 16 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.
Matt den Dekker	Outfielders	21	batting	99	25	5	.253	—	—	Average (52) — 193 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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.
Bryce Harper	Outfielders	34	batting	521	172	42	.330	—	—	Strong (70) — 1 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 521 at-bats and 42 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.
Reed Johnson	Outfielders	4	batting	22	5	0	.227	—	—	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.
Denard Span	Outfielders	2	batting	246	74	5	.301	—	—	Average (57) — 64 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 246 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.
Michael Taylor	Outfielders	3	batting	472	108	14	.229	—	—	Average (48) — 339 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 472 at-bats and 14 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.
Jayson Werth	Outfielders	28	batting	331	73	12	.221	—	—	Average (47) — 374 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 331 at-bats and 12 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, 2015 Washington Nationals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T05:04:45.540214+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.