Franklin Nunez
Born: 1/18/1977 in Nagua, Sánchez Ramírez, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2004-08-14 | Final Game: 2005-06-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Biography
Franklin Nunez, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2004 to 2008. He made his Major League Baseball debut during the 2004 season and played until June 24, 2006. Known for his powerful right arm, Nunez's playing style was characterized by a fastball that could overpower hitters, though he struggled with consistency throughout his career.
Over the course of his time in the majors, Nunez compiled a record of 1-3 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 7.47. He recorded a total of 16 strikeouts, but did not achieve any saves during his tenure. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, Nunez’s journey through the game highlights the challenges many pitchers face in the highly competitive environment of Major League Baseball. His career unfolded in an era marked by both emerging talent and the ongoing evolution of pitching strategies, making his story a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 16 | 7.47 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | TBR | AL | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 5.91 | - |
| 2005 | TBR | AL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 10.80 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | TBR | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | TBR | AL | 5 | 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 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | TBA | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | TBA | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | TBA | AL | $316,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $316,000 | ||