5 Baseball Players who Played for White Sox 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 who have played for both the Chicago White Sox 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 White Sox and Nationals.
Adam Eaton
Adam Eaton is an outfielder known for his high-energy play and efficient hitting. Starting his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2012, he made a name for himself with the Chicago White Sox from 2014 to 2016, and later, the Washington Nationals where he played a crucial part in their 2019 World Series run.
In his career through the 2022 season, Eaton has hit for a solid batting average of around .280, an on-base percentage hovering near .360, and has over 65 home runs to his credit.
Eaton has twice led the league in triples (’14 & ’16) and he’s stolen more than 70 bases. He’s also proven himself to be a capable and versatile outfielder, primarily playing right field but also spending time in center and left.
*Eaton has previously been the most popular pick for this square (Grid 112)
Lucas Giolito
Lucas Giolito was selected by the Washington Nationals as the 16th overall pick in the 2012 MLB Draft. Giolito’s combination of fastball velocity, effective changeup, and sharp-breaking slider have made him one of the prominent young pitchers in the game.
Giolito made his major league debut with the Nationals in 2016 before being traded to the Chicago White Sox. The right-handed starting pitcher soon became one of the key pieces in the White Sox’s rotation.
His breakout year came in 2019 when he was named an All-Star and finished the season with a 14-9 record, a 3.41 ERA, and 228 strikeouts in 176.2 innings. Giolito’s 2020 season included a no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates, a highlight for any pitcher’s career.
Giolotto Key Stats
- All-Star (White Sox)
- 200+ Strikeout Season (White Sox)
Tim Raines
Tim Raines, who played from 1979 to 2002, is best known for his time as an outfielder with the Montreal Expos. Raines had an exceptional career, amassing over 2,600 hits, 170 home runs, and an impressive 808 stolen bases, ranking him fifth on the all-time list.
He was a seven-time All-Star (Expos) and won two World Series titles with the New York Yankees. Raines’ best season might have been 1983 when he hit .298, stole 90 bases, and had an on-base percentage of .393. Known for his speed and ability to get on base, Raines was one of the best leadoff hitters of his era.
His contributions to the game were recognized with his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017.
Adam Dunn
Adam Dunn, who played from 2001 to 2014, is best known for his time as an outfielder and designated hitter with the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox.
Over his 14-season career, Dunn accumulated over 1600 hits, an impressive 462 home runs, and a .237 career batting average. He was named an All-Star twice (Reds, White Sox) and was notable for his significant home run power and ability to draw walks, leading the league in walks twice and regularly ranking among the top in home runs.
Dunn went over 40 home runs in a season with the Reds and White Sox and over 100 RBIs with the Reds and Nationals (both possible Immaculate Grid stat boxes).
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.
