Amado Nunez Stats & Scouting Report

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Nunez was the White Sox's top international signee in 2014; he received a bonus of $900,000. An infielder with a knack for hitting in games, Nunez was considered slightly more advanced when he signed. He made the jump to the Arizona League as a 17-year-old in 2015 but didn't hit. Repeating the level in 2016, Nunez showed tremendous improvement. He began the season with a 12-game hitting streak and after cooling off finished the season with a .287/.320/.370 slash line. Notably, between 2015 and 2016, his high-waisted frame packed on significant muscle. He has a simple, downhill swing with balance and above-average bat speed. Defensively, Nunez shows passable range in both directions while lacking elite first-step quickness. As he matures physically, he's likely to shift to third base, where his above-average arm strength profiles well. Nunez is a plus runner underway, but doesn't project as an elite basestealer long-term. He's a solid all-around player and he's likely to stay in the dirt. Nunez is likely to advance to low Class A in 2017.

The top international signee by the White Sox in 2014 for $900,000, Nunez returned to the AZL after an injury-plagued 2015 season. He looked noticeably stronger, especially in the lower half. Nunez makes it look easy at shortstop with good actions, soft hands and an above-average arm, but he may outgrow the position. He should be able to handle third base if that's where he winds up, but for now can stay at shortstop. Nunez has good feel for the barrel and some gap power, but his swing is inconsistent and he struggles with good spin. He's an average to a tick above-average runner who can steal a base. "He's just a solid, solid kid who comes out and gets his work done and plays hard," White Sox manager Ever Magallanes said.