Anthony Nunez

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Baltimore Orioles · Pitcher

Age 256' 2" · 220 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

This 24-year-old right-hander is making his MLB debut with a mixed early-season profile that presents both intrigue and caution for fantasy managers. Through his first stretch of big-league work, Nunez has logged modest wins and saves while accumulating a respectable 38 strikeouts, though his 4.98 ERA and 1.28 WHIP suggest command and control issues that could limit his upside in scoring categories. His youth and limited track record make him a speculative add rather than a reliable anchor, with potential for growth if his strikeout rate (9.96 K/9) translates more consistently and his ERA stabilizes. Fantasy owners considering Nunez should view him as a high-risk, high-upside flyer best suited for deeper leagues or those looking to stash developmental talent with strikeout potential.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2026	Baltimore Orioles	50	0	3	2	3	3.90	1.20	66	57.2	26
Career	Totals	50	0	3	2	3	3.90	1.20	66	57.2	26

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2024	2 teams▼	9	1	0	0	0	2.70	1.00	12	10	5
2025	4 teams▼	23	0	1	0	4	2.03	0.90	38	26.2	12
2026	Norfolk Tides	11	0	0	2	1	4.85	1.38	21	13.0	6
Career	Totals	69	1	3	7	10	2.60	0.93	116	79.2	35

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
7	0	8.2	0-0	0	1.04	0.35	13	1

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
30	0	36.1	1-2	1	3.96	1.24	41	19

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo96.0 mph

Avg Spin2354 rpm

Whiff %33.5%

K %26.9%

BB %10.6%

Hard Hit %40.9%

Barrel %6.0%

xERA3.84

xBA Against0.223

xSLG Against0.363

BA Against0.204

SLG Against0.332

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2026

Baltimore Orioles

3.90

1.20

57.2

Career

Totals

3.90

1.20

57.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2024

2 teams▼

2.70

1.00

2025

4 teams▼

2.03

0.90

26.2

2026

Norfolk Tides

4.85

1.38

13.0

Career

Totals

2.60

0.93

116

79.2

W-L

ERA

WHIP

8.2

0-0

1.04

0.35

W-L

ERA

WHIP

36.1

1-2

3.96

1.24