Renato Nunez
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2016-2021)
Renato Nunez was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2021 for 4 teams, including the Athletics, a span of 6 seasons. In 307 career games, he hit .245 with 258 hits, 56 home runs, and 154 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 679.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2016-09-12
- Last Game
- 2021-08-20
Full name: Renato Rafael Nunez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 307 | 1,055 | 137 | 258 | 51 | 0 | 56 | 154 | 1 | 82 | 296 | .245 | .308 | .452 | .760 | 679 |
Career AVG .245 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .308 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .452 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.
Career OPS .760 vs. league average .740 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | OAK | AL | 9 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2017 | OAK | AL | 8 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2018 | TEX | AL | 13 | 36 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2018 | BAL | AL | 60 | 200 | 26 | 55 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 50 | .275 | .247 (+11%) | .318 (+6%) | .409 (+9%) | .727 (+7%) | 0.0 |
| 2019 | BAL | AL | 151 | 541 | 72 | 132 | 24 | 0 | 31 | 90 | 1 | 44 | 143 | .244 | .252 (-3%) | .322 (-4%) | .434 (+6%) | .757 (+2%) | 151.4 |
| 2020 | BAL | AL | 52 | 195 | 29 | 50 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 31 | 0 | 17 | 64 | .256 | .244 (+5%) | .321 (+1%) | .417 (+18%) | .739 (+10%) | 332.6 |
| 2021 | DET | AL | 14 | 53 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 16 | .189 | .243 (-23%) | .317 (-31%) | .410 (+15%) | .727 (-5%) | -70.5 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 307 | 1,055 | 137 | 258 | 51 | 0 | 56 | 154 | 1 | 82 | 296 | .245 | — | — | — | — | 414 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (307 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 149 | 504 | 63 | 123 | 24 | 64 | .244 |
| Away | 158 | 551 | 74 | 135 | 32 | 90 | .245 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-20 | DET | TOR | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-08-18 | DET | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-08-17 | DET | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021-08-15 | DET | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-08-14 | DET | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021-08-13 | DET | CLE | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021-08-12 | DET | BAL | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-04-18 | DET | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-04-16 | DET | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-04-15 | DET | OAK | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 60 | 57 | 425 | 24 | 4 | 40 |
| 3B | 81 | 74 | 38 | 132 | 15 | 14 |
| OF | 8 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | OAK | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | OAK | OF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | TEX | 3B | 8 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 5 | 4 |
| 2018 | TEX | OF | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | BAL | 3B | 59 | 56 | 32 | 90 | 7 | 8 |
| 2019 | BAL | 1B | 24 | 21 | 160 | 10 | 3 | 14 |
| 2019 | BAL | 3B | 9 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | BAL | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | BAL | 1B | 28 | 28 | 193 | 9 | 1 | 18 |
| 2020 | BAL | 3B | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | DET | 1B | 8 | 8 | 72 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 60 |
| Third Base | 81 |
| Left Field | 8 |
| Designated Hitter | 146 |
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Renato Nunez: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 12, 2016 and the final game on August 20, 2021, Renato Nunez built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Oakland Athletics (2016 through 2017), the Texas Rangers (2018), the Baltimore Orioles (2018 through 2020), and the Detroit Tigers (2021). Nunez played primarily as a designated hitter and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on April 4, 1994, in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela, Nunez was listed at 6'1" and 220 pounds. The bio lists the given name Renato Rafael.
Across 307 games at the plate, Nunez's career line reads 258 hits in 1,055 at bats for a .245 average, adding 56 homers and 154 runs batted in. Nunez's career OPS of .760 combines a .308 on-base mark with .452 slugging. Nunez hit .245 while the league hit .250 over the same span, a figure close to average. No season beat the 31 home runs Nunez hit in 2019. The highest hit total in a season was 132, in 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions about Renato Nunez
- What years did Renato Nunez play?
- Renato Nunez played in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2021.
- Was Renato Nunez a pitcher?
- No. Renato Nunez was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Renato Nunez hit?
- Renato Nunez hit 56 career home runs with 258 hits.
- What teams did Renato Nunez play for?
- Renato Nunez played for 4 teams: the Oakland Athletics (2016–2017), the Texas Rangers (2018), the Baltimore Orioles (2018–2020), and the Detroit Tigers (2021).
- What were Renato Nunez's career stats?
- In 307 games, Renato Nunez had 258 hits, 56 home runs, 154 RBI, 137 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .245 batting average.
- What position did Renato Nunez play?
- Renato Nunez played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Renato Nunez and how much did he weigh?
- Renato Nunez was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Renato Nunez hit each season?
- Renato Nunez's home runs by season: 0 in 2016, 1 in 2017, 8 in 2018, 31 in 2019, 12 in 2020, and 4 in 2021. His most in one season was 31, in 2019.
- What was Renato Nunez's career batting average?
- Renato Nunez batted .245 over his career, with 258 hits in 1,055 at bats.
- How many RBI did Renato Nunez have?
- Renato Nunez drove in 154 runs in his career.
- Is Renato Nunez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Renato Nunez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.