Ryan Zimmerman

Mr. National: the first draft pick in Washington and the franchise leader in games, hits and home runs.

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Ryan Zimmerman (born September 28, 1984) is an American former infielder who spent his entire 17-season major league career with the Washington Nationals, first at third base and from 2015 at first base. Nicknamed 'Mr. National', he was the franchise's first draft pick after the move to Washington.

Quick Facts

Position: Third baseman; First baseman
Bats: Right
Born: 28 September 1984
Birthplace: Washington, North Carolina, U.S.
Debut league: MLB
Debut date: September 1
Debut year: 2005
Debut team: Washington Nationals

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Background

Washington took him fourth overall out of the University of Virginia in 2005, and he debuted in the club's first season in D.C. He was twice an All-Star and won a Gold Glove and two Silver Slugger awards. Known for late heroics, he hit 11 walk-off home runs, including the one that opened Nationals Park on March 30, 2008. He retired on February 15, 2022 as the franchise's all-time leader, Expos years included, in games played (1,799), hits (1,846), home runs (284) and RBI (1,061), and on June 18, 2022 his No. 11 became the first number the Nationals retired. He was part of the 2019 World Series team.