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 former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He is currently the pitching coach for the Gulf Coast League Braves of the Gulf Coast League. He played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Florida Marlins, Colorado Rockies, and Atlanta Braves.
Professional career
[edit]Atlanta Braves
[edit]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 12, 2009, the Atlanta Braves outrighted Núñez to the Gwinnett Braves and he elected free agency.
Coaching career
[edit]Núñez retired following the 2010 season and accepted the role of pitching coach for the Gulf Coast League Braves.[1]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "Braves announce Minor League coaching staffs for 2011". Atlanta.braves.mlb.com. January 1, 2010. Archived from the original on November 25, 2010. Retrieved November 19, 2010.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Cuban Play (Series Nacionales)
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