Eduardo Nunez
Born: 6/15/1987 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2010-08-19 | Final Game: 2020-07-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Eduardo Michelle Nunez
Biography
Eduardo Nunez, born in 1987, was a versatile position player whose career spanned from 2010 until his retirement in 2020. Known for his speed and agility on the field, Nunez played in 858 games, amassing 776 hits, 58 home runs, and 309 RBIs, while maintaining a solid batting average of .276. His ability to steal bases was particularly noteworthy, as he recorded 142 stolen bases throughout his career, making him a significant threat on the basepaths.
Nunez's breakout season came in 2016 when he earned an All-Star selection, highlighting his contributions to the game during a period marked by an emphasis on offensive production. His playing style was characterized by a mix of power and speed, making him a valuable asset for the teams he played for, including the New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants. As a key player in the post-steroid era, Nunez's career reflected the evolving dynamics of baseball, where athleticism and versatility became increasingly important in the modern game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 858 | 2813 | 353 | 776 | 148 | 19 | 58 | 309 | 142 | 135 | 400 | 0.276 | 0.310 | 0.404 | 0.714 | -1761.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | NYY | AL | 30 | 50 | 12 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0.280 | -49.6 |
| 2011 | NYY | AL | 112 | 309 | 38 | 82 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 22 | 22 | 37 | 0.265 | -200.3 |
| 2012 | NYY | AL | 38 | 89 | 14 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 0.292 | -30.1 |
| 2013 | NYY | AL | 90 | 304 | 38 | 79 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 10 | 20 | 51 | 0.260 | -339.5 |
| 2014 | MIN | AL | 72 | 204 | 26 | 51 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 31 | 0.250 | -301.6 |
| 2015 | MIN | AL | 72 | 188 | 23 | 53 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 29 | 0.282 | 145.9 |
| 2016 | MIN | AL | 91 | 371 | 49 | 110 | 15 | 1 | 12 | 47 | 27 | 15 | 58 | 0.296 | 169.7 |
| 2016 | SFG | NL | 50 | 182 | 24 | 49 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 30 | 0.269 | 169.7 |
| 2017 | BOS | AL | 38 | 165 | 23 | 53 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 27 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 0.321 | 514.4 |
| 2017 | SFG | NL | 76 | 302 | 37 | 93 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 18 | 12 | 29 | 0.308 | 514.4 |
| 2018 | BOS | AL | 127 | 480 | 56 | 127 | 23 | 3 | 10 | 44 | 7 | 16 | 69 | 0.265 | -780.6 |
| 2019 | BOS | AL | 60 | 167 | 13 | 38 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 27 | 0.228 | -879.6 |
| 2020 | NYN | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 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 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 41 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0.220 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ALCS | BOS | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.200 |
| 2018 | ALDS1 | BOS | 3 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.182 |
| 2018 | WS | BOS | 3 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.300 |
| 2017 | ALDS2 | BOS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2016 | NLDS1 | SFN | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2012 | ALCS | NYA | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 |
| 2012 | ALDS1 | NYA | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 |
| 2011 | ALDS1 | NYA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 160 | 131 | 187 | 264 | 11 | 55 |
| 3B | 301 | 253 | 169 | 443 | 34 | 41 |
| OF | 50 | 36 | 86 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 276 | 231 | 289 | 594 | 40 | 113 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | NYA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | NYA | 3B | 15 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | NYA | SS | 11 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 | NYA | 2B | 16 | 9 | 12 | 28 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 | NYA | 3B | 40 | 33 | 22 | 46 | 6 | 7 |
| 2011 | NYA | SS | 50 | 39 | 46 | 101 | 14 | 17 |
| 2011 | NYA | OF | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | NYA | 2B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | NYA | 3B | 9 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 | NYA | SS | 16 | 13 | 20 | 34 | 4 | 7 |
| 2012 | NYA | OF | 4 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | NYA | 2B | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | NYA | 3B | 14 | 14 | 5 | 23 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 | NYA | SS | 75 | 69 | 88 | 156 | 12 | 34 |
| 2014 | MIN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | MIN | 3B | 20 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | MIN | SS | 20 | 17 | 19 | 46 | 2 | 7 |
| 2014 | MIN | OF | 18 | 11 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | MIN | 2B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | MIN | 3B | 16 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | MIN | SS | 27 | 23 | 32 | 71 | 0 | 10 |
| 2015 | MIN | OF | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | MIN | 2B | 5 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 | MIN | 3B | 33 | 28 | 25 | 42 | 3 | 7 |
| 2016 | MIN | SS | 51 | 49 | 54 | 137 | 6 | 33 |
| 2016 | SFN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | SFN | 3B | 48 | 44 | 23 | 92 | 2 | 12 |
| 2016 | SFN | SS | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | BOS | 2B | 26 | 25 | 39 | 54 | 2 | 15 |
| 2017 | BOS | 3B | 4 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | BOS | SS | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | SFN | 3B | 49 | 47 | 23 | 91 | 8 | 8 |
| 2017 | SFN | SS | 11 | 10 | 11 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | SFN | OF | 20 | 18 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | BOS | 2B | 74 | 70 | 92 | 121 | 4 | 25 |
| 2018 | BOS | 3B | 45 | 41 | 30 | 71 | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | BOS | 2B | 31 | 21 | 26 | 47 | 2 | 7 |
| 2019 | BOS | 3B | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | BOS | SS | 6 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | NYN | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 160 |
| Third Base | 301 |
| Shortstop | 276 |
| Left Field | 42 |
| Right Field | 9 |
| Designated Hitter | 75 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MIN | AL | $1,475,000 |
| 2015 | MIN | AL | $1,025,000 |
| 2013 | NYA | AL | $533,300 |
| 2012 | NYA | AL | $523,800 |
| 2011 | NYA | AL | $419,300 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,976,400 | ||