6 Baseball Players who Played for Nationals and Tigers
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 Detroit Tigers.
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 on both the Nationals and Tigers.
Max Scherzer
Max Scherzer, known for his distinctive different-colored eyes, has been a force to reckon with in baseball since he started in 2008. He’s played for several teams, including the Diamondbacks, Tigers, Nationals, Dodgers and Mets.
Scherzer’s a three-time Cy Young Award winner and played a crucial role in the Nationals’ World Series win in 2019.
Scherzer is still active (as of 2023) and has over 3,000 strikeouts with a career-high of 300 in 2018 with the Nationals. Despite moving around a bit, Max has consistently been a top-tier pitcher in the majors.
Jordan Zimmerman
Jordan Zimmermann, who pitched from 2009 to 2020, is best known for his time with the Washington Nationals. But, he also played 5 seasons with the Tigers and spent his last season with the Brewers.
Zimmermann was a reliable starter, logging over 95 wins and 1,200 strikeouts in his career. He was a two-time All-Star (Nationals) and threw the first no-hitter in Nationals history in 2014.
His best season arguably came in 2014 when he posted a 2.66 ERA with 182 strikeouts. Known for his control and aggressive pitching style, Zimmermann was a key figure in the Nationals’ transformation into a competitive team in the 2010s.
Rondell White
Rondell White, who played from 1993 to 2007, is best known for his time as an outfielder with the Montreal Expos and San Diego Padres.
Over his 15-year career, White notched over 1500 hits, 198 home runs, and maintained a .284 career batting average. He was named an All-Star in 2003 (Padres) and consistently displayed solid offensive production.
White’s most productive season arguably came in 1997 with the Expos when he batted .270 with 28 home runs and 82 RBIs.
Ivan Rodriguez
Ivan Rodriguez, also known as “Pudge”, was a beast in baseball from 1991 to 2011. He played for 6 different teams over his career including the Rangers, Tigers, Nationals, Yankees, Astros and Marlins. Rodriguez was a key player in the Marlins’ 2003 World Series win.
He chalked up over 2,800 hits, and hit over 300 home runs in his career with a single-season best 35 home runs in 1999 – his MVP year. Rodriguez made the All-Star team 14 times and won an impressive 13 Gold Gloves for his standout defensive skills.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017, Pudge is often considered one of the best catchers the game has ever seen.
Rodriguez Key Stats
- Hall of Fame (Rangers, Tigers, Nationals, Yankees, Astros, Marlins)
- MVP (Rangers)
- All-Star (Rangers, Tigers)
- Gold Glove (Rangers, Tigers)
- Silver Slugger (Rangers, Tigers)
- World Series Champ (Marlins)
- 100+ RBI Season (Rangers)
Dmitri Young
Dmitri Young had a notable career, playing for the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, and Washington Nationals. He was primarily known as a first baseman, although he also spent time in the outfield. Young started his professional career in 1996 with the Cardinals and played 13 seasons in the MLB.
He was recognized for his batting skills, achieving a career average of .292 and accumulating 171 home runs and 683 RBIs. Young batted over .300 in multiple seasons (Reds, Nationals).
He was a two-time All-Star (Tigers, Nationals) and in 2007, after overcoming personal and health challenges, he was awarded the National League Comeback Player of the Year.
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.
