2016 Washington Nationals

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Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

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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.

Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2018 Washington Nationals	82–80	59	37
2017 Washington Nationals	97–65	55	30
2016 Washington Nationals · Current season	95–67	50	30
2015 Washington Nationals	83–79	50	32
2014 Washington Nationals	96–66	46	24

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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
Matt Belisle	Pitchers	18	both	4	0	0	.000	46.00	1.76	Average (57) — 15 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 1.76 over 46.00 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	0	0	0	–	5.67	3.18	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	22	both	7	0	0	.000	38.33	5.17	Average (48) — 310 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 5.17 over 38.33 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.
Lucas Giolito	Pitchers	44	both	4	1	0	.250	21.33	6.75	Average (46) — 375 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 6.75 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.
Koda Glover	Pitchers	32	both	0	0	0	–	19.67	5.03	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	52	7	0	.135	177.33	4.57	Average (48) — 310 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 4.57 over 177.33 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	26	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.
Matt Grace	Pitchers	33	both	0	0	0	–	3.00	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.
Shawn Kelley	Pitchers	27	both	1	0	0	.000	58.00	2.64	Average (55) — 51 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 2.64 over 58.00 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.
Mat Latos	Pitchers	38	both	3	1	1	.333	9.67	6.52	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.
Reynaldo López	Pitchers	49	both	0	0	0	–	44.00	4.91	Average (48) — 310 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 4.91 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.
Rafael Martin	Pitchers	53	both	0	0	0	–	3.67	2.45	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.
Mark Melancon	Pitchers	43	both	0	0	0	–	29.67	1.82	Average (55) — 51 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 1.82 over 29.67 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.
Jonathan Papelbon	Pitchers	58	both	0	0	0	–	35.00	4.37	Average (50) — 236 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 4.37 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.
Óliver Pérez	Pitchers	46	both	3	2	0	.667	40.00	4.95	Average (48) — 310 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 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.
Yusmeiro Petit	Pitchers	52	both	6	1	0	.167	62.00	4.50	Average (49) — 277 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 62.00 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	54	8	0	.125	210.00	2.83	Average (58) — 8 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 2.83 over 210.00 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	41	10	0	.244	105.00	3.43	Average (53) — 111 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 3.43 over 105.00 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.
Marc Rzepczynski	Pitchers	23	batting	0	0	0	–	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Max Scherzer	Pitchers	31	both	70	13	0	.186	228.33	2.96	Average (57) — 15 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 2.96 over 228.33 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.
Sammy Solis	Pitchers	36	both	3	0	0	.000	41.00	2.41	Average (54) — 76 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 2.41 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.
Stephen Strasburg	Pitchers	37	both	48	10	0	.208	147.67	3.60	Average (53) — 111 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 3.60 over 147.67 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.
Blake Treinen	Pitchers	45	both	0	0	0	–	67.00	2.28	Average (57) — 15 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 2.28 over 67.00 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.
Felipe Vázquez	Pitchers	73	both	1	0	0	.000	49.67	4.53	Average (49) — 277 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 4.53 over 49.67 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	99	23	3	.232	—	—	Average (49) — 307 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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	482	148	22	.307	—	—	Strong (62) — 15 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 482 at-bats and 22 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	29	batting	28	9	2	.321	—	—	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.
Wilmer Difo	Infielders	1	batting	58	13	1	.276	—	—	Average (48) — 346 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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.
Stephen Drew	Infielders	10	batting	143	38	8	.266	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 143 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.
Danny Espinosa	Infielders	8	batting	516	108	24	.209	—	—	Average (45) — 421 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 516 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.
Daniel Murphy	Infielders	20	batting	531	184	25	.347	—	—	Strong (69) — 1 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 531 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.
Anthony Rendon	Infielders	6	batting	567	153	20	.270	—	—	Average (55) — 94 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 567 at-bats and 20 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	batting	196	46	5	.235	—	—	Average (48) — 346 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 196 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.
Ryan Zimmerman	Infielders	11	batting	427	93	15	.218	—	—	Average (46) — 402 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 427 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.
Matt den Dekker	Outfielders	21	batting	34	6	1	.176	—	—	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 Goodwin	Outfielders	48	batting	42	12	0	.286	—	—	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.
Bryce Harper	Outfielders	34	batting	506	123	24	.243	—	—	Average (51) — 222 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 506 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.
Chris Heisey	Outfielders	14	batting	139	30	9	.216	—	—	Average (49) — 307 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 139 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.
Ben Revere	Outfielders	9	batting	350	76	2	.217	—	—	Below average (43) — 465 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 350 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.
Michael Taylor	Outfielders	3	batting	221	51	7	.231	—	—	Average (48) — 346 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 221 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.
Trea Turner	Outfielders	7	batting	307	105	13	.342	—	—	Strong (65) — 8 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 307 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.
Jayson Werth	Outfielders	28	batting	525	128	21	.244	—	—	Average (51) — 222 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 525 at-bats and 21 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.
Spencer Kieboom	Outfielders	64	batting	0	0	0	–	—	—	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, 2016 Washington Nationals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:52:57.923194+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.