Abraham Nunez
Born: 3/16/1976 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1997-08-27 | Final Game: 2008-06-08
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Abraham Orlando Nunez
Biography
Abraham Nunez was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2008. Born in 1976, Nunez played primarily as a position player, appearing in 1,030 games over the course of his career. He compiled a total of 601 hits, contributing to a batting average of .242. Known for his versatility on the field, Nunez showcased his ability to steal bases, amassing 38 stolen bases and demonstrating a keen sense for exploiting pitchers and catchers alike.
Throughout his career, Nunez hit 18 home runs and drove in 209 runs, playing a supportive role in the lineups of various teams. While he may not have been a household name, his steady presence and work ethic served as an example for younger players during an era characterized by both the rise of power hitters and the increasing emphasis on speed and agility on the bases. Nunez's contributions to the game, particularly his defensive skills and base-running ability, left a lasting impression on the teams he represented before his retirement in 2008.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1030 | 2486 | 286 | 601 | 88 | 19 | 18 | 209 | 38 | 250 | 447 | 0.242 | 0.313 | 0.314 | 0.627 | -8025.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | PIT | NL | 19 | 40 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0.225 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | PIT | NL | 24 | 52 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 0.192 | -109.2 |
| 1999 | PIT | NL | 90 | 259 | 25 | 57 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 9 | 28 | 54 | 0.220 | -1434.6 |
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 40 | 91 | 10 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 0.220 | -484.7 |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | 115 | 301 | 30 | 79 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 28 | 53 | 0.262 | -722.3 |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | 112 | 253 | 28 | 59 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 27 | 44 | 0.233 | -740.2 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | 118 | 311 | 37 | 77 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 35 | 9 | 26 | 53 | 0.248 | -743.8 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 112 | 182 | 17 | 43 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 10 | 36 | 0.236 | -830.2 |
| 2005 | STL | NL | 139 | 421 | 64 | 120 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 44 | 0 | 37 | 63 | 0.285 | -404.1 |
| 2006 | PHI | NL | 123 | 322 | 42 | 68 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 1 | 41 | 58 | 0.211 | -1559.8 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | 136 | 252 | 24 | 59 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 30 | 48 | 0.234 | -997.1 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 26 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.346 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | NLDS2 | PHI | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2005 | NLDS1 | SLN | 3 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.364 |
| 2005 | NLCS | SLN | 4 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.385 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 258 | 192 | 447 | 621 | 16 | 164 |
| 3B | 293 | 199 | 131 | 535 | 28 | 41 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 261 | 178 | 285 | 598 | 32 | 127 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | PIT | 2B | 9 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | PIT | SS | 12 | 8 | 9 | 25 | 0 | 5 |
| 1998 | PIT | SS | 23 | 20 | 33 | 60 | 7 | 12 |
| 1999 | PIT | 2B | 14 | 14 | 24 | 42 | 1 | 13 |
| 1999 | PIT | SS | 65 | 58 | 89 | 172 | 13 | 37 |
| 2000 | PIT | 2B | 6 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 | PIT | SS | 21 | 15 | 31 | 57 | 2 | 10 |
| 2001 | PIT | 2B | 48 | 31 | 93 | 103 | 2 | 27 |
| 2001 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | PIT | SS | 48 | 33 | 51 | 131 | 2 | 24 |
| 2001 | PIT | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | PIT | 2B | 46 | 37 | 84 | 133 | 2 | 35 |
| 2002 | PIT | SS | 24 | 15 | 19 | 57 | 5 | 15 |
| 2003 | PIT | 2B | 71 | 60 | 125 | 198 | 7 | 42 |
| 2003 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | PIT | SS | 23 | 14 | 29 | 44 | 1 | 9 |
| 2004 | PIT | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | PIT | 2B | 32 | 22 | 60 | 70 | 2 | 24 |
| 2004 | PIT | 3B | 6 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | PIT | SS | 13 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 | SLN | 2B | 22 | 15 | 26 | 38 | 2 | 15 |
| 2005 | SLN | 3B | 98 | 77 | 54 | 203 | 10 | 19 |
| 2005 | SLN | SS | 21 | 8 | 14 | 30 | 2 | 9 |
| 2006 | PHI | 2B | 6 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | PHI | 3B | 74 | 69 | 36 | 151 | 8 | 10 |
| 2006 | PHI | SS | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | PHI | 2B | 4 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | PHI | 3B | 113 | 51 | 41 | 175 | 9 | 12 |
| 2007 | PHI | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 258 |
| Third Base | 293 |
| Shortstop | 261 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | PHI | NL | $1,925,000 |
| 2006 | PHI | NL | $1,125,000 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | $625,000 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | $675,000 |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | $200,000 |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | $275,000 |
| 1999 | PIT | NL | $210,000 |
| 1997 | PIT | NL | $150,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,185,000 | ||