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{{Infobox baseball biography
{{Infobox baseball biography
|name = Dom Núñez
|name = Dom Núñez
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|team = San Francisco Giants
|team = Free agent
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|position = [[Catcher (baseball)|Catcher]]
|position = [[Catcher (baseball)|Catcher]]
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1995|1|17|}}
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1995|1|17|}}
|birth_place = [[Elk Grove, California]]
|birth_place = [[Elk Grove, California]], U.S.
|bats = Left
|bats = Left
|throws = Right
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{{MedalCompetition | [[18U Baseball World Championship]]}}
{{MedalCompetition | [[18U Baseball World Championship]]}}
{{MedalGold | [[2012 18U Baseball World Championship|2012 Seoul]] | [[United States national under-18 baseball team|Team]]}}}}
{{MedalGold | [[2012 18U Baseball World Championship|2012 Seoul]] | [[United States national under-18 baseball team|Team]]}}}}
'''Dominic Manuel Núñez''' (January 17, 1995) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[catcher]] for the [[San Francisco Giants]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). Núñez was drafted by the [[Colorado Rockies]] in the sixth round of the [[2013 Major League Baseball draft]], and made his MLB debut in 2019.
'''Dominic Manuel Núñez''' (born January 17, 1995) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[catcher]] who is a free agent. Núñez was drafted by the [[Colorado Rockies]] in the sixth round of the [[2013 Major League Baseball draft]], and made his [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) debut for them in 2019.


==Amateur career==
==Amateur career==
Núñez was drafted by the Rockies in the sixth round of the [[2013 Major League Baseball draft]] out of [[Elk Grove High School (Elk Grove, California)|Elk Grove High School]] in [[Elk Grove, California]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 7, 2013 |title=Rockies get prep catcher Núñez in sixth round |url=http://m.rockies.mlb.com/news/article/48649072/ |access-date=June 23, 2015 |website=MLB.com}}</ref> He committed to play [[college baseball]] at [[UCLA]], but chose to sign with the Rockies instead of attending college.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=272136|title = Dominic Nunez Class of 2013 - Player Profile &#124; Perfect Game USA}}</ref>
Núñez was drafted by the Rockies in the sixth round of the [[2013 Major League Baseball draft]] out of [[Elk Grove High School (Elk Grove, California)|Elk Grove High School]] in [[Elk Grove, California]], for whom he had played shortstop on the baseball team.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 7, 2013 |title=Rockies get prep catcher Núñez in sixth round |url=http://m.rockies.mlb.com/news/article/48649072/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150624035024/http://m.rockies.mlb.com/news/article/48649072/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 24, 2015 |access-date=June 23, 2015 |website=MLB.com}}</ref> He committed to play [[college baseball]] at [[UCLA]], but chose to sign with the Rockies instead of attending college.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=272136|title = Dominic Nunez Class of 2013 - Player Profile &#124; Perfect Game USA}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===2013-16===
===Colorado Rockies===
After signing with the Rockies, he was assigned to the [[Grand Junction Rockies]] to begin his professional career; he spent the whole 2013 season there, batting .200/.269/.323 in 195 at bats with 24 runs, three home runs, and 23 RBIs in 55 games, while primarily playing second base and shortstop. He returned to Grand Junction in 2014 and greatly improved, slashing .313/.384/.517 in 176 at bats with eight home runs and 40 RBIs in 46 games, while playing catcher.<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=nunez-003dom]</ref>
After signing with the Rockies, he was assigned to the [[Grand Junction Rockies]] to begin his professional career; he spent the whole 2013 season there, batting .200/.269/.323 in 195 at bats with 24 runs, three home runs, and 23 RBIs in 55 games, while primarily playing second base and shortstop. He returned to Grand Junction in 2014 and greatly improved, slashing .313/.384/.517 in 176 at bats with eight home runs and 40 RBIs in 46 games, while playing catcher.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=nunez-003dom|title=Dom Nunez Minor, Fall & Winter Leagues Statistics|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref>


In 2015, he played for the [[Asheville Tourists]] where he batted .282/.373/.448 in 373 at bats with 61 runs, 13 home runs, and 53 RBIs in 104 games, as on defense he caught 21% of runners. Núñez spent 2016 with the [[Modesto Nuts]] where he batted .241/.321/.362 in 390 at bats with ten home runs and 51 RBIs in 105 games, as on defense he caught 43% of runners.<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=nunez-003dom]</ref>
In 2015, he played for the [[Asheville Tourists]] where he batted .282/.373/.448 in 373 at bats with 61 runs, 13 home runs, and 53 RBIs in 104 games, as on defense he caught 21% of runners. Núñez spent 2016 with the [[Modesto Nuts]] where he batted .241/.321/.362 in 390 at bats with ten home runs and 51 RBIs in 105 games, as on defense he caught 43% of runners.<ref name="auto"/> He was named a 2015 MiLB.com Organization All-Star.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/player/dom-nunez-624513|title=Dom Nuñez Stats, Fantasy & News|website=MiLB.com}}</ref>


===2017-19===
He played in 2017 with the [[Hartford Yard Goats]] where he batted .202/.335/.354 with 37 runs, 11 home runs, and 28 RBIs in 95 games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dom Núñez Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball |url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=624513#/career/R/hitting/2018/ALL |access-date=February 20, 2018 |publisher=MiLB.com}}</ref> In 2018, he returned to Hartford, batting .222/.320/.343 in 377 at bats with nine home runs and 42 RBIs in 92 games.<ref>https://www.denverpost.com/2019/04/04/catcher-dom-Núñez-rockies-prospect-to-watch/ {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> He began 2019 with the [[Albuquerque Isotopes]].
He played in 2017 with the [[Hartford Yard Goats]] where he batted .202/.335/.354 with 37 runs, 11 home runs, and 28 RBIs in 95 games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dom Núñez Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball |url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=624513#/career/R/hitting/2018/ALL |access-date=February 20, 2018 |publisher=MiLB.com}}</ref> In 2018, he returned to Hartford, batting .222/.320/.343 in 377 at bats with nine home runs and 42 RBIs in 92 games.<ref>https://www.denverpost.com/2019/04/04/catcher-dom-Núñez-rockies-prospect-to-watch/ {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> He began 2019 with the [[Albuquerque Isotopes]].


On August 13, 2019, the Rockies selected Núñez's contract and promoted him to the major leagues.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patrick Saunders |date=August 13, 2019 |title=Rockies designate Chris Iannetta for assignment, call up 24-year-old catching prospect Dom Núñez |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2019/08/13/rockies-chris-iannetta-dom-Núñez/ |access-date=August 13, 2019 |publisher=[[The Denver Post]]}}</ref> He made his debut that night versus the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]], and hit a home run off [[Yoan López]] for his first MLB hit.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 13, 2019 |title=Dom Nuñez Hits Home Run In Major League Debut, Only 7th Rockies Player To Do So |url=https://denver.cbslocal.com/2019/08/13/dom-Núñez-hits-home-run-major-league-debut-rockies-player/ |access-date=August 14, 2019 |publisher=[[KCNC-TV|CBS Denver]]}}</ref>
On August 13, 2019, the Rockies selected Núñez's contract and promoted him to the major leagues.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patrick Saunders |date=August 13, 2019 |title=Rockies designate Chris Iannetta for assignment, call up 24-year-old catching prospect Dom Núñez |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2019/08/13/rockies-chris-iannetta-dom-Núñez/ |access-date=August 13, 2019 |publisher=[[The Denver Post]] }}{{Dead link|date=May 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He made his debut that night versus the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]], and hit a home run off [[Yoan López]] for his first MLB hit.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 13, 2019 |title=Dom Nuñez Hits Home Run In Major League Debut, Only 7th Rockies Player To Do So |url=https://denver.cbslocal.com/2019/08/13/dom-Núñez-hits-home-run-major-league-debut-rockies-player/ |access-date=August 14, 2019 |publisher=[[KCNC-TV|CBS Denver]]}}</ref>


In 2019 with Albuquerque, he batted .244/.362/.559 in 213 at bats, with 43 runs, 14 doubles, 17 home runs, and 42 RBIs.<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=nunez-003dom]</ref> With the Rockies he batted 7-for-43.<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=nunez-003dom]</ref>
In 2019 with Albuquerque, he batted .244/.362/.559 in 213 at bats, with 43 runs, 14 doubles, 17 home runs, and 42 RBIs.<ref name="auto"/> He was named a 2015 MiLB.com Organization All-Star.<ref name="auto1"/> With the Rockies he batted 7-for-43.<ref name="auto"/>


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While Núñez did not appear in a game for the Rockies in the shortened 2020 season, he was named to the team's 2021 Opening Day roster.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/dom-nunez-rockies-catcher-2021|title = 'It's my time': Nuñez vies to prove self in '21|website = [[MLB.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 28, 2021 |title=Rockies' Dom Nunez ready to prove he's a big-league-ready catcher |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2021/03/28/rockies-dom-nunez-big-league-ready-catcher/ |access-date=July 11, 2021 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US}}</ref> He served as the Rockies backup catcher throughout the season, hitting .189/.293/.399 in 288 at bats, with 10 home runs and 33 RBIs in 81 games.<ref name="auto"/>
===2020-present===
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While Núñez did not appear in a game for the Rockies in the shortened 2020 season, he was named to the team's 2021 Opening Day roster.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/dom-nunez-rockies-catcher-2021|title = 'It's my time': Nuñez vies to prove self in '21|website = [[MLB.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 28, 2021 |title=Rockies' Dom Nunez ready to prove he's a big-league-ready catcher |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2021/03/28/rockies-dom-nunez-big-league-ready-catcher/ |access-date=July 11, 2021 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US}}</ref> He served as the Rockies backup catcher throughout the season, hitting .189/.293/.399 in 288 at bats, with 10 home runs and 33 RBIs in 81 games.<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=nunez-003dom]</ref>


In 2022 with Albuquerque, he batted .223/.319/.360 in 247 at bats, with 39 runs, five home runs, and 29 RBIs, as on defense he caught 22% of runners.<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=nunez-003dom]</ref> With the Rockies, he batted 4-for-33.<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=nunez-003dom]</ref>
In 2022 with Albuquerque, he batted .223/.319/.360 in 247 at bats, with 39 runs, five home runs, and 29 RBIs, as on defense he caught 22% of runners.<ref name="auto"/> With the Rockies, he batted 4-for-33.<ref name="auto"/>


On November 9, 2022, Núñez was claimed off waivers by the [[San Francisco Giants]].
===San Francisco Giants===
On November 9, 2022, Núñez was claimed off waivers by the [[San Francisco Giants]].<ref name="auto1"/> On November 15, Núñez was [[designated for assignment]] by the Giants after they protected multiple prospects from the [[Rule 5 draft]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=SF Giants protect Marco Luciano, Luis Matos, and several other prospects from Rule 5 Draft|url=https://www.si.com/mlb/giants/news/sf-giants-marco-luciano-luis-matos-tristan-beck-jose-cruz-keaton-winn-brett-wisely-rule-5-draft|access-date=July 14, 2023|website=si.com|language=en}}</ref> On November 18, he was non–tendered and became a free agent.

===Chicago Cubs===
On January 3, 2023, Núñez signed a minor league deal with the [[Chicago Cubs]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-01-02 | title=Transactions }}</ref> In 45 games for the Triple–A [[Iowa Cubs]], he batted .216/.368/.366 with 4 home runs, 21 RBI, and 4 stolen bases. On August 6, Núñez was released by the Cubs organization.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Transactions |url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-08-06 |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=MiLB.com |language=en}}</ref>

===Pittsburgh Pirates===
On August 8, 2023, Núñez signed a minor league contract with the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] organization.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Transactions |url=https://www.mlb.com/transactions/2023/08/08 |access-date=2024-06-14 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref> In 18 games for the Triple–A [[Indianapolis Indians]], he batted .119/.224/.186 with one home run and one RBI. Núñez elected free agency following the season on November 6.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2023 MiLB Free Agents|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2023-milb-free-agents/|access-date=February 6, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 8, 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

===Cleveland Guardians===
On January 30, 2024, Núñez signed a minor league contract with the [[Cleveland Guardians]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mlb.com/transactions/2024/01/30 | title=Transactions | website=[[MLB.com]] }}</ref> On November 6, he elected free agency.<ref>https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2024/</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 18:49, 6 November 2024

Dom Núñez
Núñez with the Rockies in 2021
Free agent
Catcher
Born: (1995-01-17) January 17, 1995 (age 29)
Elk Grove, California, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 13, 2019, for the Colorado Rockies
MLB statistics
(through 2022 season)
Batting average.180
Home runs12
Runs batted in39
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  United States
18U Baseball World Championship
Gold medal – first place 2012 Seoul Team

Dominic Manuel Núñez (born January 17, 1995) is an American professional baseball catcher who is a free agent. Núñez was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the sixth round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft, and made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut for them in 2019.

Amateur career

[edit]

Núñez was drafted by the Rockies in the sixth round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft out of Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove, California, for whom he had played shortstop on the baseball team.[1] He committed to play college baseball at UCLA, but chose to sign with the Rockies instead of attending college.[2]

Professional career

[edit]

Colorado Rockies

[edit]

After signing with the Rockies, he was assigned to the Grand Junction Rockies to begin his professional career; he spent the whole 2013 season there, batting .200/.269/.323 in 195 at bats with 24 runs, three home runs, and 23 RBIs in 55 games, while primarily playing second base and shortstop. He returned to Grand Junction in 2014 and greatly improved, slashing .313/.384/.517 in 176 at bats with eight home runs and 40 RBIs in 46 games, while playing catcher.[3]

In 2015, he played for the Asheville Tourists where he batted .282/.373/.448 in 373 at bats with 61 runs, 13 home runs, and 53 RBIs in 104 games, as on defense he caught 21% of runners. Núñez spent 2016 with the Modesto Nuts where he batted .241/.321/.362 in 390 at bats with ten home runs and 51 RBIs in 105 games, as on defense he caught 43% of runners.[3] He was named a 2015 MiLB.com Organization All-Star.[4]

He played in 2017 with the Hartford Yard Goats where he batted .202/.335/.354 with 37 runs, 11 home runs, and 28 RBIs in 95 games.[5] In 2018, he returned to Hartford, batting .222/.320/.343 in 377 at bats with nine home runs and 42 RBIs in 92 games.[6] He began 2019 with the Albuquerque Isotopes.

On August 13, 2019, the Rockies selected Núñez's contract and promoted him to the major leagues.[7] He made his debut that night versus the Arizona Diamondbacks, and hit a home run off Yoan López for his first MLB hit.[8]

In 2019 with Albuquerque, he batted .244/.362/.559 in 213 at bats, with 43 runs, 14 doubles, 17 home runs, and 42 RBIs.[3] He was named a 2015 MiLB.com Organization All-Star.[4] With the Rockies he batted 7-for-43.[3]

While Núñez did not appear in a game for the Rockies in the shortened 2020 season, he was named to the team's 2021 Opening Day roster.[9][10] He served as the Rockies backup catcher throughout the season, hitting .189/.293/.399 in 288 at bats, with 10 home runs and 33 RBIs in 81 games.[3]

In 2022 with Albuquerque, he batted .223/.319/.360 in 247 at bats, with 39 runs, five home runs, and 29 RBIs, as on defense he caught 22% of runners.[3] With the Rockies, he batted 4-for-33.[3]

San Francisco Giants

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On November 9, 2022, Núñez was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants.[4] On November 15, Núñez was designated for assignment by the Giants after they protected multiple prospects from the Rule 5 draft.[11] On November 18, he was non–tendered and became a free agent.

Chicago Cubs

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On January 3, 2023, Núñez signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs.[12] In 45 games for the Triple–A Iowa Cubs, he batted .216/.368/.366 with 4 home runs, 21 RBI, and 4 stolen bases. On August 6, Núñez was released by the Cubs organization.[13]

Pittsburgh Pirates

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On August 8, 2023, Núñez signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.[14] In 18 games for the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians, he batted .119/.224/.186 with one home run and one RBI. Núñez elected free agency following the season on November 6.[15]

Cleveland Guardians

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On January 30, 2024, Núñez signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Guardians.[16] On November 6, he elected free agency.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "Rockies get prep catcher Núñez in sixth round". MLB.com. June 7, 2013. Archived from the original on June 24, 2015. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  2. ^ "Dominic Nunez Class of 2013 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA".
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "Dom Nunez Minor, Fall & Winter Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  4. ^ a b c "Dom Nuñez Stats, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com.
  5. ^ "Dom Núñez Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  6. ^ https://www.denverpost.com/2019/04/04/catcher-dom-Núñez-rockies-prospect-to-watch/ [dead link‍]
  7. ^ Patrick Saunders (August 13, 2019). "Rockies designate Chris Iannetta for assignment, call up 24-year-old catching prospect Dom Núñez". The Denver Post. Retrieved August 13, 2019.[permanent dead link‍]
  8. ^ "Dom Nuñez Hits Home Run In Major League Debut, Only 7th Rockies Player To Do So". CBS Denver. August 13, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  9. ^ "'It's my time': Nuñez vies to prove self in '21". MLB.com.
  10. ^ "Rockies' Dom Nunez ready to prove he's a big-league-ready catcher". The Denver Post. March 28, 2021. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  11. ^ "SF Giants protect Marco Luciano, Luis Matos, and several other prospects from Rule 5 Draft". si.com. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  12. ^ "Transactions".
  13. ^ "Transactions". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  14. ^ "Transactions". MLB.com. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  15. ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  16. ^ "Transactions". MLB.com.
  17. ^ https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2024/
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