2012 Washington Nationals

Franchise seasons · 2010s seasons

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

Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means the source has no usable value. 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
Sean Burnett	Pitchers	17	both	0	0	0	–	56.67	2.38	Average (53) — 14 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 2.38 over 56.67 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.
Tyler Clippard	Pitchers	36	both	0	0	0	–	72.67	3.72	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.72 over 72.67 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.
Ross Detwiler	Pitchers	48	both	45	2	0	.044	164.33	3.40	Average (52) — 57 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.40 over 164.33 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 Duke	Pitchers	30	both	1	0	0	.000	11.00	10	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.
Christian Garcia	Pitchers	56	both	0	0	0	–	8.00	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.
Gio González	Pitchers	47	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.
Michael Gonzalez	Pitchers	51	both	0	0	0	–	35.67	3.03	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.03 over 35.67 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.
Tom Gorzelanny	Pitchers	32	both	6	2	0	.333	65.00	62	Below average (1) — 434 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 62 over 65.00 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.
Edwin Jackson	Pitchers	33	both	57	13	0	.228	189.67	4.03	Average (50) — 224 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 4.03 over 189.67 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.
John Lannan	Pitchers	31	both	9	1	0	.111	33.00	17	Below average (37) — 432 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 17 over 33.00 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.
Brad Lidge	Pitchers	54	both	0	0	0	–	12.00	10	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.
Ryan Mattheus	Pitchers	52	both	1	0	0	.000	66.33	2.85	Average (52) — 57 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 2.85 over 66.33 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.
Ryan Perry	Pitchers	45	both	0	0	0	–	12.00	3	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.
Henry Rodríguez	Pitchers	63	both	0	0	0	–	29.33	5.83	Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 5.83 over 29.33 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.
Craig Stammen	Pitchers	35	both	6	0	0	.000	88.33	2.34	Average (54) — 5 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 2.34 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.
Drew Storen	Pitchers	22	both	0	0	0	–	30.33	2.37	Average (52) — 57 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 2.37 over 30.33 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.
Stephen Strasburg	Pitchers	37	both	47	13	1	.277	159.33	3.16	Average (53) — 14 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.16 over 159.33 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.
Chien-Ming Wang	Pitchers	40	both	6	1	0	.167	50.00	15	Below average (35) — 433 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 15 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.
Jordan Zimmermann	Pitchers	27	both	57	11	1	.193	195.67	2.94	Average (53) — 14 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 2.94 over 195.67 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.
Jesús Flores	Catchers	26	batting	277	59	6	.213	—	—	Average (45) — 441 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 277 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.
Sandy León	Catchers	41	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.
Carlos Maldonado	Catchers	49	batting	9	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.
Wilson Ramos	Catchers	3	batting	83	22	3	265	—	—	Average (52) — 185 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 83 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.
Jhonatan Solano	Catchers	23	batting	35	11	2	.314	—	—	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.
Kurt Suzuki	Catchers	24	batting	146	39	5	.267	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 146 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.
Mark DeRosa	Infielders	7	batting	85	16	0	.188	—	—	Below average (44) — 470 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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.
Ian Desmond	Infielders	20	batting	513	150	25	.292	—	—	Strong (60) — 32 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 513 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.
Danny Espinosa	Infielders	8	batting	594	147	17	.247	—	—	Average (51) — 219 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 594 at-bats and 17 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.
César Izturis	Infielders	6	batting	4	2	0	.500	—	—	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.
Adam LaRoche	Infielders	25	batting	571	155	33	.271	—	—	Average (58) — 52 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 571 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.
Steve Lombardozzi Jr.	Infielders	1	batting	384	105	3	.273	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 384 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.
Michael Morse	Infielders	38	batting	406	118	18	.291	—	—	Average (59) — 41 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 406 at-bats and 18 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.
Chad Tracy	Infielders	18	batting	93	25	3	.269	—	—	Average (52) — 185 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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.
Ryan Zimmerman	Infielders	11	batting	578	163	25	.282	—	—	Average (58) — 52 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 578 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.
Rick Ankiel	Outfielders	24	batting	158	36	5	.228	—	—	Average (48) — 345 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 158 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.
Roger Bernadina	Outfielders	2	batting	227	66	5	.291	—	—	Average (56) — 81 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 227 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.
Corey Brown	Outfielders	10	batting	25	5	1	.200	—	—	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.
Brett Carroll	Outfielders	15	batting	2	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.
Bryce Harper	Outfielders	34	batting	533	144	22	.270	—	—	Average (56) — 81 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 533 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.
Tyler Moore	Outfielders	57	batting	156	41	10	.263	—	—	Average (54) — 135 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 156 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.
Xavier Nady	Outfielders	21	batting	102	16	3	.157	—	—	Below average (42) — 501 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 102 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.
Eury Pérez	Outfielders	55	batting	5	1	0	.200	—	—	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.
Jayson Werth	Outfielders	28	batting	300	90	5	.300	—	—	Average (57) — 68 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 300 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.

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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 2012 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2012 Washington Nationals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T05:39:41.807734+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.