Washington Nationals (1886-89)
Encyclopedia
The Washington Nationals, sometimes referred to as the Washington Statesmen, was a professional baseball team in the mid to late 1880s. They existed for a period of four years as a member of the National League
(NL) from to . During their four-year tenure they had six different managers
and compiled a record of 163-337, for a .326 winning percentage
. The franchise played their home games at Swampoodle Grounds
.
Their most notable player was catcher
Connie Mack
, who went on to a Hall of Fame
career as manager
of the American League
Philadelphia Athletics
from 1901 to 1950. Outfielder Dummy Hoy
, notable for being deaf, played for the 1888 and 1889 Washington teams.
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
(NL) from to . During their four-year tenure they had six different managers
Manager (baseball)
In baseball, the field manager is an individual who is responsible for matters of team strategy on the field and team leadership. Managers are typically assisted by between one and six assistant coaches, whose responsibilities are specialized...
and compiled a record of 163-337, for a .326 winning percentage
Winning percentage
In sports, a winning percentage is the fraction of games or matches a team or individual has won. It is defined as wins divided by wins plus losses . Ties count as a ½ loss and a ½ win...
. The franchise played their home games at Swampoodle Grounds
Swampoodle Grounds
Swampoodle Grounds aka Capitol Park was the home of the Washington Nationals baseball team of the National League from 1886 to 1889. The park was named for the Swampoodle neighborhood....
.
Their most notable player was catcher
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
Connie Mack
Connie Mack (baseball)
Cornelius McGillicuddy, Sr. , better known as Connie Mack, was an American professional baseball player, manager, and team owner. The longest-serving manager in Major League Baseball history, he holds records for wins , losses , and games managed , with his victory total being almost 1,000 more...
, who went on to a Hall of Fame
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is an American history museum and hall of fame, located at 25 Main Street in Cooperstown, New York, operated by private interests serving as the central point for the study of the history of baseball in the United States and beyond, the display of...
career as manager
Manager (baseball)
In baseball, the field manager is an individual who is responsible for matters of team strategy on the field and team leadership. Managers are typically assisted by between one and six assistant coaches, whose responsibilities are specialized...
of the American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
Philadelphia Athletics
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
from 1901 to 1950. Outfielder Dummy Hoy
Dummy Hoy
William Ellsworth Hoy , nicknamed "Dummy," was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for several teams from 1888 to 1902, most notably the Cincinnati Reds and two Washington, D.C...
, notable for being deaf, played for the 1888 and 1889 Washington teams.
See also
- 1886 Washington Nationals season1886 Washington Nationals seasonThe Washington Nationals finished with a 28-92 record in the National League, finishing in last place in their debut season.- Roster :- Starters by position :...
- 1887 Washington Nationals season1887 Washington Nationals seasonThe Washington Nationals finished with a 46-76 record in the National League, finishing in seventh place.- Roster :- Starters by position :...
- 1888 Washington Nationals season1888 Washington Nationals seasonThe Washington Nationals finished with a 48-86 record in the National League, finishing in last place.- Roster :- Starters by position :...
- 1889 Washington Nationals season1889 Washington Nationals seasonThe Washington Nationals finished with a 41-83 record in the National League, finishing in last place. The team folded at the conclusion of the season.- Offseason :...
- Washington Nationals (1886–1889) all-time rosterWashington Nationals (1886–1889) all-time roster* The following is a list of players and who appeared in at least one game for the fourth of five Washington Nationals franchises of Major League Baseball, which played in the National League from until...
See also
- Washington Nationals (disambiguation)Washington Nationals (disambiguation)The Washington Nationals are a current National League baseball team, formerly known as the Montreal Expos.Washington Nationals may also refer to these other Washington, D.C.-based baseball teams:...
- Washington Senators (disambiguation)
- Washington NationalsWashington NationalsThe Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
current MLB team