Fansided · Jan 17, 2018
Washington Nationals: Bench a strength once again
By re-signing Howie Kendrick, the Washington Nationals ensured that their bench will be a strength again in 2018.
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.