Ed Nunez
Born: 5/27/1963 in Humacao, P.R.
MLB Debut: 1982-04-07 | Final Game: 1994-05-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 235 lbs
Full name: Edwin Nunez
Biography
Ed Nunez, born in 1963, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1982 to 1994. Known for his solid presence on the mound, Nunez played in a competitive era marked by the transition from the tail end of the deadball era to a time when offensive performances began to flourish. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 28-36 and maintained an ERA of 4.19, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level amidst evolving hitting strategies.
Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Nunez established himself as a reliable reliever, accumulating 54 saves and striking out 508 batters. His versatility and skill allowed him to contribute to his teams not only as a starter but also in critical late-game situations. Nunez's legacy in the game is defined by his resilience on the mound and his role in the changing dynamics of baseball during the 1980s and early 1990s, making him a notable figure in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 36 | 427 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 652.3 | 666 | 304 | 74 | 280 | 508 | 4.19 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | SEA | AL | 1 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.3 | 36 | 18 | 16 | 27 | 4.58 | -1120.5 |
| 1983 | SEA | AL | 0 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.0 | 40 | 18 | 22 | 35 | 4.38 | -67.0 |
| 1984 | SEA | AL | 2 | 2 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 67.7 | 55 | 24 | 21 | 57 | 3.19 | 217.0 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 7 | 3 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 90.3 | 79 | 31 | 34 | 58 | 3.09 | -1165.6 |
| 1986 | SEA | AL | 1 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.7 | 25 | 14 | 5 | 17 | 5.82 | -501.4 |
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 3 | 4 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 47.3 | 45 | 20 | 18 | 34 | 3.80 | -319.8 |
| 1988 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 4.50 | 188.2 |
| 1988 | SEA | AL | 1 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.3 | 45 | 26 | 14 | 19 | 7.98 | -847.7 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 3 | 4 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 54.0 | 49 | 25 | 36 | 41 | 4.17 | -1335.6 |
| 1990 | DET | AL | 3 | 1 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 80.3 | 65 | 20 | 37 | 66 | 2.24 | 1209.4 |
| 1991 | ATL | AL | 2 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 25.3 | 28 | 17 | 13 | 24 | 6.04 | - |
| 1992 | ATL | AL | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 2.63 | - |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 0 | 2 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 45.7 | 51 | 28 | 16 | 39 | 5.52 | 74.3 |
| 1993 | OAK | AL | 3 | 6 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 75.7 | 89 | 32 | 29 | 58 | 3.81 | 1928.8 |
| 1994 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 26 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 12.00 | -132.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 427 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | SEA | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | SEA | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | SEA | AL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | SEA | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | NYN | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | SEA | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | DET | AL | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | ATL | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | ATL | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | OAK | AL | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | OAK | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 427 | 14 | 40 | 76 | 8 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | SEA | P | 8 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | SEA | P | 14 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | SEA | P | 37 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | SEA | P | 70 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | SEA | P | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | SEA | P | 48 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | NYN | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | SEA | P | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | DET | P | 27 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990 | DET | P | 42 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | ML4 | P | 23 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | ML4 | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | TEX | P | 39 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | OAK | P | 56 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | OAK | P | 15 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 427 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | OAK | AL | $430,000 |
| 1992 | ML4 | AL | $1,075,000 |
| 1991 | ML4 | AL | $2,266,667 |
| 1990 | DET | AL | $400,000 |
| 1989 | TOR | AL | $175,000 |
| 1988 | SEA | AL | $320,000 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | $97,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,763,667 | ||