Vladimir Nunez
Born: 3/15/1975 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba
MLB Debut: 1998-09-11 | Final Game: 2009-09-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 235 lbs
Biography
Vladimir Nunez, born in 1975, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2009. Throughout his career, Nunez showcased his skills primarily as a reliever, amassing a record of 21 wins and 34 losses. He finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.83 and recorded a total of 327 strikeouts. His contributions to the game also included 21 saves, reflecting his capability to close out games and secure victories for his teams.
Nunez played during an era that was marked by significant changes in baseball, including the increasing emphasis on bullpen specialization and the evolving role of relief pitchers. His ability to effectively manage high-pressure situations made him a valuable asset for the teams he represented. Although not a superstar, Nunez's steady presence on the mound and his reliable performance earned him respect among peers and fans alike, contributing to the rich tapestry of pitching talent in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 34 | 254 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 442.0 | 430 | 237 | 55 | 199 | 327 | 4.83 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | AZ | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 10.12 | - |
| 1999 | AZ | NL | 3 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34.0 | 29 | 11 | 20 | 28 | 2.91 | - |
| 1999 | MIA | NL | 4 | 8 | 17 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74.7 | 66 | 38 | 34 | 58 | 4.58 | - |
| 2000 | MIA | NL | 0 | 6 | 17 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68.3 | 88 | 60 | 34 | 45 | 7.90 | - |
| 2001 | MIA | NL | 4 | 5 | 52 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92.0 | 79 | 28 | 30 | 64 | 2.74 | - |
| 2002 | MIA | NL | 6 | 5 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 97.7 | 80 | 37 | 37 | 73 | 3.41 | - |
| 2003 | MIA | NL | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 21 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 16.03 | - |
| 2004 | COL | NL | 3 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 | 26 | 20 | 14 | 22 | 7.01 | -1072.4 |
| 2008 | ATL | NL | 1 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.7 | 32 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 3.86 | 677.8 |
| 2009 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 36.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 254 | 60 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0.133 | 0.148 | 0.183 | 0.331 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | AZ | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | AZ | NL | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | MIA | NL | 17 | 25 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.160 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIA | NL | 17 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | MIA | NL | 52 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | MIA | NL | 77 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | MIA | NL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | COL | NL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | ATL | NL | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | ATL | NL | 1 | 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 | 254 | 27 | 31 | 63 | 6 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ARI | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | ARI | P | 27 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | FLO | P | 17 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | FLO | P | 17 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | FLO | P | 52 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | FLO | P | 77 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | FLO | P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | COL | P | 22 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | ATL | P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | ATL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 254 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | COL | NL | $700,000 |
| 2003 | FLO | NL | $1,400,000 |
| 2002 | FLO | NL | $360,000 |
| 2001 | FLO | NL | $264,000 |
| 2000 | FLO | NL | $264,000 |
| 1999 | FLO | NL | $202,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,190,000 | ||