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Full Name: Anthony Nunez
Nationality: United States
Position: Starting Pitcher
Born: 10 Jul 2001
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 225 lbs
Anthony Nunez (born July 10, 2001) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2026.
Career
San Diego Padres
Nunez attended Miami Springs Senior High School in Miami Springs, Florida. He was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 29th round (863rd overall) of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft as an infielder. Nunez signed with the Padres and made his professional debut that year with the rookie-level Arizona League Padres. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nunez returned to action in 2021 with the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Padres and Single-A Lake Elsinore Storm. He made 26 appearances for the two affiliates, batting a cumulative .208/.376/.361 with two home runs, 16 RBI, and three stolen bases. Nunez was released by the Padres organization on August 21, 2021.