Washington Nationals Game Notes vs. Miami Marlins, May 28, 2014
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Miami Marlins (27-25) @ Washington Nationals (25-26)
RHP Henderson Alvarez (2-3, 3.21) | RHP Jordan Zimmermann (3-2, 3.95)
Wednesday, May 28 l Game #52 / Home #28 l Nationals Park l Washington, DC
NATIONALS WIRE
OPPONENT
BULLISH ON THE NATIONALS’ ‘PEN
At 2.09 (38 ER/163.1 IP), Washington relievers pace MLB in bullpen ERA...beyond
Washington, only SDP (2nd, 2.22) and SFG (3rd, 2.37) sport sub-2.50 bullpen ERAs.
• Matt LeCroy’s bullpen also ranks among MLB’s top 5 in FIP (2nd, 2.89), home
runs allowed/9.0 inn (2nd, 0.50), batting average against (3rd, .219), home
runs allowed (tied 3rd, 9), opponent slugging% (4th, .315), WHIP (4th, 1.16), hit
allowed/9.0 (4th, 7.22), opponents on-base percentage (4th, .293), baserunners/9.0 inn. (4th, 10.69) and opponent OPS (4th, .608) and wins (tied 4th, 11).
MIAMI MARLINS
The Nationals and Marlins play 19 times this year (9 in DC, 10 in Miami)...7 of Washington’s final 10 contests of the season are against the
Fish...Ryan Zimmerman’s 23 career homers against the Fish are the
most he’s hit against another club (PHI is 2nd with 19) and rank 10th
all-time (David Wright, 9th with 24).
DONKEY HUNTING
With his next home run, Ian Desmond will pass Adam Dunn and assume 2nd place
on the Nationals’ all-time home run list...Ryan Zimmerman, of course, is the leader:
RK
1.
T2.
T2.
4.
5.
6.
PLAYER (SEASONS IN DC)
HOME RUNS AS A NATIONAL
Ryan Zimmerman (2005-present) ................................... 181
Ian Desmond (2009-present) ...........................................76
Adam Dunn (2009-10) .......................................................76
Michael Morse (2009-12) ..................................................67
Adam LaRoche (2011-present)..........................................61
Jayson Werth (2011-present) ............................................55
INFIELD OF DREAMS
The 31 home runs hit by Washington infielders (8 from 1B, 7 from 2B, 6 from 3B, 10
from SS) this season rank 4th in MLB...only the infields of the Blue Jays (34), Rockies
(32) and Giants (32) have hit more homers than Washington’s.
SCORE 4 = WIN MORE
The Nationals are 21-1 when scoring 4 or more runs and, conversely, just 4-25 when
limited to 3 or less runs by opposing pitchers.
SLOW STARTS, FANTASTIC FINISHERS
While the Nationals have run up a 20-run first-inning deficit (24 for, 44 against) this
year, Washington has outscored its opponents, 81-45, from the 7th inning on.
• The Nationals pace MLB with a +36 run differential after the 6th inning (a.k.a.
7th-inning+)...at +27, the Athletics rank 2nd in this category behind Washington.
THE SERIES
The Nationals organization has won only 2 season series at MIA’s expense the last 15 seasons/since ‘99 (14-5 in ‘13, 10-8 in ‘07)...in 6 games
this season, the average margin of victory is 4.9 runs...in ‘13, Washington outscored the Fish, 44-15, en route to going 9-1 in DC...however,
the Nationals have won only 6 of 22 series played in Miami dating
to ‘07...despite Mon.’s 3-2 setback, the Nationals are 11-7 in one-run
games against the Marlins at Nationals Park.
2014 / BY THE NUMBERS
2014 W-L .....................................5-2 (3-1 in DC, 2-1 in Miami)
Streak .......................................................................... Lost 1
Aggregate Score / 2014 ................. Nationals 41, Marlins 27
Home Runs Hit / 2014 ......................Nationals 10, Marlins 7
ALL!TIME SERIES / BY THE NUMBERS
W-L / Nationals .............................................................75-94
W-L / Franchise (Nationals + Expos) ........................ 157-185
W-L / Nationals Park (2008-present) ........................... 27-31
2014 AGAINST THE MARLINS
DATE
4/8DC
4/9DC
4/10DC
4/14@
4/15@
4/16@
5/26DC
5/28DC
5/28DC
RESULT WIN-LOSS-SV
TOG
W5-0
GGonzalez-Alvarez-NONE
2:58
W10-7
Clippard-Marmol-Soriano
3:56
W7-1
Strasburg-Koehler-NONE
2:53
W9-2
Zimmermann-Hand-NONE 2:56
L2-11
Koehler-Strasburg-NONE
2:54
W6-3
Storen-Dunn-Soriano
2:37
L2-3
Eovaldi-Roark-Cishek
2:46
*** PPD, rain (make up date TBD) ***
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
DC’S COMEBACK KIDS
6 of Washington’s last 9 wins have been of the come-from-behind variety...a closer
look at which teams have registered the most comeback wins in 2014:
RK
1.
T2.
T6.
TEAM
COMEBACK WINS IN 2014
White Sox & Tigers .............................................................. 16
Brewers, Pirates, Angels ..................................................... 15
Nationals & Padres .............................................................. 14
STOP THIEF
Nationals catchers, with a little help from Steve McCatty’s pitching staff, currently
rank 2nd in MLB having gunned down 12 of 31 (38.7%) would-be basestealers this
year (pitcher caught stealings excluded)...in all of MLB, only the Cardinals (52%, 13 of
25) have posted a higher percentage this season than Washington.
• Last year, Washington ranked 29th out of the 30 clubs by throwing out just 14
percent (15 of 110) of would-be basestealers.
STOLEN MOMENTS
While Washington pitchers and catchers have largely kept opposing running games
in check (see note above), the Nationals are leading the NL/2nd in MLB in stolenbase efficiency at 86.2 percent (25 stolen bags, 4 caught stealings).
• In 9 previous DC seasons, the Nationals ranked within MLB’s top 10 just once in
stolen-base efficiency and that came in 2013 (9th, 88-for-116, 76%).
MEET MATT WILLIAMS
Matt Williams, 48, was named the 5th field manager of the Nationals on Oct. 31,
2013...the managerial position is the first of his career...joins the Nationals organization after spending the previous 4 seasons on Kirk Gibson’s coaching staff in ARI...
Williams hit .268 (1878-for-7000) with 338 2B, 378 HR, 1218 RBI and 997 runs in 1866
games spanning 17 decorated seasons with ARI (‘98-03), CLE (1997) and SFG (‘8796)...Williams was a 5-time All-Star (‘90, ‘94-96, ‘99) and a 4-time recipient of the
Rawlings Gold Glove (‘91, ‘93-94, ‘97) and Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger (‘90, ‘9394, ‘97) awards...his 359 career homers as a third baseman ranks 5th on the all-time
list (Mike Schmidt 509, Eddie Matthews 486, Chipper Jones 389, Graig Nettles 368).
• Williams reached the postseason on 6 occasions, won 3 pennants and claimed
a World Championship (2001 Diamondbacks)...in all, played in 51 postseason
games/18 World Series contests...sports previous managerial experience gained
with the Salt River Rafters (AFL division title, ‘12) and the Double-A Mobile BayBears (skippered final 5 weeks of ‘07 after Brett Butler suffered a mild stroke)...
Williams’ baseball DNA traces back to his grandfather, outfielder Bert Griffith,
who was a member of the 1924 World Champion AL Nationals...born in Bishop,
CA and a native of Carson City, NV, Williams is an alum of UNLV.
5/7 ..... Recalled from rehab and reinstated C Wilson Ramos from the 15-Day DL...optioned RHP Blake Treinen to Syracuse...following game, optioned 1B/OF Tyler
Moore to Syracuse.
5/9 ..... Recalled from rehab and reinstated RHP Doug Fister from the 15-Day DL.
5/11 .... Placed 1B Adam LaRoche on the 15-Day DL (retro to 5/10) with a right quad
strain...recalled 1B/OF Tyler Moore from Syracuse.
5/16.... Optioned C Sandy Leon to Syracuse...selected contract of 1B Greg Dobbs...recalled OF Eury Perez from Syracuse and placed him on the 60-Day DL with a left
toe fracture.
5/18.... Placed LHP Gio Gonzalez on the 15-Day Disabled List (left shoulder)...recalled
RHP Ryan Mattheus from Syracuse.
5/21 .... Optioned RHP Ryan Mattheus to Syracuse.
5/22 ... Recalled RHP Blake Treinen from Syracuse.
5/25 ... Optioned INF Zack Walters to Syracuse...recalled from rehab and reinstated 1B
Adam LaRoche from 15-Day DL.
DISABLED LIST
PLAYER
E.Davis
R.Ohlendorf
J.Kobernus
R.Zimmerman
B.Harper
E.Perez
G.Gonzalez
D.Span
S.Hairston
W.Ramos
D.Fister
A.LaRoche
INJURY
15/60 DL
R Elbow Sprain
60
R Lumbar Strain
60
L Hand Fracture
60
R Thumb Fracture
15
L Thumb Sprain
15
L Toe Fracture
60
L Shoulder Inflam. 15
Concussion
7
L Oblique Strain
15
L Hamate Fracture 15
R Lat Strain
15
R Quad Strain
15
PLACED / RETRO
Feb. 13
Mar. 26
Apr. 12
Apr. 13
Apr. 27 / Apr. 26
May 16
May 18
Apr. 12
Apr. 6
Apr. 2 / Apr. 1
Mar. 29 / Mar. 23
May 11 / May 10
REINSTATED #GAMES
51
51
41
40
27
11
10
Apr. 19
7
May 5
26
May 7
32
May 9
34
May 25
14
IN THE COMMUNITY
MAY 28
World MS Day - In recognition of World MS Day, the ziMS foundation
& the Capital Chapter of the National MS Society, as part of a pregame
ceremony, will raise awareness about treatment/momentum toward a
cure of multiple sclerosis through funding and educational programs.
DATE IN DC BASEBALL HISTORY
May 28
1941 & ‘46 - On this dating in 1941, the AL Nationals and Yankees play
the first night game under Griffith Stadium’s new lights, with Walter
Johnson throwing out the first pitch. The Yankees plate 5 in the 8th
inning to win, 6-5. On the same day in 1946, the Yankees host the AL
Nationals in the first night game played at Yankee Stadium. Revenge is
best served cold, as the AL Nationals win under the lights, 2-1, behind
Dutch Leonard, who goes the distance to improve to 5-0 on the year.
SCHEDULE & PROBABLE PITCHERS
DATE
OPP./SITE D.C. TIME DC TV
DC RADIO
NATIONALS STARTER
OPPONENTS STARTER
Wed., May 28
vs. MIA
7:05 pm
MASN
106.7 FM / 1500 AM
RHP Jordan Zimmermann (3-2, 3.95)
RHP Henderson Alvarez (2-3, 3.21)
• Washington has won 7 straight games over MIA when Zimmermann gets the starting nod, and are 5-0 in games started by Alvarez (4-0 with MIA, 1-0 with TOR)
Thu., May 29
*** OFF DAY ***
Fri., May 30
vs. TEX
7:05 pm
MASN
106.7 FM / 1500 AM
RHP Stephen Strasburg (3-4, 3.42)
RHP Colby Lewis (4-3, 5.10)
• Strasburg is 5-3 with a 2.65 ERA in 9 career interleague starts and has struck out 77 in 54.1 innings (12.8 K per 9.0 inn.)
RHP Doug Fister (2-1, 3.42)
RHP Nick Tepesch (2-0, 2.95)
Sat., May 31
vs. TEX
12:05 pm MASN / MLBN 106.7 FM / 1500 AM
• Fister’s 4 career wins over the Rangers (postseason included) have all occurred when pitching at “home” (3 at Comerica Park, one at Safeco Field)
Sun., June 1
vs. TEX
1:35 pm
MASN
106.7 FM / 1500 AM
RHP Tanner Roark (3-3, 3.47)
RHP Yu Darvish (4-2, 2.35)
• Roark was 25th-round selection in TEX’s 2008 First-Year Player Draft class that included 1B Justin Smoak, LHP Robbie Ross and RHP Joe Wieland, among others
NATIONALS STARTING PITCHER
ZIMMERMANN, Jordan (RHP)
#27
THE 25-MAN ACTIVE ROSTER
2014 STARTS
Nationals’ winningest all-time pitcher makes 11th start of D OPP
RES W L ERA INN H R ER HR BB SO RS PIT
4/4 vs.ATL L1-2 0 0 1.80 5.0 4
1
1
1
1 9 0 81
the young season, 3rd against the 2nd-place Marlins.
vs.MIA W10-7 0 0 8.10 1.2 7 5 5
1
2
1 0 57
• AGAINST THE MARLINS: In 13 career starts against MIA, 4/9
4/14 @MIA W9-2 1 0 5.27 7.0 6 2
2
1
1 7 9 93
has 5 wins, all since the ‘12 All-Star break (4-0, 3.58, 7 4/19 vs.STL L3-4 0 1 3.92 7.0 7 4 1 0 2 6 1 100
GS).....has walked 9 in last 9 starts against MIA...faces 4/24 vs.SDP L3-4 0 0 4.05 6.0 5 3 3 0 1 5 2 91
4/30 @HOU W7-0 1 0 3.27 6.1 7 0 0 0
1 7 7 110
MIA for 3rd time in ‘14...on Apr. 9 in DC, in shorest career 5/5 vs.LAD W4-0 0 0 2.92 4.0 5 0 0 0 0 3 2 55
start, lasted just 1.2 inn., allowed 5 runs on 7 hits...walked 5/12 @ARI W6-5 0 0 3.59 5.2 10 5 5 1 0 4 4 92
2, fanned one, allowed a homer (D.Dietrich)...left trailing, 5/18 vs.NYM W6-3 1 0 3.70 6.0 8 3 3 0 2 1 5 92
5/23 @PIT L3-4 0 1 3.95 6.0 7 4 4
1
2 4
1 104
5-0, but Washington rallied, won 10-7, thanks to homers
2014 SPLITS
from Bryce Harper (3-run) and Jayson Werth (grand slam) CATEGORY W L G INN H R ER HR BB SO ERA
• LAST START: Took the birthday loss in Nationals’ 4-3 set- Home
1 1 6
29.2 36 16
13
2
8 25 3.94
1 0 2
8.2
13
7
7
2
3
8 7.27
back, Fri. at PIT...went 6.0 inn., allowing 4 runs on 7 hits & vs.Mia
Marlins Park 1 0 1
7.0
6
2
2
1
1
7 2.57
2 walks...fanned 4...yielded Pedro Alvarez’s 4th-inn. 2-run
SPLITS
shot...Washington rallied, but finished 1-for-9 with RISP. CAREER
CATEGORY W L G
INN
H
R ER HR BB SO ERA
• With 46 wins, is the winningest pitcher in Nationals histo- Home
25 17 64 384.1 366 163 145 36 88 287 3.40
5 3 13
77.1 73 35 33
9
15 64 3.84
ry...moved past Livan Hernandez (44) on Apr. 30 at HOU. vs.Mia
Marlins Park 3 1 4
28.0 24
9
9
3
3 23 2.89
• In 107 starts since Aug. ‘09 “Tommy John” surgery, is 4332 with a 3.28 ERA (Washington’s record: 65-42, .607).
• Is burdened by a .359 BABIP, which is 84 “points” higher than BABIP rate (.275) posted last year.
• Hasn’t walked 2 straight batters in 68 starts/424.1 innings or since 7th inning on May 6, 2012 vs. PHI (Hamels, Rollins).
CAREER STATISTICS
Year Team
2009 Wsh
2010 Wsh
2011 Wsh
2012 Wsh
2013 Wsh
2014 Wsh
Totals
True rookie...Univ. of Mississippi alum was Nationals’ 9throunder in 2010 Draft...struck out 12.0 batters/9.0 in minors.
• Has tossed 11.2 straight scoreless inn. in 12 apps since Apr. 27.
• Thanks to NL rookie-best 24 SO, is averaging 11.4 SO/9.0.
2-0, 2 Holds, 0 Saves, 0.47 ERA, 20/0 G/GS
IR / IS: 14 / 6
1.0 IP 0 H 0 R 0 ER 0 BB 2 SO 0 HR
Was acquired from OAK on Dec. 11, 2012 in exchange for OF
Billy Burns...Craig Stammen’s teammate at Univ. of Dayton.
• Is enjoying highest strikeout percentage of career (28%).
• Allowed 2 Opening Day runs, but ERA is 2.37 in 21 G since.
2-1, 4 Holds, 0 Saves, 3.15 ERA, 24/0 G/GS
IR / IS: 12 / 0
CLIPPARD, Tyler (RHP)
LAST: Mon.vs.MIA:
Paces MLB in relief K (471) since ‘pen debut, June 25, 2009...
has pitched in more games (365) than any Nationals hurler.
• Has tossed 13.2 scoreless inn. in 14 apps dating to Apr. 24.
• Leads Nationals ‘pen in wins (4), holds (11) & relief K (31).
4-2, 11 Holds, 0 Saves, 1.54 ERA, 26/0 G/GS
IR / IS:
3/0
DETWILER, Ross (LHP)
#48
1.0 IP 2 H
1 R 1 ER 0 BB 0 SO 0 HR
Shifts to ‘pen...in 31 career relief apps, is 1-2 with 2 Holds &
a 2.80 ERA (17 ER/54.2 IP)...made 50 MLB starts from ‘11-13.
• Has worked more than 1.0 inn. of relief in 9 of 15 apps.
• Pitched for Team USA in ‘13 WBC (save, 4.0 scoreless inn.).
0-2, 1 Holds, 0 Saves, 5.24 ERA, 15/0 G/GS
IR / IS: 0 / 0
Posted a 3.0/1 strikeout-to-walk ratio and saved 43 games to
rank 2nd in the NL in first season with the Nationals.
• Has worked scoreless relief in 19 of 20 apps this year.
• Swing & Miss% is up this year (27% in ‘14, 19% in ‘13).
1-0, 0 Holds, 11 Saves, 0.90 ERA, 20/0 G/GS
IR / IS: 0 / 0
Owns highest career SO/BB ratio (3.18/1) among Nats relievers (‘05-pres.)...selected 10th overall in ‘09 First-Year Draft.
• Is 3-1, 17 holds, 1 save, 1.24 ERA in 41 G dating to Aug. ‘13.
• Is striking out a career-best 29.0% of batters faced in 2014.
2-1, 7 Holds, 0 Saves, 1.06 ERA, 20/0 G/GS
IR / IS:
7/1
CATCHER’S DEFENSE
CATCHER GS
J.Lobaton
2014
Career
Has pitched better in relief (2.76 ERA, 8.8 K/9, 152 G) than
as starter (8-11, 5.08, 4.6 K/9, 38 starts) during MLB career.
• In 10 apps dating to Apr. 20, ERA is 0.92 (2 ER/19.2 IP).
• Since ‘12, owns a 2.55 ERA, and 198.0 relief inn. pace MLB.
0-1, 1 Holds, 0 Saves, 2.57 ERA, 15/0 G/GS
IR / IS:
9/2
LAST: Sat.@PIT:
NATIONALS BULLPEN MAP
#35
Hold(1) 2.0 IP 2 H
#36 STOREN, Drew (RHP)
1.0 IP 2 H 0 R 0 ER 0 BB 1 SO 0 HR
LAST: Thu.@PIT:
#29
Save(11) 1.0 IP 0 H 0 R 0 ER 0 BB 0 SO 0 HR
#13 STAMMEN, Craig (RHP)
BLEVINS, Jerry (LHP)
LAST: Mon.vs.MIA:
LAST: Sun.@PIT:
BULLPEN BY THE NUMBERS
Total Appearances ................... 148
Holds .......................................... 26
Saves / Save Opp. .................. 11 / 15
Inh. Runners / Inh. Scored ... 52 / 14
Batting Average Against ........ .251
1st Batters Retired / Faced ... 113 / 147
SO/BB Ratio ....2.7/1 (157 SO/58 BB)
2014 & CAREER / Marlins
PLAYER W
Barrett
2014
0
Career 0
Blevins
2014
0
Career 0
Clippard
2014
1
Career 3
Detwiler
2014
0
Career 3
Fister
2014
0
Career 0
Roark
2014
0
Career
1
Soriano
2014
0
Career
1
Stammen
2014
0
Career
1
Storen
2014
1
Career 4
Strasburg
2014
1
Career 7
Treinen
2014
0
Career 0
Zimmermann
2014
1
Career 5
LAST GAME / Mon.vs.MIA: 0-4
HOMESTAND: 0-4
Longest-tenured member of the organization (drafted/signed, June ‘04) & last continuous franchise player with Expos DNA.
• Has hit safely in 12 of last 15 G, including 5 multi-hit efforts...is 17-for-59 (.288) with 2B, 3B, 5 HR & 12 RBI since May 11.
• 9 home runs are T2nd among MLB SS...has reached base safely in 25 of last 28 G...won 2nd straight Silver Slugger in ‘13.
RISP: .283 (15-53), 1 HR
LAST HOMER: 5/24/14 at PIT (Cole)
CAREER HOMERS: 76
DOBBS, Greg (1B/3B/OF), #33
.207
0 HR
2 RBI
0 SB
LAST GAME / Mon.vs.MIA: 0-0 (PH)
HOMESTAND: 0-0
Signed with the Nationals as minor-league free agent, May 12...reported to Viera and had contract selected on May 16.
• Hit .264 with 15 HR & 110 RBI in 3+ seasons (‘11-14) with MIA...played in 15 G for MIA in ‘14 before inking with Washington.
• MLB’s active leader in pinch hits (97), RBI (75) & walks (33)...97 career pinch hits are good for 12th-most in MLB history.
RISP: .200 (2-10), 0 HR
LAST HOMER: 6/2/13 vs. NYM (Hawkins)
CAREER HOMERS: 46
ESPINOSA, Danny (INF), #8
.209
6 HR
12 RBI
4 SB
LAST GAME / Mon.vs.MIA: 0-2, HBP
HOMESTAND: 0-2, HBP
Switch-hitter is one of MLB’s top defenders...is a true 20-HR, 20-SB threat (hit 21 homers in ‘11, swiped 20 bases in ‘12).
• Triggered 6-5 win on 5/12 at ARI...down 5-4, led off the 9th with game-tying solo shot in off D-backs closer Addison Reed.
• Has more HR (53) than any Nationals switch hitter (C.Guzman, 23)...led Washington in games in 2011 (158) and 2012 (160).
RISP: .073 (3-41), 0 HR
LAST HOMER: 5/12/14 at ARI (Reed)
CAREER HOMERS: 53
FRANDSEN, Kevin (INF/OF), #19
.241
1 HR
6 RBI
0 SB
LAST GAME / Mon.vs.MIA: 0-1 (PH)
HOMESTAND: 0-1
Signed as free agent with Nationals, March 26...led MLB with 14 pinch hits in ‘13...also ranked 3rd with 10 pinch RBI.
• In May 12 6-5 win at ARI, 2nd career pinch homer was a 2-outs-in-the-9th solo shot off Addison Reed that snapped a 5-5 tie.
• His 17 starts this season have been at 4 different positions: left field (11 starts), 3rd base (2), 1st base (2), and 2nd base (2).
RISP: .130 (3-23), 0 HR
LAST HOMER: 5/12/14 at ARI (Reed)
CAREER HOMERS: 15
HAIRSTON, Scott (OF), #7
.421
0 HR
3 RBI
0 SB
LAST GAME / Mon.vs.MIA: DNP
HOMESTAND: DNP
Is MLB’s active leader with 12 career pinch home runs (Jason Giambi is 2nd with 11, Greg Dobbs is 3rd with 10).
• Is 7-for-17 (.412) with 2 doubles, 2 RBI and one run scored since reinstatement from Disabled List on May 5.
• Played along side Matt Williams in ARI’s big league camp in Spring ‘03...has hit 10+ homers 6 times in the last 7 seasons.
RISP: .143 (1-7), 0 HR
LAST HOMER: 9/10/13 at NYM (Byrdak)
CAREER HOMERS: 105
LaROCHE, Adam (1B), #25
.314
6 HR
23 RBI
0 SB
LAST GAME / Mon.vs.MIA: 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, R
HOMESTAND: 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, R
One of 3 active players to hit 25+ HR for 4 teams (‘06 ATL, ‘08 PIT, ‘10 ARI, ‘12 WSH)…the other 2: A.Beltre & A.Soriano.
• Was reinstated May 25 from the 15-Day DL (right quad strain)...rehabbed at Single-A Potomac and Double-A Harrisburg.
• Has hit safely in 17 of last 19 games and 27 of 34 games this season...29 hits in March/April set a career high (27, 2012).
RISP: .313 (10-32), 1 HR
LAST HOMER: 5/26/14 vs. MIA (Eovaldi)
CAREER HOMERS: 223
LOBATON, Jose (C), #59
.227
1 HR
8 RBI
0 SB
LAST GAME / Mon.vs.MIA: DNP
HOMESTAND: DNP
Acquired from TBR with LH Felipe Rivero & OF Drew Vettleson in exchange for RHP Nathan Karns, Feb. 13.
• Is mired in a 9-game 4-for-31 (.129) skid...clubbed his first home run as a National, Apr. 23 vs. LAA off E. Frieri.
• Was starting catcher in 3 of TBR’s 4 playoff games last season...hit game-ending HR in Game 3 of ALDS vs. BOS.
RISP: .136 (3-22), 0 HR
LAST HOMER: 4/23/14 vs. LAA (Frieri)
CAREER HOMERS: 10
McLOUTH, Nate (OF), #15
.143
1 HR
1 RBI
3 SB
LAST GAME / Mon.vs.MIA: 0-2, HBP
HOMESTAND: 0-2, HBP
Lends professional left-handed bat, defensive excellence (Gold Glover) & experience at all 3 outfield slots to Nationals roster.
• Has reached base safely in 9 of his last 11 games...clubbed 100th career HR, Sept. 24 vs. TOR.
• Hit .261 with 43 doubles, 19 HR, 54 RBI and 42 SB in 201 games spanning portions of 2 seasons with the Orioles (2012-13).
RISP: .000 (0-13), 0 HR
LAST HOMER: 4/27/14 vs. SDP (Benoit)
CAREER HOMERS: 101
MOORE, Tyler (1B/OF), #12
.206
3 HR
9 RBI
0 SB
LAST GAME / Mon.vs.MIA: 0-1 (PH)
HOMESTAND: 0-1 (PH)
Adds power (hit 10 home runs in just 156 at-bats for the 2012 Nationals) and defensive versatility to Washington’s roster.
• In 16 starts this year, Washington is 10-6...in 41 career games at 1B, is hitting .325 (39-for-120) with 8 2B, 6 HR and 26 RBI
• In 90 career MLB starts, 80-for-316 (.253) with 16 2B, 15 HR & 51 RBI...Nationals’ 2010 Minor League Player of the Year.
RISP: .278 (5-18), 0 HR
LAST HOMER: 5/12/14 at ARI (Collmenter)
CAREER HOMERS: 17
RAMOS, Wilson (C), #40
.196
0 HR
7 RBI
0 SB
LAST GAME / Mon.vs.MIA: 1-4, 2B
HOMESTAND: 1-4, 2B
One of MLB’s top offensive catchers...behind the plate, advanced catch-and-throw skills blend well with soft hands.
• Is 5-for-16 over last 4 games...in first game back from DL, snapped 2-2 tie with GW sac fly in 3-2 win, May 7 vs. LAD.
• When starting last season, Washington went 48-29 (.623)...tallied 16 HR and 59 RBI in just 287 at-bats/78 games last season.
RISP: .300 (3-10), 0 HR
LAST HOMER: 9/27/13 @ ARI (Roe)
CAREER HOMERS: 35
RENDON, Anthony (INF), #6
.254
5 HR
26 RBI
3 SB
LAST GAME / Mon.vs.MIA: 0-3, BB
HOMESTAND: 0-3, BB
Played in just 79 minor-league games since being tabbed with 6th-overall selection in the 2011 First-Year Player Draft.
• Ranks among team leaders in extra-base hits (1st, 20), slugging percentage (1st, .433), RBI (2nd, 26), and hits (2nd, 50).
• Has 10 walks in last 10 games (had 8 walks in previous 40 games)..has reached base safely in 11 of his last 13 games.
RISP: .231 (12-52), 2 HR
LAST HOMER: 5/5/14 vs. LAD (Greinke)
CAREER HOMERS: 12
SPAN, Denard (CF), #2
.258
1 HR
11 RBI
7 SB
LAST GAME / Mon.vs.MIA: 0-4
HOMESTAND: 0-4
Ranks 2nd among active center fielders (min. 600 games) in zone rating (.899) & putouts/9.0 (2.75).
• Is 16-for-50 (.320) wtih 5 2B, HR, 4 RBI, 3 BB, 3 SB and 7 R in last 11 games...led off Wed.’s game vs. CIN with his 1st HR of ‘14.
• T3rd in MLB with 3 triples...hasn’t committed an error as a National (194 G, 477 TC)...hit .302 after the ‘13 ASB.
RISP: .219 (7-32), 0 HR
LAST HOMER: 5/21/14 vs. CIN (Simon)
CAREER HOMERS: 28
WERTH, Jayson (OF), #28
.276
5 HR
20 RBI
3 SB
LAST GAME / Mon.vs.MIA: 1-4, R
HOMESTAND: 1-4, R
Only player in ‘13 to rank among NL’s top 5 in slugging% (3rd, .532), OPS (3rd, .931), batting avg. (5th, .318) & OBP (5th, .398).
• Lined game-tying homer, a solo shot off Brandon McCarthy, in 7th inning May 14, 5-1 win at ARI.
• Is hitting: on road (.287), vs. LHP (.390), runners on (.272), innings 7+ (.316) & close/late situations (.333).
RISP: .275 (11-40), 2 HR
LAST HOMER: 5/14/14 at ARI (McCarthy)
CAREER HOMERS: 175
2014 & CAREER / Marlins
PLAYER
Desmond
2014
Career
Dobbs
2014
Career
Espinosa
2014
Career
Frandsen
2014
Career
Hairston
2014
Career
LaRoche
2014
Career
Lobaton
2014
Career
McLouth
2014
Career
Moore
2014
Career
Ramos
2014
Career
Rendon
2014
Career
Span
2014
Career
Werth
2014
Career
AB
H
26
260
5
83
1
5
7
36
.192
.319
0
107
0
26
0
3
0
17
—
.243
20
164
6
28
0
1
1
11
.300
.171
8
64
0
11
0
1
0
4
.000
.172
0
117
0
27
0
7
0
19
—
.231
22
417
8
117
1
12
3
57
.364
.281
10
33
1
7
0
0
0
3
.100
.212
12
118
0
23
0
2
0
16
.000
.195
13
44
3
11
1
1
2
10
.231
.250
4
105
1
22
0
2
0
8
.250
.210
26
58
9
19
0
0
6
10
.346
.328
13
74
2
21
0
0
0
11
.154
.284
3
15
10
65
.280
.233
25
7
429 100
HR RBI AVG
NATIONALS WHEN ...
Leading after 7 ................................. 17-2
Tied after 7 ......................................... 5-3
Trailing after 7 ..................................4-20
Leading after 8 ................................. 19-1
Tied after 8 ........................................ 3-2
Trailing after 8 ................................. 3-22
In Extra Innings ...................................1-4
When Scoring in 1st inn. ................... 11-3
Opponent Scores in 1st inn. ............. 7-11
Scoring First ..................................... 14-8
Opponent scores First ..................... 11-17
Series Opener ....................................8-9
Series Finale ...................................... 11-4
Home series W-L-T .......................... 3-2-2
Road series W-L-T ...........................4-4-0
Series sweeps .................................... 3-2
Home sweeps .....................................1-0
Road sweeps ..................................... 2-2
In March/April ................................. 16-12
In May .............................................. 9-14
In June ...............................................0-0
In July .................................................0-0
In August ...........................................0-0
In September/October ......................0-0
Pre All-Star break ........................... 25-26
Post All-Star break .............................0-0
Uniform/home whites ..................... 10-8
Uniform/road greys ......................... 10-6
Uniform/red alternates ....................5-10
Uniform/blue stars & stripes ..............0-1
Last at-bat W-L .................................. 7-4
Sudden Death W-L ............................ 2-2
# Come-from-behind wins ...................14
When Homering ............................. 17-15
When Playing Error Free ................. 14-8
When Starter goes 7.0+ inn. ............. 7-7
2014 STATISTICS
2014 SCHEDULE & RESULTS
THRU GAMES OF 5/27/2014
PLAYER
Desmond,I
Dobbs,G
#
WSH
Espinosa,D
RIGHT
LEFT
Frandsen,K
Hairston,S
Harper,B
Kobernus,J
LaRoche,A
Lobaton,J
RIGHT
LEFT
McLouth,N
Moore,T
Perez,E
Ramos,W
Rendon,A
Span,D
Werth,J
Zimmerman,R
Fister,D
Gonzalez,G
Roark,T
Stammen,C
Strasburg,S
Treinen,B
Zimmermann,J
WASHINGTON
OPPONENTS
PITCHER
R/L
W
Barrett,A
R
2
Blevins,J
L
2
Clippard,T
R
4
Davis,E
R
0
Detwiler,R
L
0
Fister,D
R
2
Gonzalez,G
L
3
Ohlendorf,R
R
0
Roark,T
R
3
Soriano,R
R
1
Stammen,C
R
0
Storen,D
R
2
Strasburg,S
R
3
Treinen,B
R
0
Zimmermann,J
R
3
WASHINGTON
25
OPPONENTS
26
PLAYER
P C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF DH
Desmond
25~26
Dobbs
0~3
Espinosa
19~20
Frandsen
0~2 2~0 0~2
7~4
Hairston
1~2
0~1
Harper
10~9 1~2
LaRoche
18~15
0~1
Leon
7~5
Lobaton
13~11
McLouth
4~10 4~2 1~2
Moore
7~6
3~0
Ramos
5~10
Rendon
4~620~19
Souza Jr.
1~0
Span
20~22
Walters
0~1
0~1
Werth
23~24 2~1
Zimmerman
5~4
2014 HIGHS AND LOWS
TEAM BATTING
Most runs, game.....................................................................11,
Most runs, inning .....................................................................7,
Most hits (9-inning game) ..................................................... 17,
Most hits (extra-inning game) .............................................. 16,
Most doubles, game ............................................................... 6,
Most home runs, game .......................................................... 4,
Most extra-base hits, game ...................................................11,
Most total bases, game .........................................................34,
Most walks (9-inning game) ...................................................7,
Most walks (extra-inning game) ............................................ 6,
Most strikeouts (9-inning game) .......................................... 14,
Most strikeouts (extra-inning game) ................................... 10,
Most runners left on base (9-inning game) ......................... 17,
Most runners left on base (extra-inning game) ................... 14,
Fewest hits, game ...................................................................2,
4/25 vs. SDP
5/20 vs. CIN (6th inn.)
4/25 vs. SDP
4/24 vs. SDP (12 inn.)
4/14 @ MIA
5/12 @ ARI
4/14 @ MIA
4/14 @ MIA
4/21 vs. LAA and 4/20 vs. STL
3/31 @ NYM
4/12 @ ATL
4/24 vs. SDP, 3/31 at NYM (10 inn.)
4/20 vs. STL
4/24 vs. SDP (12 inn.)
4/17 vs. STL
INDIVIDUAL BATTING
Most hits, game ........................................................................5,
Most runs, game.......................................................................3,
Most doubles, game.................................................................2,
Most home runs, game ............................................................ 1,
Most extra-base hits, game .....................................................3,
Most RBI, game ........................................................................5,
Most stolen bases, game ......................................................... 1,
Most strikeouts, game ............................................................ 4,
Most walks, game ....................................................................3,
Most total bases, game........................................................... 9,
Longest hitting streak ............................................................ 10,
Span (5/20 vs. CIN)
LaRoche (3/31 @ NYM) and Span (3/31 @ NYM)
Rendon (4/30 @ HOU), Harper (4/14 @ MIA) & Espinosa (3/31 @ NYM)
Many Players
Rendon (4/30 at HOU), Harper (4/14 @ MIA)
Werth (4/9 vs. MIA)
Many Players
LaRoche (4/12 @ ATL)
Rendon (5/18 vs. NYM)
Rendon (4/30 @ HOU)
LaRoche (4/16 - 4/27)
TEAM PITCHING
Most strikeouts (9-inning game) ........................................... 17,
Most strikeouts (extra-inning game) .................................... 18,
Most walks (9-inning game) ................................................... 6,
Most walks (extra-inning game) .............................................5,
Most runs allowed, game........................................................11,
Most runs allowed, inning........................................................5,
Most hits allowed, game ........................................................ 15,
Fewest hits allowed, game ......................................................3,
Most home runs allowed, game ..............................................3,
4/10 vs. MIA
3/31 @ NYM (10 inn.)
4/9 vs. MIA
5/19 vs CIN (15 inn.)
4/15 @ MIA
4/15 @ MIA (5th inn.)
4/15 @ MIA
4/10 vs. MIA and 4/2 @ NYM
5/9 @ OAK, 4/13 @ ATL and 3/31 @ NYM
INDIVIDUAL PITCHING
Most innings pitched, starter............................................... 9.0,
Most innings pitched, reliever ............................................. 4.0,
Most strikeouts, starter ......................................................... 12,
Most strikeouts, reliever ......................................................... 4,
Longest winning streak............................................................3,
Longest losing streak ...............................................................3,
Most consecutive scoreless innings, starter ......................18.0,
Most consecutive scoreless innings, reliever..................... 13.2,
Most runs allowed ....................................................................7,
Most hits allowed ................................................................... 10,
Most walks allowed................................................................. 4,
Most home runs allowed .........................................................3,
Roark (4/26 vs. SDP)
Stammen (5/17 vs. NYM)
Strasburg (4/10 vs. MIA )
Stammen (4/9 vs. MIA)
Clippard (4/29 - Pres.)
Gonzalez (5/4 - Pres.), Jordan (4/12 - 4/22)
Roark (4/16 - 4/26)
Clippard (4/24 - Pres.)
Many Pitchers
Jordan (4/12 @ ATL)
Gonzalez (4/13 @ ATL)
Fister (5/9 @ OAK)
MISCELLANEOUS TEAM
Longest winning streak........................................................... 4,
Longest losing streak .............................................................. 4,
Longest game, innings ........................................................... 15,
Longest game, time (9-inning game) .................................3:56,
Longest game, time (extra-inning game) ......................... 4:58,
Shortest game, time ............................................................ 2:19,
Largest crowd, Nationals Park....................................... 42,834,
Smallest crowd, Nationals Park ......................................18,788,
Largest winning margin ......................................................... 10,
Largest losing margin .............................................................. 9,
Largest deficit overcome to win ..............................................5,
Largest lead relinquished to lose.............................................3,
Most double plays turned ........................................................3,
Most double plays hit into .......................................................2,
Most errors ...............................................................................3,
4/6 - 4/10
5/21 - 5/25
5/19 vs CIN (15 inn.)
4/9 vs. MIA
5/19 vs CIN (15 inn.)
4/26 vs. SDP
4/4 vs. ATL
4/14 @ MIA
4/25 vs. SDP (W11-1)
4/15 @ MIA (L2-11)
4/9 vs. MIA (down 5-0 after 3rd inn., W10-7)
5/10 @ OAK (up 3-0 after T3rd inn., L3-4)
4/23 vs. LAA and 4/11 @ ATL
Many Times
Many Times