Scouting Report: Nasim Nunez
Washington Nationals | SS
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Summary
Nasim Nunez is a 25-year-old Nationals infielder who has emerged as a breakout speed threat in 2026. Through mid-May, he leads MLB with 20 stolen bases (tied with Jose Ramirez) on 21 attempts, demonstrating elite baserunning ability. However, he remains a one-dimensional player with significant offensive limitations. Nunez is slashing .187/.299/.209 with zero home runs, 14 RBI, and 18 runs scored across 45 games. His offensive struggles have resulted in occasional benching, including being sat out for games against the Mets. He runs 29.8 feet per second (99th percentile) but has low exit velocity (84.6 mph) and bat speed (67.7 mph). Recent games show continued stealing success but minimal offensive production (0-for-1 with 2 walks and a steal; 0-for-3 with a steal in extra innings loss).
Strengths
- Elite speed and baserunning (99th percentile at 29.8 ft/s)
- MLB-leading 20 stolen bases with strong 95.2% success rate (20-for-21)
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