- Full name Jose Antonio Nunez
- Born 03/14/1979 in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 165 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- Debut 04/03/2001
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The Dodgers decided to roll the dice by taking Nunez from the Mets in the major league Rule 5 draft. He's coming off his first activity in a full-season league after four years in Rookie ball. A starter in 1998 and '99, he spent most of last season in the bullpen. Nunez has excellent command of all his pitches, including an above-average fastball that reaches the low 90s with outstanding movement. He also throws a good changeup and an average curveball. Nunez may be a longshot to make the major league roster—where he must remain or be offered back to New York for half his $50,000 draft price—but the Dodgers have just one lefty (Onan Masaka) in their major league bullpen. His all-around stuff and ability to dominate hitters make him an intriguing Rule 5 selection.