Dedniel Nunez

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked New York Mets #21 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: Nuñez signed at age 20 in October 2016 and spent two seasons in Rookie ball before becoming more of a known commodity in 2019, when he pitched at two Class A levels. He didn't take the mound after July 11 because of a right shoulder injury, but when healthy he showed swing-and-miss stuff with 10.6 strikeouts per nine innings against just 2.6 walks per nine.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Nuñez stands out most for his fastball, which he throws 92-96 mph with an elite spin rate in excess of 2,600 revolutions per minute. The pitch averages 93 mph and has natural cutting action that makes it difficult for opponents to square up. Nuñez's slurvy breaking ball averages about 80 mph and grades as an average pitch. He shows some feel for a changeup that grades near average. While Nuñez throws three pitches at or near average, he lacks a true out pitch, which puts his upside potential in doubt. His ability to execute pitches effectively is also hampered by a wrist wrap and wandering release point.
  
  THE FUTURE: Nuñez turned 23 during the 2019 season and ended it on the injured list with a shoulder injury, so he is a wild card. His most likely big league outcome is medium- or low-leverage relief work.

• July, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Nunez signed at age 20 in October 2016 and spent two seasons in Rookie ball before becoming more of a known commodity in 2019, when he pitched at two Class A levels. He didn’t take the mound after July 11 because of a right shoulder injury, but when healthy he showed swing-and-miss stuff with 10.6 strikeouts per nine innings against just 2.6 walks per nine.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Nunez stands out most for his fastball, which he throws 92-96 mph with an elite spin rate in excess of 2,600 revolutions per minute. The pitch averages 93 mph and has natural cutting action that makes it difficult for opponents to square up. Nunez’s slurvy breaking ball averages about 80 mph and grades as an average pitch. He shows some feel for a changeup that grades near average. While Nunez throws three pitches at or near average, he lacks a true out pitch, which puts his upside potential in doubt. His ability to execute pitches effectively is also hampered by a wrist wrap and wandering release point.
  
  THE FUTURE: Nunez turned 23 during the 2019 season and ended it on the injured list with a shoulder injury, so he is a wild card. His most likely big league outcome is medium- or low-leverage relief work.
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Nuñez signed at age 20 in October 2016 and spent two seasons in Rookie ball before becoming more of a known commodity in 2019, when he pitched at two Class A levels. He didn't take the mound after July 11 because of a right shoulder injury, but when healthy he showed swing-and-miss stuff with 10.6 strikeouts per nine innings against just 2.6 walks per nine.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Nuñez stands out most for his fastball, which he throws 92-96 mph with an elite spin rate in excess of 2,600 revolutions per minute. The pitch averages 93 mph and has natural cutting action that makes it difficult for opponents to square up. Nuñez's slurvy breaking ball averages about 80 mph and grades as an average pitch. He shows some feel for a changeup that grades near average. While Nuñez throws three pitches at or near average, he lacks a true out pitch, which puts his upside potential in doubt. His ability to execute pitches effectively is also hampered by a wrist wrap and wandering release point.
  
  THE FUTURE: Nuñez turned 23 during the 2019 season and ended it on the injured list with a shoulder injury, so he is a wild card. His most likely big league outcome is medium- or low-leverage relief work.