Ryan Zimmerman

Ryan Wallace Zimmerman (born September 28, 1984) is an American former professional baseball infielder who spent his entire 17-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Washington Nationals. Zimmerman was primarily a third baseman before moving to first base in 2015. He was twice selected as an MLB All-Star, won one Gold Glove and two Silver Slugger awards, and was member of the Nationals team that won the 2019 World Series.

Zimmerman graduated from Kellam High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and played college baseball at the University of Virginia. He was selected in the first round as the fourth overall pick by the Nationals in the 2005 MLB draft and made his debut during the franchise’s inaugural season in Washington, D.C., remaining with the team through 2021.

Nicknamed Mr. National, Zimmerman was the franchise’s first-ever draft pick following its relocation to Washington and became the face of the team during its early years, serving as a central figure throughout its development into a contender. He set numerous franchise records and was known for his clutch hitting and walk-off hits, finishing his career with 11 walk-off home runs, one of the highest totals in Major League Baseball history.