Washington Nationals (1886–1889) all-time roster
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- 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 BaseballMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
, which played in the National LeagueNational LeagueThe 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...
from until . Players in bold are in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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- Phil BakerPhil Baker (baseball)Philip Baker was a first baseman, outfielder and catcher in Major League Baseball from 1883-1886. He played in the minors from 1878–1889, with the exception of 1880-1882 when he was black listed.-Sources:...
- Jim BanningJim BanningJames M. Banning was a catcher in Major League Baseball in the 19th century. He played for the Washington Nationals of the National League. He appeared in one game in 1888 and two games in 1889 for the Nationals.-Sources:...
- Bob Barr
- Ed BeecherEd BeecherEdward Harry Beecher was a professional baseball player. He played four seasons in Major League Baseball, between 1887 and 1891, for five different teams in three different leagues, primarily as an outfielder....
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- Bart CantzBart CantzBartholomew L. "Bart" Cantz was an American catcher in Major League Baseball player, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
- John CarneyJohn Carney (baseball)John Joseph Carney , also known as Handsome Jack, was a professional baseball player in the late 19th century. He was born in Salem, Massachusetts, United States in 1866, and made his debut with the Washington Nationals on April 24, 1889...
- Cliff CarrollCliff CarrollSamuel Clifford Carroll was an American Major League Baseball player who played as an outfielder for 11 seasons from 1882 to 1893. He played for the Providence Grays, Pittsburgh Alleghenys, Washington Senators, Chicago Colts, St. Louis Browns, and Boston Beaneaters...
- Spider ClarkSpider ClarkOwen F. "Spider" Clark was a professional baseball player. He played two seasons in Major League Baseball, 1889 for the Washington Nationals, and 1890 for the Buffalo Bisons of the Players' League...
- Harry ClarkeHarry Clarke (baseball)Harry Corson Clarke was a Major League Baseball player. He played in 1 game for the Washington Nationals of the National League on August 28, 1889. He played right field and failed to get a hit in three at-bats.-External links:...
- Larry CorcoranLarry CorcoranLawrence J. Corcoran was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was born in Brooklyn, New York.Corcoran debuted in 1880, winning 43 games and leading the Chicago team to the National League championship...
- Ed CraneEd CraneEdward H. Crane is the founder and president of the Cato Institute.In the 1970s, he was one of the most active leaders of the Libertarian Party...
- Sam CraneSam Crane (second baseman)Samuel Newhall Crane was an American second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball born in Springfield, Massachusetts. Crane played for eight different major league teams during his seven year career that spanned from to...
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- Ed DailyEd DailyEdward M. Daily , was a Major League Baseball player. He played seven seasons in the majors, from until , for the Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Nationals, Columbus Solons, Brooklyn Gladiators, New York Giants, Louisville Colonels, and Washington StatesmenDaily began his major league career as a...
- Hugh DailyHugh DailyHugh Ignatius Daily, born Harry Criss , nicknamed "One Arm" Daily, was an Irish American professional right-handed pitcher who played six seasons, for seven different teams; the Buffalo Bisons, the Cleveland Blues, and the St...
- Tom DalyTom Daly (infielder)Thomas Peter Daly was a catcher and second baseman who played in the Major Leagues from 1887 to 1903...
- Pat DealyPat DealyPatrick E. Dealy was a Major League Baseball player. He played all or part of five seasons in the majors between and . He debuted with the St...
- Pat DeasleyPat DeasleyThomas H. "Pat" Deasley was a 19th-century professional baseball player. Deasley primarily played catcher for several teams during his 8-year career from 1882 to 1888. Deasley played for the Boston Red Caps, St...
- Harry DeckerHarry DeckerEarle Harry Decker was a Major League Baseball catcher. He was born on September 3, 1864 in Lockport, Illinois. He played 4 seasons in Major League Baseball, with the Indianapolis Hoosiers, Kansas City Cowboys, Detroit Wolverines, Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies, and Pittsburgh Pirates....
- Jim DonnellyJim Donnelly (baseball)James B. Donnelly , was a Major League Baseball third baseman. He played all or part of 11 seasons in the majors between and ....
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- Jack FarrellJack FarrellJohn A. "Jack" Farrell , also known as "Moose", was an American Major League Baseball player who played mainly second base in his 11 seasons...
- Alex FersonAlex FersonAlexander "Colonel" Ferson was a 5'9", 165 pound right-handed baseball pitcher who played from 1889 to 1890 and in 1892 for the Washington Nationals, Buffalo Bisons and Baltimore Orioles.Ferson began his big league career on May 4, 1889...
- Davy ForceDavy ForceDavid W. "Davy" Force was a shortstop in Major League Baseball.From 1871 through 1886, he played in the National Association with the Washington Olympics , Troy Haymakers , Baltimore Canaries , Chicago White Stockings and Philadelphia Athletics , and in the National League for the Philadelphia...
- John FoxJohn Fox (baseball)John Joseph Fox , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1881-1886. He played for the Boston Red Caps, Baltimore Orioles, Pittsburg Alleghenys, and Washington Nationals.-External links:...
- Ed FullerEd FullerEdward Ashton White Fuller was a major league baseball player for the 1886 Washington Nationals. He was both right-handed for batting and throwing. He was 6'0 and weighed 158 lbs. He played his first game on July 17, 1886 for the Nationals when he was only 18 years of age. 5 days later he...
- Shorty FullerShorty FullerWilliam Benjamin "Shorty" Fuller , was a professional baseball player who played infielder in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the St. Louis Browns, New York Giants, and Washington Nationals. His brother, Harry Fuller, also played professional baseball.-External links:...
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- Jim Galligan
- Gid GardnerGid GardnerFranklin Washington "Gid" Gardner was a Major League Baseball player during the 19th century. Between 1879 and 1888, Gardner played all or part of seven seasons for eight different teams in three different major leagues. He appeared in 199 games, mostly as an outfielder, but also spent some time...
- Barney GilliganBarney GilliganIn 1887, Gilligan was fined $25 for binge drinking and missing a game for the Nationals. The next season, Gilligan was released by the team. In his final MLB season, Gilligan signed with the Detroit Wolverines. He played in one game for the team, going 1–for–5 with a run and a strikeout...
- Frank GilmoreFrank GilmoreFrank T. Gilmore , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Washington Nationals.-External links:...
- Buck GladmonBuck Gladmon-External links:*...
- Walt GoldsbyWalt GoldsbyWalton Hugh Goldsby was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He played parts of three seasons in the majors, between and , for five different teams....
- John GreenigJohn GreenigJohn A. Greenig , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues for the Washington Nationals of the National League on May 9, 1888.-External links:...
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- George Haddock
- Jackie Hayes
- Egyptian Healy
- John HenryJohn Henry (outfielder/pitcher)John Michael Henry was an outfielder and starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from and for the Cleveland Blues , Baltimore Orioles , Washington Nationals and New York Giants . Henry was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. He threw left-handed...
- Paul HinesPaul HinesPaul Aloysius Hines was an American center fielder in professional baseball who played in the National Association and Major League Baseball from 1872 to 1891...
- Sadie HouckSadie HouckSargent Perry "Sadie" Houck was an American Major League Baseball shortstop for eight seasons from 1879 to 1887. He played for the Boston Red Caps, Providence Grays, Detroit Wolverines, Philadelphia Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Nationals, and New York Metropolitans. Houck had a career...
- Dummy HoyDummy HoyWilliam 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...
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- Connie MackConnie MackConnie Mack may refer to:* Connie Mack I , Hall of Fame baseball manager, player, owner* Connie Mack III , U.S. Representative , U.S. Senator from Florida * Connie Mack IV , U.S...
- Tony MadiganTony Madigan (baseball)William J. Madigan was a professional baseball pitcher for the 1886 Washington Nationals of the National League. He played for the Binghamton Crickets in the minors in 1887.-External links:...
- Art McCoyArt McCoyArthur Gray McCoy was a Major League Baseball player. He played in 2 games for the Washington Nationals of the National League on July 8 and July 9, 1889. He played second base and failed to get a hit in six at-bats.-External links:...
- John McGloneJohn McGloneJohn T. McGlone was a professional baseball player from 1886-1888. He played in the minors through 1894.-External links:...
- John MorrillJohn MorrillJohn Francis Morrill , nicknamed "Honest John," was an American first baseman and manager in Major League Baseball who played from 1876-1890. Over the years he played all positions. Although he pitched a couple of games each season, he was primarily an infielder, and had a career batting average of...
- Miah MurrayMiah MurrayJeremiah J. "Miah" Murray was an American catcher in Major League Baseball for four seasons, then umpired full-time for one season. In his career, he played with four different teams: the Providence Grays in , the Louisville Colonels in ), the Washington Nationals in , and the Washington Senators in...
- Al MyersAl MyersJames Albert Myers , was a Major League Baseball second baseman from -. Known as "Cod" Myers, he owned the Health Office Saloon and built an apartment house in Terre Haute, Indiana. His daughter, Ernestine Myers, pursued a successful career in professional dance...
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- Billy O'BrienBilly O'BrienWilliam Smith O'Brien was a Major League Baseball first baseman. He was a native of Albany, New York.O'Brien played for the St. Paul Saints and Kansas City Cowboys, both of the Union Association, in 1884. He also played for the National League Washington Senators and the Brooklyn Gladiators...
- Pete O'BrienPete O'Brien (1890s second baseman)Peter James O'Brien was a Major League Baseball player. He played in one game for the Washington Nationals in and 27 games for the Chicago Colts in .-Sources:*...
- Hank O'DayHank O'DayHenry Francis O'Day was an American right-handed pitcher, umpire and manager in Major League Baseball who worked as a National League umpire for 30 years between 1895 and 1927, and was the only person in major league history to appear as a player, manager and umpire. His 3,986 total games as an...
- Dave OldfieldDave OldfieldDavid "Dave" Oldfield was a catcher and outfielder in Major League Baseball in 1883 and then from 1885 to 1886...
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- Dupee ShawDupee ShawFrederick Lander "Dupee" Shaw , was an American Major League Baseball player who played pitcher in the Majors from to . He would play for the Detroit Wolverines, Boston Reds, Providence Grays, and Washington Nationals...
- George ShochGeorge ShochGeorge Quintus Shoch born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was a Utility player for the Washington Nationals , Milwaukee Brewers , Baltimore Orioles and Brooklyn Grooms/Brooklyn Bridegrooms ....
- Joe StartJoe StartJoseph Start , nicknamed "Old Reliable", was one of the biggest stars of baseball's earliest era, and certainly the top first baseman of his time...
- Mike SullivanMike Sullivan (pitcher)Michael Joseph Sullivan born in Boston, Massachusetts was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals , Chicago Colts , Philadelphia Athletics , New York Giants , Cincinnati Reds , Washington Senators , Cleveland Spiders and Boston Beaneaters .He led the National League...
- Pete SweeneyPete SweeneyPeter Jay Sweeney was a third baseman in Major League Baseball in the 19th century. His professional career stretched from 1879 through 1897, though only 1888-1890 were spent in the Major Leagues.-Sources:...
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- Perry WerdenPerry WerdenPercival Wheritt Werden born in St. Louis, Missouri was a First Baseman for the St. Louis Maroons , Washington Nationals , Toledo Maumees , Baltimore Orioles , St...
- Ed WhitingEd WhitingEdward C. Whiting , was a professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Baltimore Orioles, Washington Nationals, and Louisville Eclipse.-External links:...
- Jim WhitneyJim WhitneyJames Evans "Grasshopper Jim" Whitney was a former professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of ten seasons with the Boston Red Caps/Beaneaters, Kansas City Cowboys, Washington Nationals, Indianapolis Hoosiers and Philadelphia Athletics . He was the National League...
- Wild Bill WidnerWild Bill WidnerWilliam Waterfield "Wild Bill" Widner was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched all or part of five seasons in the majors, from until , for the Cincinnati Red Stockings, Washington Nationals, Columbus Solons, and Cincinnati Kelly's Killers.-Sources:...
- Walt WilmotWalt WilmotWalter Robert Wilmot was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played over parts of 10 seasons with the Washington Nationals , Chicago Colts and New York Giants . Listed at 5 ft 9 in, 165 lb., Wilmot was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed...
- George WinkelmanGeorge WinkelmanGeorge Edward Winkelman was a professional baseball player for the 1886 Washington Nationals of the National League. He played in the minors as late as 1895.-External links:...
- Bill WiseBill Wise (baseball)William E. Wise was an American Major League Baseball pitcher and outfielder for three seasons from to . He played for the Baltimore Orioles of the American Association, the Washington Nationals of the Union Association, and the Washington Nationals of the National League. Wise died in his...
- Sam WiseSam WiseSamuel Washington Wise , is a former professional baseball player who played short stop in the Major Leagues from 1881-1893...
- Bill WrightBill Wright (catcher)William Hiram Wright was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played in one game for the Washington Nationals in .-External links:...