Vladimir Núñez
| Vladimir Núñez | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born:March 15, 1975 Havana,Cuba | |
Batted:Right Threw:Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 11, 1998, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 18, 2009, for the Atlanta Braves | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 21–34 |
| Earned run average | 4.83 |
| Strikeouts | 327 |
| Teams | |
Vladimir Núñez Zarabaza(born March 15, 1975) is a Cuban formerMajor League Baseballrelief pitcher.He is currently the pitching coach for theGulf Coast League Bravesof theGulf Coast League.He played for theArizona Diamondbacks,Florida Marlins,Colorado Rockies,andAtlanta Braves.
Professional career
[edit]Atlanta Braves
[edit]On July 7,2008,the Atlanta Braves purchased Núñez's contract from Triple-ARichmondafterpitchersManny AcostaandJeff Bennettwere placed on thedisabled list.He made his Braves debut and first major league appearance since2004that night against theLos Angeles Dodgers,tossing a scoreless eighth inning with onestrikeout.He re-signed with the Braves on November 25, 2008.
On October 12, 2009, theAtlanta Bravesoutrighted Núñez to theGwinnett Bravesand he elected free agency.
Coaching career
[edit]Núñez retired following the 2010 season and accepted the role of pitching coach for theGulf Coast League Braves.[1]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^"Braves announce Minor League coaching staffs for 2011 | braves.com: Official Info".Atlanta.braves.mlb.com. January 1, 2010.RetrievedNovember 19,2010.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information fromBaseball Reference,orBaseball Reference (Minors),orRetrosheet
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