Jose Nunez, baseball player, 1987-1990

Jose Nunez

Born: 1/13/1964 in Jarabacoa, La Vega, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1987-04-09 | Final Game: 1990-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs

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Biography

Jose Nunez, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1987 to 1990. Making his debut during an era marked by the transition of the game into the more offense-driven 1990s, Nunez was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with 171 strikeouts. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, he compiled a record of 9 wins and 10 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.05. Notably, he did not record any saves, indicating that he primarily contributed in middle relief or starting roles rather than as a closer. Nunez's career, while perhaps not as celebrated as some of his contemporaries, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a time when pitchers were adapting to a changing offensive landscape. His dedication to the game and perseverance through the ups and downs of a pitching career were reflective of many athletes striving for success in the competitive environment of Major League Baseball. After retiring on October 1, 1990, Nunez left behind a legacy that highlights the journey of many players who navigated the challenges of their era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 10 77 22 0 0 0 197.7 188 111 20 111 171 5.05 0

Career ERA 5.05 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 29.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1987 TOR AL 5 2 37 9 0 0 0 97.0 91 54 58 99 5.01 4.29 (-17%) 152.5
1988 TOR AL 0 1 13 2 0 0 0 29.3 28 10 17 18 3.07 3.73 (+18%) -721.9
1989 TOR AL 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 10.7 8 3 2 14 2.53 3.71 (+32%) 804.4
1990 CHC NL 4 7 21 10 0 0 0 60.7 61 44 34 40 6.53 3.86 (-69%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
78 11 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 0.000 0.083 0.000 0.083 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 74.2% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.083 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 88.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1987 TOR AL 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 TOR AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 TOR AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 CHC NL 21 11 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 77 22 18 18 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 TOR P 37 9 5 7 0 1
1988 TOR P 13 2 1 4 0 0
1989 TOR P 6 1 1 0 1 0
1990 CHN P 21 10 11 7 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 77

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 CHN NL $125,000
1987 SEA AL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $187,500