Vladimir Núñez

Vladimir Núñez
Atlanta Braves – No. --
Pitcher
Bats: Right Throws: Right
debut
September 11, 1998, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
Career statistics (through 2009 season)
Win-Loss	21-34
Earned run average	4.83
Strikeouts	327
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
Arizona Diamondbacks (1998–1999) Florida Marlins (1999–2003) Colorado Rockies (2004) Atlanta Braves (2008–2009)

Vladimir Núñez Zarabaza (born March 15, 1975 in Havana, Cuba) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. He is currently pitching coach for the Gulf Coast Braves of the Rookie league with Atlanta Braves organization. Núñez played for the Chicago White Sox Triple-A affiliate, the Charlotte Knights, in 2007. He has previously played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Florida Marlins, and Colorado Rockies.

Professional career

Atlanta Braves

On July 7, 2008, the Atlanta Braves purchased Núñez's contract from Triple-A Richmond after pitchers Manny Acosta and Jeff Bennett were placed on the disabled list. He made his Braves debut and first major league appearance since 2004 that night against the Los Angeles Dodgers, tossing a scoreless eighth inning with one strikeout. He re-signed with the Braves on November 25, 2008.

On October 12th, 2009 the Atlanta Braves outrighted Núñez to the Gwinnett Braves and he elected free agency.

Coaching career

Nunez retired following the before the 2011 season & accepted the role of pitching coach for the Gulf Coast Braves of the Rookie League.

External links

• Career statistics from Baseball Reference