2016 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
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.