Gerardo Ismael Nunez is a 6’1″, 180 lb. right-handed infielder from Sanchez, Dominican Republic. Born on February 6th, 1998, Nunez was still 17-years-old when he signed his first professional contract with the Miami Marlins.
Players from the town of Sanchez have produced three major leaguers, including fellow infielder Rafael Devers. Nunez joined the DSL Marlins, in the rookie-level Dominican Summer League to begin his professional career on June 3rd, 2016.
Nunez only played in seven games in that first taste of pro ball, going six-for-24 with a pair of walks, no extra base hits, and seven strikeouts.