Ryan Zimmerman, baseball player, 284 home runs, 2005-2021

Ryan Zimmerman

Born: 9/28/1984 in Washington, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-09-01 | Final Game: 2021-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Ryan Wallace Zimmerman

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Biography

Ryan Zimmerman, born in 1984, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 2005 to 2021. He played primarily for the Washington Nationals, where he quickly established himself as a cornerstone of the franchise. Over the course of 1,799 games, Zimmerman notched 1,846 hits, including 284 home runs and 1,061 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .277. Known for his strong defensive skills and ability to deliver in clutch situations, he was a key figure in the Nationals' lineup, contributing to their rise in competitiveness during the 2010s. Zimmerman's impact on the game was recognized with two All-Star selections during his career. He played through an era characterized by the growth of analytics and an increased emphasis on both offensive and defensive metrics. Beyond his on-field achievements, Zimmerman was celebrated for his leadership and dedication to the community, solidifying his legacy as not just a talented athlete but also a respected figure in baseball history. He retired after the 2021 season, leaving behind a significant mark on the Nationals and the sport as a whole.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1799 6654 963 1846 417 22 284 1061 43 646 1384 0.277 0.341 0.475 0.816 13418.5

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +8.0% above league average.

Career OBP .341 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career SLG .475 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — +15.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.816 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2005 WAS NL 20 58 6 23 10 0 0 6 0 3 12 0.397 .264 (+50%) .330 (+27%) .418 (+36%) .749 (+32%) 293.4
2006 WAS NL 157 614 84 176 47 3 20 110 11 61 120 0.287 .269 (+6%) .336 (+4%) .431 (+9%) .768 (+7%) 886.8
2007 WAS NL 162 653 99 174 43 5 24 91 4 61 125 0.266 .268 (-1%) .335 (-2%) .422 (+8%) .758 (+4%) 414.8
2008 WAS NL 106 428 51 121 24 1 14 51 1 31 71 0.283 .263 (+7%) .333 (avg) .416 (+6%) .749 (+3%) 222.1
2009 WAS NL 157 610 110 178 37 3 33 106 2 72 119 0.292 .262 (+11%) .332 (+9%) .417 (+26%) .750 (+18%) 2301.2
2010 WAS NL 142 525 85 161 32 0 25 85 4 69 98 0.307 .257 (+19%) .325 (+19%) .402 (+27%) .728 (+23%) 2622.7
2011 WAS NL 101 395 52 114 21 2 12 49 3 41 73 0.289 .255 (+13%) .320 (+11%) .399 (+11%) .719 (+11%) 840.4
2012 WAS NL 145 578 93 163 36 1 25 95 5 57 116 0.282 .254 (+11%) .318 (+9%) .405 (+18%) .724 (+14%) 1595.5
2013 WAS NL 147 568 84 156 26 2 26 79 6 60 133 0.275 .253 (+8%) .317 (+8%) .396 (+17%) .714 (+13%) 1542.3
2014 WAS NL 61 214 26 60 19 1 5 38 0 22 37 0.280 .251 (+12%) .313 (+9%) .386 (+16%) .700 (+13%) 438.8
2015 WAS NL 95 346 43 86 25 1 16 73 1 33 79 0.249 .254 (-2%) .316 (-3%) .404 (+15%) .721 (+7%) 310.9
2016 WAS NL 115 427 60 93 18 1 15 46 4 29 104 0.218 .255 (-15%) .321 (-15%) .417 (-11%) .738 (-13%) -1199.9
2017 WAS NL 144 524 90 159 33 0 36 108 1 44 126 0.303 .254 (+19%) .324 (+10%) .425 (+34%) .750 (+24%) 2489.5
2018 WAS NL 85 288 33 76 21 2 13 51 1 30 55 0.264 .247 (+6%) .318 (+6%) .409 (+19%) .727 (+13%) 672.6
2019 WAS NL 52 171 20 44 9 0 6 27 0 17 39 0.257 .252 (+2%) .322 (-1%) .434 (-5%) .757 (-3%) -90.9
2021 WAS NL 110 255 27 62 16 0 14 46 0 16 77 0.243 .243 (avg) .317 (-10%) .410 (+15%) .727 (+4%) 78.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
35 117 10 32 7 0 5 17 10 30 0.274

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2019 NLCS WAS 4 16 1 4 2 0 0 2 1 3 0.250
2019 NLDS1 WAS 4 14 2 4 1 0 1 3 0 6 0.286
2019 NLWC WAS 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
2019 WS WAS 7 24 2 5 0 0 1 2 4 8 0.208
2017 NLDS2 WAS 5 20 1 3 1 0 1 4 2 4 0.150
2016 NLDS2 WAS 5 17 1 6 2 0 0 2 3 3 0.353
2014 NLDS1 WAS 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250
2012 NLDS1 WAS 5 21 3 8 1 0 2 4 0 6 0.381

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 526 489 3789 216 26 348
3B 1133 1128 853 2181 137 229
OF 31 30 48 2 0 0
SS 1 1 3 4 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 WAS 3B 14 11 6 26 0 5
2005 WAS SS 1 1 3 4 2 0
2006 WAS 3B 157 157 152 260 15 30
2007 WAS 3B 161 161 140 348 23 39
2008 WAS 3B 104 104 95 199 10 25
2009 WAS 3B 154 153 117 325 17 28
2010 WAS 3B 137 137 85 242 17 23
2011 WAS 3B 97 97 66 200 12 19
2012 WAS 3B 145 144 76 284 19 28
2013 WAS 3B 141 141 98 260 21 28
2014 WAS 1B 5 1 23 0 1 2
2014 WAS 3B 23 23 18 37 3 4
2014 WAS OF 30 30 48 2 0 0
2015 WAS 1B 93 92 726 49 4 63
2015 WAS OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2016 WAS 1B 114 108 852 44 4 88
2017 WAS 1B 143 131 1005 49 12 100
2018 WAS 1B 73 72 538 39 2 41
2019 WAS 1B 44 40 307 20 3 24
2021 WAS 1B 54 45 338 15 0 30

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 526
Third Base 1133
Shortstop 1
Left Field 31
Designated Hitter 18

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2018 Player of the Week Week of 2018-08-11
2017 Comeback Player of the Year
2017 MLB Players Choice Comeback Player
2017 Player of the Month April
2017 Player of the Week Week of 2017-04-29
2012 Player of the Week Week of 2012-07-22
2011 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
2011 Player of the Week Week of 2011-08-21
2010 Silver Slugger 3B
2009 Gold Glove 3B
2009 Silver Slugger 3B
2007 Player of the Week Week of 2007-08-04

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 WAS NL $14,000,000
2015 WAS NL $14,000,000
2014 WAS NL $14,000,000
2013 WAS NL $14,100,000
2012 WAS NL $12,000,000
2011 WAS NL $9,025,000
2010 WAS NL $6,350,000
2009 WAS NL $3,325,000
2008 WAS NL $465,000
2006 WAS NL $327,000
Total Career Earnings $87,592,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Virginia Charlottesville VA 2003, 2004, 2005

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2017 Most Valuable Player NL 20th 1.0 420 0
2012 Most Valuable Player NL 24th 7.0 448 0
2010 Most Valuable Player NL 16th 18.0 448 0
2009 Most Valuable Player NL 25th 2.0 448 0
2006 Rookie of the Year NL 2nd 101.0 160 10