Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals players: who played for both
Who played for both the Pirates and Nationals?
124 players played for both the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Nationals between 1969 and 2025, including Al Oliver, Bob Bailey, Tim Foli and Donn Clendenon. 79 of them played for the Pirates first and 42 for the Nationals first; 3 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Bob Bailey is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Pirates first, then the Nationals from 1969.
- Tanner Rainey is the most recent: Nationals first, then the Pirates from 2025.
- Al Oliver played the most games across the two: 1,302 for the Pirates and 317 for the Nationals.
- 22 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Tim Foli.
- Most common positions on this list: P (55), OF (29), SS (11), 1B (9).
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All 124 players, most games for the two first
| Player | Pos | Pirates | Nationals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Oliver | OF | 1968–1977 (1302 g) | 1982–1983 (317 g) |
| Bob Bailey | 3B | 1962–1966 (596 g) | 1969–1975 (951 g) |
| Tim Foli | SS | 1979–1981, 1985 (365 g) | 1972–1977 (710 g) |
| Donn Clendenon | 1B | 1961–1968 (982 g) | 1969 (38 g) |
| Josh Harrison | 2B | 2011–2018 (842 g) | 2020–2021 (123 g) |
| Josh Bell | 1B | 2016–2020 (552 g) | 2021–2022, 2025 (387 g) |
| Orlando Merced | OF | 1990–1996 (776 g) | 1999 (93 g) |
| Jordy Mercer | SS | 2012–2018 (821 g) | 2021 (46 g) |
| Adam LaRoche | 1B | 2007–2009 (375 g) | 2011–2014 (489 g) |
| Roy Face | P | 1953, 1955–1968 (807 g) | 1969 (44 g) |
| Dave Cash | 2B | 1969–1973 (420 g) | 1977–1979 (388 g) |
| Tom Foley | SS | 1993–1994 (145 g) | 1986–1992, 1995 (661 g) |
| Frank Taveras | SS | 1971–1972, 1974–1979 (724 g) | 1982 (48 g) |
| Wil Cordero | OF | 2000 (89 g) | 1992–1995, 2002–2003, 2005 (649 g) |
| Jason Thompson | 1B | 1981–1985 (671 g) | 1986 (30 g) |
| Michael Taylor | OF | 2024 (113 g) | 2014–2020 (574 g) |
| Manny Mota | OF | 1963–1968 (642 g) | 1969 (31 g) |
| Rob Mackowiak | OF | 2001–2005 (593 g) | 2008 (38 g) |
| Moises Alou | OF | 1990 (2 g) | 1990, 1992–1996 (608 g) |
| Nate McLouth | OF | 2005–2009, 2012 (515 g) | 2014 (79 g) |
| Jose Guillen | OF | 1997–1999 (336 g) | 2005–2006 (217 g) |
| Mitch Webster | OF | 1991 (36 g) | 1985–1988 (462 g) |
| Wilmer Difo | 2B | 2021 (116 g) | 2015–2020 (373 g) |
| John Milner | 1B | 1978–1982 (417 g) | 1981–1982 (57 g) |
| John Vander Wal | OF | 2000–2001 (231 g) | 1991–1993 (232 g) |
| Vance Law | 3B | 1980–1981 (55 g) | 1985–1987 (392 g) |
| Mike Morse | OF | 2015–2016 (51 g) | 2009–2012 (378 g) |
| Ryan Church | OF | 2010 (69 g) | 2004–2007 (347 g) |
| Joe Orsulak | OF | 1983–1986 (298 g) | 1997 (106 g) |
| Salomon Torres | P | 2002–2007 (360 g) | 1997 (12 g) |
| Keith Osik | C | 1996–2002 (359 g) | 2005 (6 g) |
| Sean Burnett | P | 2004, 2008–2009 (109 g) | 2009–2012, 2016 (255 g) |
| Woodie Fryman | P | 1966–1967 (64 g) | 1975–1976, 1978–1983 (297 g) |
| John Candelaria | P | 1975–1985, 1993 (348 g) | 1989 (12 g) |
| Joel Hanrahan | P | 2009–2012 (238 g) | 2007–2009 (115 g) |
| Maury Wills | SS | 1967–1968 (302 g) | 1969 (47 g) |
| Nyjer Morgan | OF | 2007–2009 (157 g) | 2009–2010 (185 g) |
| Felipe Vazquez | P | 2016–2019 (227 g) | 2015–2016 (96 g) |
| Matt Capps | P | 2005–2009 (271 g) | 2010 (47 g) |
| Lastings Milledge | OF | 2009–2010 (171 g) | 2008–2009 (145 g) |
| Xavier Nady | OF | 2006–2008 (269 g) | 2012 (40 g) |
| Duffy Dyer | C | 1975–1978 (269 g) | 1979 (28 g) |
| Mark Melancon | P | 2013–2016 (267 g) | 2016 (30 g) |
| Daryle Ward | OF | 2004–2005 (212 g) | 2006 (78 g) |
| Steve Nicosia | C | 1978–1983 (247 g) | 1985 (42 g) |
| Grant Jackson | P | 1977–1982 (278 g) | 1981 (10 g) |
| Steve Lombardozzi | 2B | 2015 (12 g) | 2011–2013 (257 g) |
| Ron Brand | C | 1963 (46 g) | 1969–1971 (222 g) |
| Joe Beimel | P | 2001–2003, 2011 (200 g) | 2009 (45 g) |
| Ildemaro Vargas | 3B | 2021 (7 g) | 2022–2024 (236 g) |
| Doug Frobel | OF | 1982–1985 (227 g) | 1985 (12 g) |
| Corey Dickerson | OF | 2018–2019 (179 g) | 2023 (50 g) |
| Bill Almon | SS | 1985–1987 (209 g) | 1980 (18 g) |
| Miguel Dilone | OF | 1974–1977, 1983 (82 g) | 1984–1985 (139 g) |
| Mike Gonzalez | P | 2003–2006 (168 g) | 2012 (47 g) |
| Manny Martinez | OF | 1998 (73 g) | 1999 (137 g) |
| Mark Smith | OF | 1997–1998 (130 g) | 2001 (80 g) |
| Doug Strange | 3B | 1998 (90 g) | 1997 (118 g) |
| Tanner Rainey | P | 2025 (11 g) | 2019–2024 (190 g) |
| Matt Stairs | OF | 2003 (121 g) | 1992–1993, 2011 (75 g) |
| Bill Landrum | P | 1989–1991 (171 g) | 1992 (18 g) |
| Michael Chavis | 1B | 2021–2022 (141 g) | 2023 (48 g) |
| Oliver Perez | P | 2003–2006 (72 g) | 2016–2017 (114 g) |
| Zach Duke | P | 2005–2010 (166 g) | 2012–2013 (20 g) |
| Neal Heaton | P | 1989–1991 (120 g) | 1987–1988 (64 g) |
| Zane Smith | P | 1990–1994, 1996 (129 g) | 1989–1990 (55 g) |
| Tony Armas | P | 2007 (31 g) | 1999–2006 (152 g) |
| Marlon Byrd | OF | 2013 (30 g) | 2005–2006 (152 g) |
| Barry Jones | P | 1986–1988 (100 g) | 1991 (77 g) |
| Junior Noboa | 2B | 1994 (2 g) | 1989–1991 (169 g) |
| Trevor Williams | P | 2016–2020 (106 g) | 2023–2025 (60 g) |
| Miguel Batista | P | 1992 (1 g) | 1998–2000, 2010 (157 g) |
| Kip Wells | P | 2002–2006 (134 g) | 2009 (23 g) |
| Tim Laker | C | 1998–1999 (20 g) | 1992–1993, 1995 (135 g) |
| Tom Gorzelanny | P | 2005–2009 (76 g) | 2011–2012 (75 g) |
| U. L. Washington | SS | 1986–1987 (82 g) | 1985 (68 g) |
| Brian Bixler | SS | 2008–2009 (68 g) | 2011 (79 g) |
| Daniel Hudson | P | 2017 (71 g) | 2019–2021 (76 g) |
| Josh Palacios | OF | 2023–2024 (114 g) | 2022 (29 g) |
| Ken Macha | 3B | 1974, 1977–1978 (69 g) | 1979–1980 (74 g) |
| Lou Collier | SS | 1997–1998 (128 g) | 2002 (13 g) |
| Mike Dyer | P | 1994–1995 (69 g) | 1996 (70 g) |
| Chris Peters | P | 1996–2000 (123 g) | 2001 (13 g) |
| Esteban Loaiza | P | 1995–1998 (98 g) | 2005 (34 g) |
| Dann Bilardello | C | 1989–1990 (52 g) | 1986 (79 g) |
| Scott Ruskin | P | 1990 (44 g) | 1990–1991 (87 g) |
| Chad Kuhl | P | 2016–2018, 2020–2021 (105 g) | 2023 (16 g) |
| Pascual Perez | P | 1980–1981 (20 g) | 1987–1989 (88 g) |
| Ron Villone | P | 2002 (45 g) | 2009 (63 g) |
| Julian Tavarez | P | 2003 (64 g) | 2009 (42 g) |
| Willie Montanez | 1B | 1981–1982 (65 g) | 1980–1981 (40 g) |
| Wil Crowe | P | 2021–2023 (94 g) | 2020 (3 g) |
| Jose DeLeon | P | 1983–1986 (85 g) | 1995 (7 g) |
| Britt Reames | P | 2006 (6 g) | 2001–2003 (85 g) |
| Doug Slaten | P | 2012 (10 g) | 2010–2011 (80 g) |
| Randy Milligan | 1B | 1988 (40 g) | 1994 (47 g) |
| Ross Ohlendorf | P | 2008–2011 (64 g) | 2013 (16 g) |
| Jerry Goff | C | 1993–1994 (22 g) | 1990, 1992 (55 g) |
| Will McEnaney | P | 1978 (6 g) | 1977 (69 g) |
| Joe Blanton | P | 2015 (21 g) | 2017 (51 g) |
| J. J. Davis | OF | 2002–2004 (53 g) | 2005 (14 g) |
| Michael Restovich | OF | 2005 (52 g) | 2007 (15 g) |
| Mike Maddux | P | 1995 (8 g) | 1998–1999 (55 g) |
| Mudcat Grant | P | 1970–1971 (50 g) | 1969 (11 g) |
| Jay Tibbs | P | 1990 (5 g) | 1986–1987 (55 g) |
| Raul Chavez | C | 2008 (42 g) | 1996–1997 (17 g) |
| Anthony Banda | P | 2021–2022 (48 g) | 2023 (10 g) |
| Enny Romero | P | 2018 (2 g) | 2017–2018 (55 g) |
| Don Bosch | OF | 1966 (3 g) | 1969 (49 g) |
| Cesar Izturis | SS | 2007 (45 g) | 2012 (5 g) |
| Brock Holt | 2B | 2012 (24 g) | 2020 (21 g) |
| Dave Wainhouse | P | 1996–1997 (42 g) | 1991 (2 g) |
| Brett Gideon | P | 1987 (29 g) | 1989–1990 (5 g) |
| Wil Ledezma | P | 2010 (27 g) | 2009 (5 g) |
| Carlos Maldonado | C | 2006–2007 (21 g) | 2010, 2012 (8 g) |
| Mike Smith | P | 1989 (16 g) | 1988 (5 g) |
| Kyle Lobstein | P | 2016 (14 g) | 2021 (3 g) |
| Dave Tomlin | P | 1983, 1985 (6 g) | 1982, 1986 (8 g) |
| Matt Skrmetta | P | 2000 (8 g) | 2000 (6 g) |
| Dave Hostetler | 1B | 1988 (6 g) | 1981 (5 g) |
| Mickey Mahler | P | 1980 (2 g) | 1985 (9 g) |
| Rich Sauveur | P | 1986 (3 g) | 1988 (4 g) |
| Bob Owchinko | P | 1983 (1 g) | 1986 (3 g) |
| Nelson Norman | SS | 1982 (3 g) | 1987 (1 g) |
From the SABR Lahman Baseball Database (CC BY-SA 3.0), 1876–2025. A season counts when the player played at least one regular-season game for the franchise.Pirates seasons include the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1882–1890).Nationals seasons include the Montreal Expos (1969–2004).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Nationals?
124 in the Lahman Baseball Database from 1969 to 2025, including Al Oliver, Bob Bailey, Tim Foli and Donn Clendenon. A player counts when he played at least one regular-season game for each franchise.
Who was the first player on this list to play for both?
Bob Bailey: Pittsburgh Pirates first, then the Washington Nationals from 1969.
Who has played for both recently?
Josh Bell, Michael Taylor, Ildemaro Vargas, Tanner Rainey, Trevor Williams and Josh Palacios, with a season for one of the two in 2024 or 2025.
Does a player count if the team has moved or changed its name?
Yes. Seasons count for today's franchise, the way the Lahman database links every team-season to a franchise. Pirates seasons include the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1882–1890). Nationals seasons include the Montreal Expos (1969–2004).
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