2008 Washington Nationals

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2010 Washington Nationals	69–93	52	32
2009 Washington Nationals	59–103	61	36
2008 Washington Nationals · Current season	—	56	31
2007 Washington Nationals	—	53	32
2006 Washington Nationals	71–91	63	35

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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
Luis Ayala	Pitchers	56	both	1	0	0	.000	57.67	5.77	Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.77 over 57.67 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.
Collin Balester	Pitchers	40	both	15	3	0	.200	80.00	5.51	Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.51 over 80.00 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	40	0	0	.000	139.67	5.09	Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.09 over 139.67 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 Chico	Pitchers	47	both	13	2	0	.154	63.00	11	Below average (42) — 373 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 11 over 63.00 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.
Tyler Clippard	Pitchers	19	both	1	1	0	1.000	12.00	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.
Jesús Colomé	Pitchers	43	both	0	0	0	–	71.00	4.31	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.31 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.
Chad Cordero	Pitchers	32	both	0	0	0	–	6.00	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.
Marco Estrada	Pitchers	55	both	0	0	0	–	17.00	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.
Joel Hanrahan	Pitchers	38	both	2	0	0	.000	84.33	3.95	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.95 over 84.33 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.
Shawn Hill	Pitchers	41	both	7	0	0	.000	88.00	12	Below average (39) — 374 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 12 over 88.00 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 Hinckley	Pitchers	58	both	0	0	0	–	8.00	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.
Ray King	Pitchers	36	both	0	0	0	–	9.00	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.
John Lannan	Pitchers	31	both	45	1	0	.022	182.00	3.91	Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.91 over 182.00 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.
Charlie Manning	Pitchers	36	both	0	0	0	–	35.00	57	Below average (3) — 377 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 57 over 35.00 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.
Shairon Martis	Pitchers	51	both	7	0	0	.000	18.00	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.
Garrett Mock	Pitchers	50	both	4	0	0	.000	37.00	26	Below average (30) — 375 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 26 over 37.00 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 O'Connor	Pitchers	54	both	2	0	0	.000	11.00	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.
Odalis Pérez	Pitchers	49,45	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.
Jon Rauch	Pitchers	51	both	1	0	0	.000	48.33	2.98	Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 2.98 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.
Tim Redding	Pitchers	17	both	47	8	0	.170	182.00	4.95	Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.95 over 182.00 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.
Saúl Rivera	Pitchers	52	both	1	0	0	.000	84.00	3.96	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.96 over 84.00 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.
Brian Sanches	Pitchers	22	both	0	0	0	–	16.00	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.
Chris Schroder	Pitchers	45,49	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.
Steven Shell	Pitchers	59	both	4	0	0	.000	34.00	39	Below average (20) — 376 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 39 over 34.00 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.
Levale Speigner	Pitchers	37	both	0	0	0	–	13.00	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.
Johnny Estrada	Catchers	23	batting	53	9	0	.170	—	—	Average (45) — 434 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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.
Jesús Flores	Catchers	3	batting	301	77	8	.256	—	—	Average (51) — 240 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 301 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.
Paul Lo Duca	Catchers	16	batting	139	32	0	.230	—	—	Average (46) — 408 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 139 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.
Luke Montz	Catchers	23	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.
Wil Nieves	Catchers	53	batting	176	46	1	.261	—	—	Average (50) — 284 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 176 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.
Ronnie Belliard	Infielders	10	batting	296	85	11	.287	—	—	Average (56) — 83 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 296 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.
Emilio Bonifacio	Infielders	6,7	batting	157	39	0	.248	—	—	Average (48) — 342 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 157 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.
Aaron Boone	Infielders	8	batting	232	56	6	.241	—	—	Average (49) — 323 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 232 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.
Kory Casto	Infielders	5	batting	163	35	2	.215	—	—	Average (45) — 434 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 163 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.
Alberto González	Infielders	12	batting	49	17	1	.347	—	—	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.
Cristian Guzmán	Infielders	15	batting	579	183	9	.316	—	—	Strong (60) — 21 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 579 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.
Anderson Hernández	Infielders	6	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.
Nick Johnson	Infielders	24	batting	109	24	5	.220	—	—	Average (48) — 342 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 109 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.
Felipe López	Infielders	2	batting	325	76	2	.234	—	—	Average (46) — 408 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 325 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.
Pete Orr	Infielders	4	batting	75	19	0	.253	—	—	Average (49) — 323 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 75 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.
Dmitri Young	Infielders	21	batting	150	42	4	.280	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 150 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.
Ryan Zimmerman	Infielders	11	batting	428	121	14	.283	—	—	Average (55) — 106 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 428 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.
Roger Bernadina	Outfielders	7,2	batting	76	16	0	.211	—	—	Average (46) — 408 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 76 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.
Elijah Dukes	Outfielders	34	batting	276	73	13	.264	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 276 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.
Willie Harris	Outfielders	1	batting	367	92	13	.251	—	—	Average (51) — 240 of 494 batters in the available 2008 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.
Austin Kearns	Outfielders	25	batting	313	68	7	.217	—	—	Average (45) — 434 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 313 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 Langerhans	Outfielders	29	batting	111	26	3	.234	—	—	Average (48) — 342 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 111 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.
Rob Mackowiak	Outfielders	12	batting	53	7	1	.132	—	—	Below average (43) — 473 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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.
Lastings Milledge	Outfielders	44	batting	523	140	14	.268	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 523 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.
Wily Mo Peña	Outfielders	26	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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2008 Washington Nationals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:26:13.150127+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.