2005 Washington Nationals

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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	71–91	63	35
2005 Washington Nationals · Current season	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	32	4	0	.125	101.33	4.97	Average (49) — 191 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 4.97 over 101.33 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.
Luis Ayala	Pitchers	56	both	3	1	0	.333	71.00	2.66	Average (55) — 23 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 2.66 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.
Jason Bergmann	Pitchers	57	both	3	1	0	.333	14.00	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.
Héctor Carrasco	Pitchers	48	both	8	0	0	.000	88.33	2.04	Average (57) — 5 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 2.04 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.
Chad Cordero	Pitchers	32	both	0	0	0	–	74.33	1.82	Average (57) — 5 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 1.82 over 74.33 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	40	both	8	1	0	.125	41.00	12	Below average (38) — 279 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 12 over 41.00 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	14	1	0	.071	59.67	4.98	Average (49) — 191 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 4.98 over 59.67 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.
Joey Eischen	Pitchers	58	both	3	1	0	.333	36.33	3.22	Average (52) — 92 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 3.22 over 36.33 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.
John Halama	Pitchers	54	both	5	1	0	.200	23.00	10	Below average (44) — 265 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 10 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.
Liván Hernández	Pitchers	61	both	82	20	2	.244	246.33	3.98	Average (53) — 63 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 3.98 over 246.33 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.
Joe Horgan	Pitchers	39	both	0	0	0	–	19.00	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.
Travis Hughes	Pitchers	34	both	0	0	0	–	18.00	14	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.
Sun Woo Kim	Pitchers	31	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.
Esteban Loaiza	Pitchers	21	both	74	12	0	.162	217.00	3.77	Average (53) — 63 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 3.77 over 217.00 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.
Gary Majewski	Pitchers	38	both	6	0	0	.000	86.00	2.93	Average (54) — 34 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 2.93 over 86.00 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.
C. J. Nitkowski	Pitchers	47	both	0	0	0	–	5.00	7	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.
Tomo Ohka	Pitchers	34	both	16	4	0	.250	44.00	10	Below average (41) — 277 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 10 over 44.00 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.
Antonio Osuna	Pitchers	13	both	0	0	0	–	9.00	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.
John Patterson	Pitchers	22	both	59	6	0	.102	198.33	3.13	Average (56) — 15 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 3.13 over 198.33 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.
Darrell Rasner	Pitchers	31	both	0	0	0	–	5.00	5	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	7	1	0	.143	24.00	15	Below average (39) — 278 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 15 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.
Mike Stanton	Pitchers	30	both	1	0	0	.000	31.00	30	Below average (16) — 280 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 30 over 31.00 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.
T. J. Tucker	Pitchers	52	both	0	0	0	–	20.00	13	Below average (42) — 275 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 13 over 20.00 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.
Claudio Vargas	Pitchers	45	both	2	1	0	.500	22.00	4	Average (51) — 119 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 4 over 22.00 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.
Matt White	Pitchers	47	both	1	0	0	.000	4.00	1	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 Bennett	Catchers	29	batting	199	44	1	.221	—	—	Below average (43) — 435 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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.
Keith Osik	Catchers	55	batting	4	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.
Brian Schneider	Catchers	23	batting	369	99	10	.268	—	—	Average (52) — 176 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 369 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.
Carlos Baerga	Infielders	5	batting	158	40	2	.253	—	—	Average (48) — 312 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 158 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.
Jamey Carroll	Infielders	2	batting	303	76	0	.251	—	—	Average (46) — 379 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 303 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.
Vinny Castilla	Infielders	9	batting	494	125	12	.253	—	—	Average (49) — 285 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 494 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.
Wil Cordero	Infielders	25	batting	51	6	0	.118	—	—	Below average (40) — 465 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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.
Deivi Cruz	Infielders	4	batting	51	13	0	.255	—	—	Average (49) — 285 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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.
Cristian Guzmán	Infielders	15	batting	456	100	4	.219	—	—	Below average (41) — 459 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 456 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.
Brendan Harris	Infielders	54	batting	9	3	1	.333	—	—	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	453	131	15	.289	—	—	Average (56) — 76 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 453 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.
Henry Mateo	Infielders	4	batting	1	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.
Rick Short	Infielders	35	batting	15	6	2	.400	—	—	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.
Junior Spivey	Infielders	11	batting	77	17	2	.221	—	—	Average (47) — 344 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 77 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.
José Vidro	Infielders	3	batting	309	85	7	.275	—	—	Average (52) — 176 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 309 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	25	batting	58	23	0	.397	—	—	Average (59) — 31 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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.
Tony Blanco	Outfielders	28	batting	62	11	1	.177	—	—	Below average (44) — 421 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
Marlon Byrd	Outfielders	26	batting	216	57	2	.264	—	—	Average (49) — 285 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 216 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.
Matt Cepicky	Outfielders	47	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.
Endy Chávez	Outfielders	47	batting	9	2	0	.222	—	—	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.
Ryan Church	Outfielders	19	batting	268	77	9	.287	—	—	Average (55) — 102 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 268 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.
J. J. Davis	Outfielders	26	batting	26	6	0	.231	—	—	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 Guillén	Outfielders	6	batting	551	156	24	.283	—	—	Average (56) — 76 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 551 at-bats and 24 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.
Jeffrey Hammonds	Outfielders	11	batting	32	7	0	.219	—	—	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.
Kenny Kelly	Outfielders	39	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.
Terrmel Sledge	Outfielders	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.
Brandon Watson	Outfielders	00	batting	40	7	1	.175	—	—	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.
Brad Wilkerson	Outfielders	7	batting	565	140	11	.248	—	—	Average (47) — 344 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 565 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.
Preston Wilson	Outfielders	44	batting	253	66	10	.261	—	—	Average (51) — 210 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 253 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.
Tyrell Godwin	Outfielders	1	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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2005 Washington Nationals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:59:15.334641+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.