Formed in 1969, the Washington Nationals were originally based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and were known as “The Montreal Expos”. The team relocated to Washington D.C., United States, after being bought by Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2004. They started their first season under their rebranded name in 2005. Since then, they have won the World Series once in 2019 alongside winning the NL pennant the same year. Notably, they are also two-time recipients of the NL East Division title.
They have managed to produce several franchise players throughout both incarnations like Bryce Harper, Juan Soto, Ryan Zimmerman, Stephen Strasburg, and Anthony Rendon. They are also notable for hosting the President’s Race at their home games since 2006. The Washington Nationals have used Nationals Park as their home ground since 2008.
Who is the Washington Nationals’ Manager?
David Martinez is the manager of the Washington Nationals for the seventh consecutive season as of 2024. A native of Brooklyn, New York, United States, he started his baseball career at Lake Howell High School and then played college baseball at Valencia College. He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs with the 53rd overall pick in the 1983 MLB Draft. He played in the minor leagues before playing for the Montreal Expos, Cincinnati Reds, San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Atlanta Braves. He retired as a player in 2001.
After his playing career, Martinez was the coach for the Tampa Bay Rays from 2008 to 2014 and then for the Chicago Cubs from 2015 to 2017. During his tenure with the Chicago Cubs, he won the World Series in 2018. He became the manager of the Washington Nationals in 2018 and has been serving the position since then, winning the World Series in 2019.
Dave Martinez's Physical Attributes
These are the physical attributes of Dave Martinez as the manager of the Washington Nationals as of 2024 -
| Dave Martinez | Physical Attributes |
| Age | 59 years old (as of August 2024) |
| Height | 5’10” (177.80 cm) |
| Weight | 190 lbs (86.18 kg) |
Washington Nationals Manager Year by Year
These are all the managers that the Washington Nationals have hired so far as of 2024-
| No. | Name | Years Managed | Record | Achievements |
| 1 | Gene Mauch | 1969–1975 | 499-627 | Nil |
| 2 | Karl Kuehl | 1976 | 43-85 | Nil |
| 3 | Charlie Fox | 1976 | 12-22 | Nil |
| 4 | Dick Williams | 1977–1981 | 380-347 | Baseball Hall of Famer (2008) |
| 5 | Jim Fanning | 1981–1982 | 102-87 | NL East Division Title (1981) Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer (2000) |
| 6 | Bill Virdon | 1983–1984 | 146-147 | Nil |
| — | Jim Fanning | 1984 | 14-16 | Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer (2000) |
| 7 | Buck Rodgers | 1985–1991 | 520-499 | Nil |
| 8 | Tom Runnells | 1991–1992 | 68-81 | Nil |
| 9 | Felipe Alou | 1992–2001 | 691-717 | NL Manager of the Year (1994) |
| 10 | Jeff Torborg | 2001 | 47-62 | Nil |
| 11 | Frank Robinson | 2002–2006 | 385-425 | Baseball Hall of Famer (1982) |
| 12 | Manny Acta | 2007–2009 | 158-252 | Nil |
| 13 | Jim Riggleman | 2009–2011 | 140-172 | Nil |
| 14 | John McLaren | 2011 | 2-1 | Nil |
| 15 | Davey Johnson | 2011–2013 | 224-183 | Nil |
| 16 | Matt Williams | 2014–2015 | 179-145 | NL Manager of the Year (2014) |
| 17 | Dusty Baker | 2016–2017 | 192-132 | Nil |
| 18 | Dave Martinez | 2018–present | 443-540 | World Series Champion (2019) NL pennant (2019) NL East Division title (2019) |
Washington Nationals Coaches 2024
These are the coaches helping manager Dave Martinez with the players in the 2024 season as per mlb.com -
| Name | Position |
| Miguel Cairo (22) | Bench Coach |
| Darnell Coles (7) | Hitting Coach |
| Jim Hickey (48) | Pitching Coach |
| Gerardo Parra (88) | First Base Coach |
| Ricky Gutierrez (12) | Third Base Coach |
| Henry Blanco (35) | Catching & Strategy Coach |
| Ricky Bones (25) | Bullpen Coach |
| Chris Johnson (23) | Assistant Hitting Coach |
Washington Nationals Staff 2024
These are the other staff to help manager Dave Martinez with player development for the 2024 season as per mlb.com -
| Name | Position |
| Harvey Sharman | Executive Director, Medical Services |
| Dr. Robin West | Lead Team Physician |
| Paul Lessard | Director, Athletic Training |
| Dale Gilbert | Head Athletic Trainer |
| Jonathan Kotredes | Assistant Athletic Trainer |
| Dr. Dennis Cullen | Team Physician and Internist |
| Brett Henry | Head Strength & Conditioning Coach |
| Tony Rogowski | Assistant Major League Strength & Conditioning Coach |
| Patrick Panico | Corrective Exercise Specialist |
| Dr. Hirad Bagy | Team Chiropractor |
| Randy Knorr | Catching Coordinator |
| Bobby Henley | Field Coordinator |
| Sam Narron | Pitching Coordinator |
| Gene Basham | Medical & Rehab Coordinator |
| Jeff Allred | Assistant Medical Coordinator |
| Jeff Allred | Assistant Medical Rehab Coordinator |
| JR Wood | Physical Therapist |
| Gabe Torres | Strength & Conditioning Coordinator |
| Shane Hill | Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coordinator |
Washington Nationals Manager FAQs
A. Dave Martinez played for the Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos, Cincinnati Reds, San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Devil Rays Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays and Atlanta Braves in his MLB career.
A. Dave Martinez has managed the Washington Nationals in the MLB since 2018.
A. Dave Martinez stands at 5’10” (177.80 cm) as of 2024.
A. Jim Hickey serves as the Washington Nationals’ pitching coach in 2024.
A. Gerardo Parra is serving as the Washington Nationals’ first base coach.
