6 Baseball Players who Played for Twins and Nationals
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 Minnesota Twins and Washington Nationals.
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 Twins and Nationals. Here is a mix of well-known stars along with some under-the-radar gems.
Nelson Cruz
Nelson Cruz is in his 19th season in the major leagues. He has played for 8 different teams over that span including the Rangers, Mariners, Twins, Rays, Padres, Nationals, Orioles and Brewers.
Cruz has had a ton of success throughout his career including 7 All-Star appearances (Rangers, Orioles, Mariners, Twins) and 4 Silver Slugger awards (Mariners, Twins).
He’s gone over 40 home runs twice in his career (Orioles, Mariners) and over 100 RBIs in 4 different seasons (Orioles, Mariners, Twins).
*Cruz was previously the most popular pick for this square (Grid 119)
Cruz Key Stats
- All-Star (Rangers, Orioles, Mariners, Twins)
- Silver Slugger (Mariners, Twins)
- 40+ Home Run Season (Orioles, Mariners, Twins)
- 100+ RBI Season (Orioles, Mariners, Twins)
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.
Bartolo Colon
Bartolo Colon, affectionately known as “Big Sexy”, was a fixture on the mound in baseball from 1997 until 2018. He played for a whole bunch of teams (11), which makes him an extremely versatile player for the Immaculate Grid.
Colon’s career stops included the Indians (now Guardians), Dodgers, Mets, Athletics, White Sox, Twins, Braves, Red Sox, Rangers, Montreal Expos and Yankees.
Colon was a 4-time All-Star and even bagged a Cy Young Award in 2005. He had over 240 wins and more than 2,500 strikeouts.
Colon Key Stats
- Cy Young (Angels)
- All-Star (Indians, Angels, Athletics, Mets)
- 20+ Win Season (Angels)
Denard Span
Denard Span was a center fielder in the Major Leagues from 2008 to 2018. Span played for five teams, starting his career with the Minnesota Twins before moving on to the Nationals, Giants, Rays, and Mariners.
Over his 11-year career, he notched a .281 batting average, accumulated 1498 hits, 265 doubles, 72 triples and 185 stolen bases. One of the highlights of his career was his 2014 season with the Nationals where he led the NL with 184 hits.
Otis Nixon
Otis Nixon was a speedy outfielder whose career went from 1983 to 1999. Over those 17 seasons, Nixon played for 9 different teams – Braves, Indians (now Guardians), Montreal Expos, Blue Jays, Twins, Red Sox, Rangers, Dodgers and Yankees.
Nixon wasn’t a big hitter, but he was a whiz on the basepaths, stealing over 620 bases during his career and maintaining a respectable .270 batting average. He’s best remembered for his daring steals and spectacular catches, including an unforgettable game-saving grab in 1992 while with the Braves (video above).
Carl Pavano
Carl Pavano, a right-handed pitcher who started his career in 1998, had a somewhat uneven MLB journey, punctuated by moments of brilliance. He notably shone with the Florida Marlins in 2004 (his lone All-Star appearance), securing 18 wins with an impressive 3.00 ERA.
Over his career, he racked up 108 wins and 1091 strikeouts while maintaining a 4.39 ERA. Pavano played for the Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, and Minnesota Twins, displaying admirable resilience in the face of recurrent injuries.
