Renato Núñez

Renato Núñez
Oakland Athletics – No. 57
Third baseman
Born: March 29, 1994
Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Renato Rafael Núñez (born April 4, 1994) is an Venezuelan professional baseball third baseman in the Oakland Athletics organization.

Career

Núñez signed with the Oakland Athletics as a international free agent at 16 in 2010.[1] He made his professional debut that season for the Dominican Summer League Athletics. In 2011, Núñez played for the Arizona League Athletics hitting .325/.403/.550 and four home runs over 42 games. He played for the Beloit Snappers in 2013.[2] He hit .258/.301/.423 with 19 home runs in 128 games. Núñez played the 2014 season with the Stockton Ports.[3][4] In July he played in the All-Star Futures Game, where he singled.[5][6] He finished the season hitting .279/.336/.517 with 29 home runs.[7] After the season, the Athletics added Núñez to their 40-man roster.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Athletics Update: Venezuelan sensation Renato Nunez, 16, signs
  2. ↑ Renato Núñez se faja para hacerse notar
  3. ↑ Renato Núñez, slugger criollo que brilla en las menores
  4. ↑ Renato Núñez recibe llamado para Juego de las Estrellas del Futuro
  5. ↑ A's prospect Nunez notches hit in Futures Game
  6. ↑ Ports' third baseman named to All-Star Futures Game roster
  7. ↑ Renato Núñez, la joya de Oakland, debutará en la LVBP
  8. ↑ https://twitter.com/JaneMLB/status/535520573275656192

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