The Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League introduced this mid-day they have actually authorized edge infielder Renato Núñez for the 2023 period. It’ll be the initial job in Mexico for the 28-year-old, that played in the majors from 2016-21.
Núñez wore for 4 various MLB groups. He’s finest understood for his time with the Orioles, where he logged over 1000 plate looks in between 2018-20. Núñez stood out 31 crowning achievement in 2019 as well as one more 12 longballs throughout the shortened 2020 period, bringing some right-handed power to the company. That featured relatively moderate on-base numbers as well as an erratic protective account, nonetheless, as well as Baltimore reduced him loose over the 2020-21 offseason.
The Venezuela indigenous authorized with the Tigers for 2021. He just handled a. 189/.218/.472 line via 14 competitions with Detroit as well as was two times outrighted off their 40-man lineup. A succeeding minors agreement with the Brewers really did not lead to a major league possibility. Núñez wrapped up the project with a. 245/.308/.452 line throughout 307 profession MLB video games.
Last offseason, he made the dive to Japan’sNippon Professional Baseball Núñez signed up with the Nippon-Ham Fighters as well as divided the 2022 period in between the leading degree as well as their minors associate. He struck more than 31 minors video games however summoned just a. 174/.228/.299 line via 63 NPB competitions. That confirmed to be his only period with the Fighters.
Núñez is currently a couple periods gotten rid of from offending performance. He’s still fairly young as well as has some power upside. He’ll attempt to return on course in a hitter-friendly setting in the Mexican League.
