 | Name: Gustavo Nunez Position: Shortstop Birth Date: February 8, 1988 Height: 5'10'' Weight: 170 Bats: Switch Throws: Right College/HS: International Sign, 2007 Acquired: 2011 Rule V Draft Major League ETA: 2012 |
| McEffect Report: Gustavo Nunez switched teams in the 2011-2012 offseason as the Pirates picked him up in the Rule V draft from Detroit. Nunez is a middle infielder with good speed and some developing power. At the time, I did not understand why the Pirates selected Nunez. He has never played above AA, and he played just 34 games there (he hit .215/.252/.289 in those games). I see no way that Nunez can stick in the major leagues at this point in his career, and he will have to do just that if the Pirates wants to hold on to him. Nunez could develop into a good player someday, but he will have to turn into a major league player in 2012 if he wants to develop in a Pirates uniform. The Nunez has some injury issues heading into the 2012 season, which could help the Pirates hold on to him since he won't have to be on the big league roster if he's legitimately injured. There's a good chance you'll see him in Pittsburgh at some point in 2012 just for a trial run. Again, I do not expect him to be a Pirate come June or July. |