2009 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
2011 Washington Nationals	80–81	50	30
2010 Washington Nationals	69–93	52	32
2009 Washington Nationals · Current season	59–103	61	36
2008 Washington Nationals	—	56	31
2007 Washington Nationals	—	53	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
Collin Balester	Pitchers	40	both	8	1	0	.125	34.00	7	Average (48) — 338 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 7 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.
Joe Beimel	Pitchers	97	both	0	0	0	—	39.67	3.40	Average (51) — 153 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 3.40 over 39.67 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.
Jason Bergmann	Pitchers	57	both	2	0	0	.000	48.00	4.50	Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 48.00 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 Burnett	Pitchers	17	both	1	0	0	.000	14.00	33	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.
Daniel Cabrera	Pitchers	45,49	both	11	0	0	.000	48.00	9	Average (45) — 390 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 9 over 48.00 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	36	both	7	0	0	.000	36.00	41	Below average (14) — 399 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 41 over 36.00 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.
Jesús Colomé	Pitchers	43	both	0	0	0	—	23.00	16	Below average (42) — 392 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 16 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.
Ross Detwiler	Pitchers	48	both	19	1	0	.053	87.00	15	Below average (33) — 396 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 15 over 87.00 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.
Marco Estrada	Pitchers	55	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.
Víctor Gárate	Pitchers	56	both	0	0	0	—	5.00	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.
Joel Hanrahan	Pitchers	38	both	0	0	0	—	50.00	34	Below average (14) — 399 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 34 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.
Liván Hernández	Pitchers	61	both	14	3	0	.214	56.00	8	Average (46) — 384 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 8 over 56.00 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	1	0	0	.000	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.
Logan Kensing	Pitchers	26	both	2	0	0	.000	40.00	26	Below average (28) — 397 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 26 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.
John Lannan	Pitchers	31	both	58	9	0	.155	206.00	3.88	Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 3.88 over 206.00 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.
Wilfredo Ledezma	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	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.
Mike MacDougal	Pitchers	54	both	0	0	0	—	50.00	3.60	Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 3.60 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.
J. D. Martin	Pitchers	60	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.
Shairon Martis	Pitchers	39	both	24	5	0	.208	85.67	5.25	Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.25 over 85.67 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.
Garrett Mock	Pitchers	49,50	both	23	2	0	.087	91.33	5.62	Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.62 over 91.33 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.
Scott Olsen	Pitchers	19	both	15	2	0	.133	83.00	11	Below average (40) — 393 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 11 over 83.00 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	3	1	0	.333	48.00	30	Below average (20) — 398 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 30 over 48.00 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.
Zack Segovia	Pitchers	58	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.
Steven Shell	Pitchers	59	both	0	0	0	—	5.00	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.
Jorge Sosa	Pitchers	29	both	0	0	0	—	28.00	18	Below average (39) — 394 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 18 over 28.00 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.
Craig Stammen	Pitchers	35,39	both	31	6	0	.194	105.67	5.11	Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.11 over 105.67 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.
Julián Tavárez	Pitchers	50,55	both	1	0	0	.000	35.00	4.89	Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.89 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.
Ron Villone	Pitchers	41	both	0	0	0	—	48.67	4.25	Average (51) — 153 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.25 over 48.67 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.
Kip Wells	Pitchers	32	both	0	0	0	—	23.00	23	Below average (37) — 395 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 23 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.
Jordan Zimmermann	Pitchers	27	both	27	4	0	.148	91.33	4.63	Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.63 over 91.33 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.
Josh Bard	Catchers	7	batting	274	63	6	.230	—	—	Average (46) — 379 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 274 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.
Jamie Burke	Catchers	32	batting	10	1	0	.100	—	—	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.
Jesús Flores	Catchers	3	batting	93	28	4	.301	—	—	Average (55) — 105 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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.
Wil Nieves	Catchers	23	batting	224	58	1	.259	—	—	Average (49) — 281 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 224 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	187	46	5	.246	—	—	Average (49) — 281 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 187 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.
Alex Cintrón	Infielders	13	batting	26	2	0	.077	—	—	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	6	batting	82	23	4	.280	—	—	Average (53) — 149 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 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.
Alberto González	Infielders	12	batting	291	77	1	.265	—	—	Average (50) — 242 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 291 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.
Cristian Guzmán	Infielders	15	batting	531	151	6	.284	—	—	Average (54) — 121 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 531 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.
Anderson Hernández	Infielders	6	batting	231	58	1	.251	—	—	Average (48) — 319 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 231 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.
Nick Johnson	Infielders	24	batting	353	104	6	.295	—	—	Average (56) — 79 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 353 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.
Michael Morse	Infielders	28	batting	52	13	3	.250	—	—	Average (51) — 201 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 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.
Pete Orr	Infielders	24	batting	75	19	1	.253	—	—	Average (49) — 281 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 75 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.
Ryan Zimmerman	Infielders	11	batting	610	178	33	.292	—	—	Strong (60) — 28 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 610 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.
Roger Bernadina	Outfielders	2	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.
Elijah Dukes	Outfielders	34	batting	364	91	8	.250	—	—	Average (49) — 281 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 364 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.
Adam Dunn	Outfielders	44	batting	546	146	38	.267	—	—	Average (57) — 60 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 546 at-bats and 38 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	22	batting	323	76	7	.235	—	—	Average (47) — 347 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 323 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.
Austin Kearns	Outfielders	25	batting	174	34	3	.195	—	—	Below average (42) — 454 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 174 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.
Justin Maxwell	Outfielders	30	batting	89	22	4	.247	—	—	Average (50) — 242 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 89 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.
Lastings Milledge	Outfielders	44	batting	24	4	0	.167	—	—	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.
Nyjer Morgan	Outfielders	1	batting	191	67	1	.351	—	—	Strong (61) — 21 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 191 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.
Jorge Padilla	Outfielders	8	batting	25	3	0	.120	—	—	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.
Corey Patterson	Outfielders	4	batting	15	2	0	.133	—	—	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.
Josh Willingham	Outfielders	16	batting	427	111	24	.260	—	—	Average (54) — 121 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 427 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2009 Washington Nationals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:14:37.811663+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.