Washington Nationals (1886–1889)

4 seasons from 1886 to 1889

The Washington Nationals played from 1886 to 1889, a total of 4 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 163-337 (.326). They have not won a World Series.

W (Wins):
Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
L (Losses):
Games charged to the pitcher of record when the opposing team took a lead it never surrendered.
Win% (Winning Percentage):
Wins divided by games decided.

Data updated

4 seasons

Washington Nationals (1886–1889)
Year League W L Win% Finish Playoffs
1889 NL 41 83 .331 8 -
1888 NL 48 86 .358 8 -
1887 NL 46 76 .377 7 -
1886 NL 28 92 .233 8 -

Washington Nationals: the seasons in brief

The table below lists all 4 seasons filed under the WS8 team code, from 1886 to 1889. The table opens with 1886 (28-92, 8th) and closes with 1889 (41-83, 8th). The 1887 row reads 46-76, 7th in the National League. The 1888 row reads 48-86, 8th in the National League. For 1889, the table shows 41 wins and 83 losses, 8th in the National League. The League column reads NL, the National League, throughout. The best winning percentage belongs to 1887, when the Washington Nationals went 46-76 (.377).

The poorest record under WS8 came in 1886: 28-92. The most wins in one season came in 1888, with 48. None of the Washington Nationals seasons here ended with a title or a postseason berth. None of the seasons here finished with a winning record. The longest stretch of losing records ran from 1886 to 1889. The Washington Nationals seasons here roll up into the Washington Nationals franchise page. Every row links to a team-season page , 1889 being the latest.

Washington Nationals: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the all-time record of the Washington Nationals?
163-337 across 4 seasons, .326.
How many World Series have the Washington Nationals won?
None on record under this team code.
What seasons did the Washington Nationals play?
From 1886 to 1889.