Players who played for the Detroit Tigers and Washington Nationals
83 players
83 players have played for both the Detroit Tigers and the Washington Nationals. Jordan Zimmermann spent the most seasons with the two: 5 with the Detroit Tigers and 7 with the Washington Nationals. On a roster now: Max Scherzer, Kyle Finnegan, Derek Hill, and Derek Law. Every season since 1876 is on file.
| Player | Pos | DET | WSH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Zimmermann | SP | 2016–2020 · 5 seasons | 2009–2015 · 7 seasons |
| Max Scherzer | SP | 2010–2014 · 5 seasons | 2015–2020 · 6 seasons |
| Bill Gullickson | SP | 1991–1994 · 4 seasons | 1979–1985 · 7 seasons |
| Anibal Sanchez | SP | 2012–2017 · 6 seasons | 2019–2022 · 3 seasons |
| Alex Avila | C | 2009–2017 · 8 seasons | 2021 · 1 season |
| Rondell White | LF | 2004–2005 · 2 seasons | 1993–1999 · 7 seasons |
| Woodie Fryman | RP | 1973–1974 · 2 seasons | 1975–1983 · 7 seasons |
| Kyle Finnegan | RP | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons | 2020–2025 · 6 seasons |
| Tanner Rainey | RP | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons | 2019–2024 · 6 seasons |
| Fernando Rodney | RP | 2002–2009 · 7 seasons | 2019 · 1 season |
| Ryan Raburn | LF | 2004–2012 · 7 seasons | 2017 · 1 season |
| Ugueth Urbina | RP | 2004–2005 · 2 seasons | 1995–2000 · 6 seasons |
| Dan Schatzeder | RP | 1980–1981 · 2 seasons | 1977–1985 · 6 seasons |
| Jeimer Candelario | 3B | 2017–2022 · 6 seasons | 2023 · 1 season |
| Iván Rodríguez | C | 2004–2008 · 5 seasons | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons |
| Dmitri Young | 1B | 2002–2006 · 5 seasons | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons |
| Robert Fick | 1B | 1998–2002 · 5 seasons | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons |
| David Palmer | SP | 1989 · 1 season | 1978–1985 · 6 seasons |
| Ron LeFlore | DH | 1974–1979 · 6 seasons | 1980 · 1 season |
| Joe Sparma | P | 1964–1969 · 6 seasons | 1970 · 1 season |
| Wil J Ledezma | RP | 2003–2007 · 5 seasons | 2009 · 1 season |
| Deivi Cruz | 2B | 1997–2001 · 5 seasons | 2005 · 1 season |
| Rusty Staub | CF | 1976–1978 · 3 seasons | 1969–1971 · 3 seasons |
| Fred Scherman | P | 1969–1973 · 5 seasons | 1976 · 1 season |
| Hernan Perez | SS | 2012–2015 · 4 seasons | 2021 · 1 season |
| Doug Fister | SP | 2011–2013 · 3 seasons | 2014–2015 · 2 seasons |
| Collin Balester | RP | 2012 · 1 season | 2008–2011 · 4 seasons |
| Felipe Lira | RP | 1995–1999 · 3 seasons | 2000–2001 · 2 seasons |
| Skeeter Barnes | 1B | 1991–1994 · 4 seasons | 1985 · 1 season |
| Jason Thompson | 1B | 1976–1979 · 4 seasons | 1986 · 1 season |
| Ed Glynn | RP | 1975–1978 · 4 seasons | 1985 · 1 season |
| Gary Sutherland | — | 1974–1975 · 2 seasons | 1969–1971 · 3 seasons |
| Terry Humphrey | — | 1975 · 1 season | 1971–1974 · 4 seasons |
| Derek Hill | CF | 2020–2022 · 3 seasons | 2023 · 1 season |
| Ian Krol | RP | 2014–2021 · 3 seasons | 2013 · 1 season |
| Edwin Jackson | SP | 2009–2019 · 2 seasons | 2012–2017 · 2 seasons |
| Jacob Turner | SP | 2011–2018 · 3 seasons | 2017 · 1 season |
| Ryan Perry | RP | 2009–2011 · 3 seasons | 2012 · 1 season |
| Matt Stairs | 1B | 2006 · 1 season | 1992–2011 · 3 seasons |
| Nook Logan | CF | 2004–2005 · 2 seasons | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons |
| C.J. Nitkowski | RP | 1996–2000 · 3 seasons | 2005 · 1 season |
| Jose Macias | 3B | 1999–2001 · 3 seasons | 2003 · 1 season |
| Curtis Pride | DH | 1996 · 1 season | 1993–2001 · 3 seasons |
| Scott Livingstone | 3B | 1991–1993 · 3 seasons | 1998 · 1 season |
| Elias Sosa | RP | 1982 · 1 season | 1979–1981 · 3 seasons |
| Jerry Manuel | SS | 1975–1976 · 2 seasons | 1980–1981 · 2 seasons |
| Stan Papi | 3B | 1980–1981 · 2 seasons | 1977–1978 · 2 seasons |
| Fred Holdsworth | RP | 1972–1974 · 3 seasons | 1978 · 1 season |
| Tom Walker | P | 1975 · 1 season | 1972–1974 · 3 seasons |
| Mike Marshall | RP | 1967 · 1 season | 1971–1973 · 3 seasons |
| Andrew Chafin | RP | 2022–2024 · 2 seasons | 2025 · 1 season |
| Erasmo Ramirez | RP | 2021 · 1 season | 2022–2023 · 2 seasons |
| Jordy Mercer | SS | 2019–2020 · 2 seasons | 2021 · 1 season |
| Kyle Lobstein | SP | 2014–2015 · 2 seasons | 2021 · 1 season |
| Justin Miller | RP | 2014 · 1 season | 2018–2019 · 2 seasons |
| Matt den Dekker | CF | 2017 · 1 season | 2015–2016 · 2 seasons |
| Tom Gorzelanny | RP | 2015 · 1 season | 2011–2012 · 2 seasons |
| Jose Paniagua | RP | 2002 · 1 season | 1996–1997 · 2 seasons |
| Joe Siddall | C | 1998 · 1 season | 1993–1995 · 2 seasons |
| Tony Bernazard | 2B | 1991 · 1 season | 1979–1980 · 2 seasons |
| Dave Engle | 1B | 1986 · 1 season | 1987–1988 · 2 seasons |
| Sal Butera | C | 1983 · 1 season | 1984–1985 · 2 seasons |
| Derek Law | RP | 2022 · 1 season | 2024 · 1 season |
| Jacob Barnes | RP | 2022 · 1 season | 2024 · 1 season |
| Josh Harrison | 3B | 2019 · 1 season | 2020 · 1 season |
| Carlos Torres | RP | 2019 · 1 season | 2018 · 1 season |
| Trevor Rosenthal | RP | 2019 · 1 season | 2019 · 1 season |
| Logan Kensing | RP | 2016 · 1 season | 2009 · 1 season |
| Josh Wilson | SS | 2015 · 1 season | 2007 · 1 season |
| Francis Beltran | RP | 2008 · 1 season | 2004 · 1 season |
| Damian Jackson | CF | 2002 · 1 season | 2006 · 1 season |
| George Lombard | OF | 2002 · 1 season | 2006 · 1 season |
| Vic Darensbourg | RP | 2005 · 1 season | 2003 · 1 season |
| Julio Santana | RP | 2002 · 1 season | 2000 · 1 season |
| Doug Strange | 3B | 1989 · 1 season | 1997 · 1 season |
| Rick Schu | 3B | 1989 · 1 season | 1996 · 1 season |
| Derrick White | LF | 1995 · 1 season | 1993 · 1 season |
| Johnny Paredes | 2B | 1991 · 1 season | 1988 · 1 season |
| Urbano Lugo | RP | 1990 · 1 season | 1989 · 1 season |
| Bill Campbell | RP | 1986 · 1 season | 1987 · 1 season |
| Duffy Dyer | C | 1980 · 1 season | 1979 · 1 season |
| Jerry Robertson | P | 1970 · 1 season | 1969 · 1 season |
| Leo Marentette | P | 1965 · 1 season | 1969 · 1 season |
Regular season, under every name each club has played as. A season split by a trade counts for both clubs where the game logs reach it (NBA from 1993-94, NFL 1994, NHL 1996, MLB 2001). Longest stay with the two first.
Detroit Tigers vs Washington Nationals: head-to-head record →