"When the team returned to Viera the following spring, Zimmerman showed he hadn't lost his stride, hitting .414, walking as much as he struck out, and posting a 194 wRC+ for the Spring. Among 270 hitters in Spring games with at least 100 plate appearances from 2006 to 2007, Zim's 1.129 OPS across 168 PA ranks 10th-highest in that span, and his ten home runs places him in a tie for fifth-most."
"Michael Morse bounced between the majors and minors for several years with both the Mariners and Nationals, but it wasn't until his age-28 campaign in 2010 that he finally saw sustained results to the tune of an .870 OPS in 98 games. Mike entered camp the following spring ready to jockey for a full-time role. Morse was 2nd across all MLB hitters in 2011 Spring Training with 9 home runs, and posted the highest OPS among any hitter with at least 70 plate appearances at 1.239."
Washington Nationals players have produced standout Spring Training performances that presaged regular-season success. Ryan Zimmerman returned after a 2005 cup of coffee and ripped seven homers while posting a .416 OBP in 2006 Spring Training, then became the everyday third baseman with 20 home runs and 110 RBIs that regular season. Zimmerman followed with a .414 Spring average, a 194 wRC+ and a 1.129 OPS across 168 PA, ranking among the top Spring performers. Michael Morse broke through after years between levels, producing a .870 OPS in 2010 and then a 2011 Spring with nine homers and a 1.239 OPS among qualified hitters.
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