6 Baseball Players who Played for Nationals and Phillies
There is a good chance that if you’ve found this page then you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
That also means that today’s grid has asked for players that have played for both the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies.
And, it also means that you’re probably stuck on this particular box and you’re looking for a little help. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played for both the Nationals and the Phillies.
Trea Turner
Trea Turner is in his ninth year in the majors and currently playing shortstop with the Phillies. Prior to the Phillies he spent 7 years with the Nationals and 2 with the Dodgers.
Turner will be a popular pick for this square because he’s an exceptional player who has recently been in both uniforms (played for both the Dodgers and Nationals in 2021).
Turner is a 2-time All Star (Nationals, Dodgers) and is one of the best in the majors at stealing bases (career-best 46 in 2017 with Nationals).
Kyle Schwarber
Kyle Schwarber is a left-handed hitting slugger who primarily plays as a left fielder and designated hitter. He debuted in the MLB in 2015 with the Chicago Cubs. Schwarber is known for his power at the plate, with career highlights including a .480 slugging percentage through the 2022 season.
He had a memorable 2015 postseason, belting five home runs in just nine games. However, he suffered a significant knee injury early in the 2016 season but made a dramatic return during the World Series the same year, helping the Cubs to their first championship in over a century.
Schwarber has since played for the Nationals, Red Sox and Phillies, continuing to add to his career totals of over 225 home runs and 500 RBIs.
Schwarber Key Stats
- All-Star (Nationals, Phillies)
- Silver Slugger (Phillies)
- 40+ Home Run Season (Phillies)
Jayson Werth
Jayson Werth is recognized for his significant contributions to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, and Washington Nationals. A versatile player, Werth mainly operated as a right fielder, but also had experience at left field and first base.
His MLB journey began with the Toronto Blue Jays, who drafted him in the first round of the 1997 draft. However, he made his major league debut with the Dodgers in 2002.
Werth retired in 2017 after a 15-season career. His career highlights include a batting average of .267, 229 home runs, and 799 RBIs. He played a key role in the Phillies’ 2008 World Series victory and was also an All-Star in 2009 (Phillies).
Jonathan Papelbon
Jonathan Papelbon’s career is marked by his impressive performances as a closer, primarily for the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies. He made his major league debut in 2005, and by the end of his career in 2016, he had recorded 368 saves with an ERA of 2.44.
Papelbon was a key player in the Red Sox’s 2007 World Series win and was even named the World Series MVP that year. His accolades include six All-Star selections.
Papelbon also holds the record for most saves in both Red Sox and Phillies history, solidifying his legacy as one of the elite closers of his era.
Papelbon Key Stats
- All-Star (Red Sox, Phillies)
- 300+ Career Saves
- 40+ Saves Season (Red Sox)
Matt Stairs
Matt Stairs had a lengthy Major League career that spanned from 1992 to 2011, during which he played for 12 different teams, essentially making him an Immaculate Grid Hall-of-Famer.
Known for his power-hitting abilities, primarily as a pinch-hitter, he hit 265 home runs over his career and holds the record for the most pinch-hit home runs in MLB history with 23. Stairs had a career batting average of .262 with an OPS of .832, and recorded 899 RBIs.
Notably, in the 2008 postseason with the Philadelphia Phillies, he hit one of the most famous home runs in Phillies history, helping the team move onto the World Series that year.
Brad Hand
Brad Hand was selected by the Florida Marlins in the second round of the 2008 MLB Draft. He is a relief pitcher known for his quality fastball-slider combination.
Throughout his career, Hand has received several honors, including three All-Star selections in 2017, 2018, and 2019. He has also been among the league leaders in saves multiple times.
Hand has played for 9 different teams in his 13-year career (6 just in the last three seasons) including the Marlins, Padres, Indians, Nationals, Mets, Blue Jays, Phillies, Rockies and Braves.
Hand Key Stats
- All-Star (Padres, Indians)
