Players who played for the Kansas City Royals and Washington Nationals
67 players
67 players have played for both the Kansas City Royals and the Washington Nationals. Alcides Escobar spent the most seasons with the two: 8 with the Kansas City Royals and 2 with the Washington Nationals. On a roster now: Lane Thomas, Richard Lovelady, and Foster Griffin. Every season since 1876 is on file.
| Player | Pos | KC | WSH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | SS | 2011–2018 · 8 seasons | 2021–2022 · 2 seasons |
| Warren Cromartie | 1B | 1991 · 1 season | 1974–1983 · 9 seasons |
| Michael A. Taylor | RF | 2021–2022 · 2 seasons | 2014–2020 · 7 seasons |
| Greg Holland | P | 2010–2021 · 8 seasons | 2018 · 1 season |
| Kelvin Herrera | RP | 2011–2018 · 8 seasons | 2018 · 1 season |
| David DeJesus | LF | 2003–2010 · 8 seasons | 2013 · 1 season |
| Jim Wohlford | 3B | 1972–1976 · 5 seasons | 1983–1986 · 4 seasons |
| U.L. Washington | SS | 1977–1984 · 8 seasons | 1985 · 1 season |
| Rondell White | LF | 2003 · 1 season | 1993–1999 · 7 seasons |
| Steve Renko | SP | 1983 · 1 season | 1969–1975 · 7 seasons |
| Mike MacDougal | RP | 2001–2006 · 6 seasons | 2009 · 1 season |
| Hubie Brooks | DH | 1993–1994 · 2 seasons | 1985–1989 · 5 seasons |
| Dan Schatzeder | RP | 1991 · 1 season | 1977–1985 · 6 seasons |
| Matt Stairs | 1B | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons | 1992–2011 · 3 seasons |
| Mark Grudzielanek | 2B | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons | 1995–1997 · 3 seasons |
| Joe Vitiello | LF | 1995–1999 · 5 seasons | 2003 · 1 season |
| Tim Spehr | C | 1991–1999 · 2 seasons | 1993–1996 · 4 seasons |
| Chris Haney | RP | 1993–1997 · 5 seasons | 1991 · 1 season |
| Sean Berry | 3B | 1990–1991 · 2 seasons | 1992–1995 · 4 seasons |
| Nelson Santovenia | C | 1993 · 1 season | 1987–1991 · 5 seasons |
| Hunter Harvey | RP | 2024–2025 · 2 seasons | 2022–2024 · 3 seasons |
| Tim Collins | RP | 2011–2014 · 4 seasons | 2018 · 1 season |
| Jeremy Guthrie | SP | 2012–2015 · 4 seasons | 2017 · 1 season |
| Justin Maxwell | CF | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons | 2007–2010 · 3 seasons |
| Jamey Carroll | 3B | 2013 · 1 season | 2002–2005 · 4 seasons |
| Jose Guillen | RF | 2008–2010 · 3 seasons | 2005–2006 · 2 seasons |
| Endy Chavez | RF | 2001 · 1 season | 2002–2005 · 4 seasons |
| Mark Gardner | SP | 1993 · 1 season | 1989–1992 · 4 seasons |
| Andy McGaffigan | RP | 1991 · 1 season | 1986–1989 · 4 seasons |
| Rodney Scott | 2B | 1975 · 1 season | 1976–1981 · 4 seasons |
| Lane Thomas | LF | 2026 · 1 season | 2022–2024 · 3 seasons |
| Richard Lovelady | RP | 2019–2021 · 3 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Jorge Lopez | RP | 2018–2020 · 3 seasons | 2025 · 1 season |
| Joel Peralta | RP | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons | 2010 · 1 season |
| Rick DeHart | RP | 2003 · 1 season | 1997–1999 · 3 seasons |
| Angel Salazar | SS | 1986–1987 · 2 seasons | 1983–1984 · 2 seasons |
| Bob Stinson | C | 1975–1976 · 2 seasons | 1973–1974 · 2 seasons |
| Foster Griffin | SP | 2020–2022 · 2 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Emilio Bonifacio | 2B | 2013 · 1 season | 2008–2020 · 2 seasons |
| Enny Romero | RP | 2018 · 1 season | 2017–2018 · 2 seasons |
| Ryan Madson | RP | 2015 · 1 season | 2017–2018 · 2 seasons |
| Chien-Ming Wang | RP | 2016 · 1 season | 2011–2012 · 2 seasons |
| Clint Robinson | 1B | 2012 · 1 season | 2015–2016 · 2 seasons |
| Josh Willingham | LF | 2014 · 1 season | 2009–2010 · 2 seasons |
| Scott Downs | RP | 2014 · 1 season | 2003–2004 · 2 seasons |
| Rick Ankiel | CF | 2010 · 1 season | 2011–2012 · 2 seasons |
| Odalis Perez | SP | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons | 2008 · 1 season |
| Chris Booker | RP | 2006 · 1 season | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons |
| Wilton Guerrero | 2B | 2004 · 1 season | 1999–2000 · 2 seasons |
| Scott Service | RP | 1998–1999 · 2 seasons | 1992 · 1 season |
| Yamil Benitez | LF | 1997 · 1 season | 1995–1996 · 2 seasons |
| Bill Sampen | RP | 1993 · 1 season | 1990–1991 · 2 seasons |
| Bob McClure | RP | 1975–1976 · 2 seasons | 1987 · 1 season |
| Ron Johnson | 1B | 1982–1983 · 2 seasons | 1984 · 1 season |
| Bombo Rivera | CF | 1982 · 1 season | 1975–1976 · 2 seasons |
| Ken Phelps | DH | 1980–1981 · 2 seasons | 1982 · 1 season |
| Jacob Barnes | RP | 2019 · 1 season | 2024 · 1 season |
| Maikel Franco | 3B | 2020 · 1 season | 2022 · 1 season |
| Trevor Rosenthal | RP | 2020 · 1 season | 2019 · 1 season |
| Joe Blanton | RP | 2015 · 1 season | 2017 · 1 season |
| Jonny Gomes | LF | 2015 · 1 season | 2011 · 1 season |
| Kip Wells | SP | 2008 · 1 season | 2009 · 1 season |
| Damian Jackson | CF | 2004 · 1 season | 2006 · 1 season |
| Graeme Lloyd | RP | 2003 · 1 season | 2001 · 1 season |
| Scott Anderson | SP | 1995 · 1 season | 1990 · 1 season |
| Rich Sauveur | RP | 1992 · 1 season | 1988 · 1 season |
| Randy Bass | 1B | 1978 · 1 season | 1979 · 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.
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