Nuñez may only be 5-foot-11, but his stuff is big. He has the ability to miss bats with everything in his four-pitch mix, working his secondary stuff off a fastball that can flash 96-97 but typically settles consistently in the mid-90s. He throws a power curve and a gyro slider that flash plus, as well as a developing changeup that could become at least an average pitch. He pitches with quick arm action but there is some effort to his delivery.
While he’s strong and compact, sub-6-footers often have trouble making it to the big leagues as a starting pitcher. Control is also a problem after Nuñez walked 13 percent of batters last summer. He’ll need to reverse that trend as he moves up the ladder if he doesn’t want to end up as a reliever. While Nuñez does have the wide arsenal to start, his power stuff would likely play up better in shorter stints.
40+ FV, 45/50 fastball, 55/60 slider, 45/60 changeup, 35/45 command. Fastball averages 94 but can reach 97.
In 2024 in A+ he pitched well. 7 games, 2.45 ERA, 29.1 IP, 38 SO, 1.09 WHIP.
I have a feeling more Orioles prospects are coming really soon
Sounds like a right handed Adrian Morejon. Could be good.
Number 8 prospect in the Orioles system with big stuff but the pandemic + injuries have limited his minor league experience. Already 24 and hasn’t pitched above High A. Posted a 2.45 era in High A Aberdeen last year in 29.1 innings, with 38 Ks and 10 walks. Posted a 3.96 ERA the year before across 104.2 innings split between Single A and High A. Has both started and pitched out of the bullpen.
Not sure how likely it is that we can carry him all year but they made it work with Kolek so who knows. Seems like he’s got a lot of potential but is extremely raw.
Get ready for Kjerstad, another starter, and a reunion with Gary Sanchez
![[Levitt] The Padres select RHP Juan Nunez of the Baltimore Orioles Triple-A roster in the Major League phase of the Rule 5 draft.](https://www.rawchili.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/wtzojvuzq96e1.jpeg)
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Let’s go!!
Now tell the Orioles they can have him back along with Cease for Kjerstad 😂
The highly coveted orioles righty we all wanted
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Orioles Ranked 8th best prospect
Nuñez may only be 5-foot-11, but his stuff is big. He has the ability to miss bats with everything in his four-pitch mix, working his secondary stuff off a fastball that can flash 96-97 but typically settles consistently in the mid-90s. He throws a power curve and a gyro slider that flash plus, as well as a developing changeup that could become at least an average pitch. He pitches with quick arm action but there is some effort to his delivery.
While he’s strong and compact, sub-6-footers often have trouble making it to the big leagues as a starting pitcher. Control is also a problem after Nuñez walked 13 percent of batters last summer. He’ll need to reverse that trend as he moves up the ladder if he doesn’t want to end up as a reliever. While Nuñez does have the wide arsenal to start, his power stuff would likely play up better in shorter stints.
Cockroaches : Roach Motel :: AJ Preller : Rule 5 Draft
40+ FV, 45/50 fastball, 55/60 slider, 45/60 changeup, 35/45 command. Fastball averages 94 but can reach 97.
In 2024 in A+ he pitched well. 7 games, 2.45 ERA, 29.1 IP, 38 SO, 1.09 WHIP.
I have a feeling more Orioles prospects are coming really soon
Sounds like a right handed Adrian Morejon. Could be good.
Number 8 prospect in the Orioles system with big stuff but the pandemic + injuries have limited his minor league experience. Already 24 and hasn’t pitched above High A. Posted a 2.45 era in High A Aberdeen last year in 29.1 innings, with 38 Ks and 10 walks. Posted a 3.96 ERA the year before across 104.2 innings split between Single A and High A. Has both started and pitched out of the bullpen.
Not sure how likely it is that we can carry him all year but they made it work with Kolek so who knows. Seems like he’s got a lot of potential but is extremely raw.
Get ready for Kjerstad, another starter, and a reunion with Gary Sanchez
Big offseason moves I see
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