2017 Washington Nationals

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

These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.

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Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2019 Washington Nationals	93–69	57	37
2018 Washington Nationals	82–80	59	37
2017 Washington Nationals · Current season	97–65	55	30
2016 Washington Nationals	95–67	50	30
2015 Washington Nationals	83–79	50	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
Austin Adams	Pitchers	70	both	0	0	0	—	5.00	3.60	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.
Matt Albers	Pitchers	43	both	0	0	0	—	61.00	1.62	Average (59) — 11 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 1.62 over 61.00 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 Blanton	Pitchers	56	both	0	0	0	—	44.33	5.68	Average (46) — 404 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 5.68 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.
A. J. Cole	Pitchers	22	both	14	2	0	.143	52.00	3.81	Average (52) — 151 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.81 over 52.00 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.
Sean Doolittle	Pitchers	62	both	0	0	0	—	30.00	2.40	Average (54) — 87 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 2.40 over 30.00 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.
Erick Fedde	Pitchers	23	both	4	0	0	.000	15.33	9.39	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.
Koda Glover	Pitchers	30	both	0	0	0	—	19.33	5.12	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	both	66	6	0	.091	201.33	2.96	Average (58) — 13 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 2.96 over 201.33 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.
Trevor Gott	Pitchers	62	both	0	0	0	—	3.00	30.00	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.
Matt Grace	Pitchers	33	both	5	0	0	.000	50.00	4.32	Average (50) — 238 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.32 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.
Jeremy Guthrie	Pitchers	18	both	0	0	0	—	0.67	135.00	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.
Edwin Jackson	Pitchers	40	both	21	0	0	.095	71.00	5.07	Average (47) — 374 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 5.07 over 71.00 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.
Shawn Kelley	Pitchers	27	both	0	0	0	—	26.00	7.27	Average (45) — 424 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 7.27 over 26.00 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.
Brandon Kintzler	Pitchers	21	both	0	0	0	—	26.00	3.46	Average (52) — 151 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.46 over 26.00 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 Madson	Pitchers	44	both	0	0	0	—	19.67	1.37	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.
Óliver Pérez	Pitchers	46	both	0	0	0	—	33.00	4.64	Average (49) — 286 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.64 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.
Tanner Roark	Pitchers	57	both	55	5	0	.091	181.33	4.67	Average (48) — 330 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.67 over 181.33 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.
Enny Romero	Pitchers	72	both	1	0	0	.000	55.67	3.56	Average (52) — 151 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.56 over 55.67 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.
Joe Ross	Pitchers	41	both	33	6	0	.182	73.67	5.01	Average (48) — 330 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 5.01 over 73.67 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	62	10	1	.161	200.67	2.51	Strong (60) — 4 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 2.51 over 200.67 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	0	0	0	—	26.00	5.88	Average (47) — 374 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 5.88 over 26.00 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	54	7	2	.130	175.33	2.52	Strong (60) — 4 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 2.52 over 175.33 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	45	both	0	0	0	—	37.67	5.73	Average (47) — 374 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 5.73 over 37.67 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.
Jacob Turner	Pitchers	38	both	5	0	0	.000	39.00	5.08	Average (48) — 330 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 5.08 over 39.00 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.
José Lobatón	Catchers	59	batting	141	24	4	.170	—	—	Below average (42) — 454 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 141 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.
Raudy Read	Catchers	65	batting	11	3	0	.273	—	—	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.
Pedro Severino	Catchers	29	batting	29	5	0	.172	—	—	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.
Matt Wieters	Catchers	32	batting	422	95	10	.225	—	—	Average (46) — 380 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 422 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.
Wilmer Difo	Infielders	1	batting	332	90	5	.271	—	—	Average (52) — 178 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 332 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.
Stephen Drew	Infielders	10	batting	95	24	1	.253	—	—	Average (50) — 246 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 95 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.
Grant Green	Infielders	5	batting	3	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.
Adam Lind	Infielders	26	batting	267	81	14	.303	—	—	Average (59) — 34 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 267 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.
Daniel Murphy	Infielders	20	batting	534	172	23	.322	—	—	Strong (64) — 5 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 534 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.
Anthony Rendon	Infielders	6	batting	508	153	25	.301	—	—	Strong (61) — 22 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 508 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.
Adrián Sánchez	Infielders	5	batting	71	19	0	.268	—	—	Average (50) — 246 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 71 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.
Trea Turner	Infielders	7	batting	412	117	11	.284	—	—	Average (56) — 81 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 412 at-bats and 11 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	524	159	36	.303	—	—	Strong (63) — 13 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 524 at-bats and 36 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.
Rafael Bautista	Outfielders	9	batting	25	4	0	.160	—	—	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.
Alejandro De Aza	Outfielders	17	batting	62	12	0	.194	—	—	Average (45) — 410 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
Adam Eaton	Outfielders	2	batting	91	27	2	.297	—	—	Average (54) — 130 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 91 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.
Brian Goodwin	Outfielders	8	batting	251	63	13	.251	—	—	Average (52) — 178 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 251 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.
Bryce Harper	Outfielders	34	batting	420	134	29	.319	—	—	Strong (65) — 4 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 420 at-bats and 29 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.
Chris Heisey	Outfielders	14	batting	74	12	1	.162	—	—	Below average (43) — 443 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 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.
Howie Kendrick	Outfielders	4	batting	164	48	7	.293	—	—	Average (56) — 81 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 164 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 Raburn	Outfielders	18	batting	65	17	2	.262	—	—	Average (51) — 210 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 65 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.
Víctor Robles	Outfielders	14	batting	24	6	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.
Andrew Stevenson	Outfielders	45	batting	57	9	0	.158	—	—	Below average (44) — 428 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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.
Michael Taylor	Outfielders	3	batting	399	108	19	.271	—	—	Average (55) — 106 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 399 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.
Jayson Werth	Outfielders	28	batting	252	57	10	.226	—	—	Average (48) — 313 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 252 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2017 Washington Nationals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:41:13.926222+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.