Joseph Alexander Dunand Jr. (born September 20, 1995) is an American professional baseball infielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins.
| Joe Dunand | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Dunand with the Gwinnett Stripers in 2023 | |
| Free agent | |
| Infielder | |
| Born: September 20, 1995 Miami, Florida, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 7, 2022, for the Miami Marlins | |
| MLB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
| Batting average | .300 |
| Home runs | 1 |
| Runs batted in | 1 |
| Teams | |
Amateur career
editDunand attended Gulliver Preparatory School in Miami, Florida. After his senior year, he was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 35th round of the 2014 MLB draft.[1] He did not sign, instead enrolling at North Carolina State University. He played college baseball as a shortstop for the NC State Wolfpack. In 2016, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League, where he was named a league all-star.[2][3] In 2017, his junior year, he hit .289 with 16 home runs.[4]
Professional career
editMiami Marlins
editThe Miami Marlins selected Dunand with the 51st overall selection of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft.[5] Dunand signed with the Marlins, receiving a $1.2 million signing bonus.[6] He made his professional debut that year and spent his first professional season with both the Jupiter Hammerheads and the GCL Marlins, slashing .370/.471/.667 with one home run and five doubles in eight games between the two teams.[7]
Dunand began 2018 with Jupiter. After batting .263 with seven home runs and 42 RBIs in 66 games, he was promoted to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.[8] He finished the year with Jacksonville, hitting .212 with seven home runs and 28 RBIs in 61 games.[9] He returned to Jacksonville for the 2019 season, slashing .242/.314/.333 with five home runs and 42 RBIs over 130 games.[10] He did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[11] In 2021, Dunand returned to play with Jacksonville with whom he batted .201 with eight home runs and 32 RBIs over 64 games.[12]
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On May 7, 2022, Dunand was selected to the major league roster as a COVID replacement.[13] He made his major league debut that night and hit a home run in his first at bat.[14] The Marlins designated him for assignment on May 29.[15]
Atlanta Braves
editThe Atlanta Braves claimed Dunand off of waivers on June 1.[16] On June 10, the Braves designated Dunand for assignment.[17] On June 12, Dunand cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers.[18] In 70 games for the Stripers, he batted .205/.300/.319 with 4 home runs and 15 RBI.[19]
Dunand returned to Gwinnett in 2023, playing in 95 games and hitting .268/.362/.481 with 17 home runs, 52 RBI, and 3 stolen bases. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.[20]
Staten Island FerryHawks
editOn January 31, 2024, Dunand signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox.[21] He was released by the Red Sox organization on March 24.[22]
On April 22, 2024, Dunand signed with the Staten Island FerryHawks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[23] In 62 games for Staten Island, he batted .252/.328/.382 with seven home runs and 28 RBI. Dunand was released by the FerryHawks on July 15.[24]
See also
editPersonal life
editDunand's uncle is Alex Rodriguez.[25][26]
References
edit- ^ "A-Rod's nephew Joe Dunand shows promise as Marlins prospect | Miami Herald". Miami Herald. Archived from the original on June 15, 2018.
- ^ "#11 Joseph Dunand - Profile". Pointstreak.com. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "2016 All-Star teams, Home Run Hitting Contest participants announced". capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ "Marlins draft A-Rod's nephew and former Gulliver Prep star, Joe Dunand | Miami Herald". Miami Herald. Archived from the original on June 16, 2017.
- ^ Spencer, Clark (June 12, 2017). "Marlins draft A-Rod's nephew and former Gulliver Prep star, Joe Dunand". Miami Herald. Retrieved June 25, 2017.
- ^ "Marlins sign top draft picks Rogers, Miller, Dunand". Sun Sentinel. June 24, 2017. Retrieved June 25, 2017.
- ^ "Joe Dunand Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Dunand enjoys two-homer, four-RBI night". MiLB.com.
- ^ "Joe Dunand Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
- ^ Gene Frenette (April 4, 2019). "Gene Frenette: Jumbo Shrimp SS benefits from uncle A-Rod's influence - Sports - The Florida Times-Union - Jacksonville, FL". Jacksonville.com. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
- ^ West, Jenna. "2020 Minor League Baseball Season Canceled". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ Sussman, Ely (May 3, 2021). "LISTEN: ETS #34: Joe Dunand Interview & MiLB Season Preview". Fish Stripes. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ De Nicola, Christina (May 8, 2022). "Newest Marlin homers in first MLB AB; 695 behind uncle A-Rod". MLB.com. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
- ^ "Newest Marlin homers in first MLB AB; 695 behind uncle A-Rod". MLB.com.
- ^ "Elieser Hernandez gives up three home runs in Marlins' series-finale loss to Braves".
- ^ "Braves add Alex Rodriguez's nephew, send him to Gwinnett". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. June 1, 2022. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
- ^ "Braves claim former Yankees 1B Ford off waivers from Seattle". ESPN.com. Associated Press. June 10, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2022. Alternative URL 1 and 2[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Braves' Joe Dunand: Clears waivers". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- ^ "Braves' Joe Dunand: Sent to minor-league camp". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ "Transactions".
- ^ "Transactions".
- ^ https://twitter.com/FerryHawks/status/1782452898095390887
- ^ "Transactions". baseball.pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Braziller, Zach (June 11, 2017). "Perks and downside of being A-Rod's nephew — whose day is here | New York Post". Nypost.com. Retrieved June 25, 2017.
- ^ Spencer, Clark. "Alex Rodriguez looks on as nephew is introduced by Miami Marlins". Miami Herald. Retrieved June 25, 2017.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet