• Full name Joseph Alexander Dunand
  • Born 09/20/1995 in Miami, FL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School North Carolina State
  • Debut 05/07/2022
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (51st overall) by the Miami Marlins in 2017 (signed for $1,200,000).
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    The nephew of Alex Rodriguez, Dunand has been a three-year starter at N.C. State, playing third base as a freshman and shortstop the next two seasons. He fits better at third long term, as his 6-foot-2, 205-pound frame lacks the range for short. However, his soft hands and above-average arm should make him a fine defender at the hot corner. Dunand got off to a poor offensive start, expanding his strike zone and getting pull-happy, before rebounding late with a power surge, finishing the regular season with 16 homers albeit with a .284 batting average. Dunand's plus power grades above his hitting ability, but his power and defense do profile well at third base. He's either a low-energy player or has a pro approach, depending on how each scout interpreted his demeanor. He could go out as high as the third round.

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Career Transactions

  • Gwinnett Stripers activated SS Joe Dunand.
  • Gwinnett Stripers transferred SS Joe Dunand to the Development List.
  • Gwinnett Stripers activated SS Joe Dunand.
  • Gwinnett Stripers transferred SS Joe Dunand to the Development List.
  • SS Joe Dunand roster status changed by Atlanta Braves.
  • Atlanta Braves invited non-roster SS Joe Dunand to spring training.

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