The most obvious theme of Washington Nationals teams over the years has been excellent pitching. Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg, Gio Gonzalez, Jordan Zimmermann, and Doug Fister are just a few of the great starting pitchers that have led the way on successful Nats teams.
However, the Nats typically boast a strong bench as well. They usually fly under the radar, playing the role of unsung heroes, but are just as important as the starters.
Former manager Davey Johnson established the importance of carrying a solid bench in 2012, which was non-coincidentally the first season that the Nats made the playoffs.