Jon Nunnally

Jonathan Keith Nunnally (born November 9, 1971) is an American former professional baseball outfielder, power hitter and current baseball coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the 1990s and early 2000s and later transitioned into coaching and player development roles at the Major League and minor league levels, including work as a Major League hitting coach and as a manager in the MLB Draft League.

Early Life and education Nunnally attended high school at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia, where he competed as a multi-sport athlete in football, baseball, golf, and track. While he received attention for his athletic ability in multiple sports, baseball remained his primary focus. At Hargrave, his hitting ability became a defining strength, and he developed primarily as a catcher and infielder during his high school years. He became a well-known local standout, receiving frequent coverage in regional newspapers, and was later recognized as a distinguished alumnus of the school.

For college, Nunnally attended Miami Dade College, where he transitioned from catcher to the outfield and emerged as one of the top junior college hitters in the country. Batting left-handed while throwing right-handed, he posted a .410 batting average and was named Junior College Conference Player of the Year, drawing national attention for his offensive production.

Between 1995 and 2000, Nunnally played in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, and Pittsburgh Pirates. Over the course of his major-league career, he appeared in 371 games, recording 42 home runs and 137 runs batted in.

Throughout his Major League tenure, Nunnally experienced frequent roster movement, including late-season transactions and assignments, reflecting common roster management practices of the era.

During his time with the Pirates organization, Nunnally was referenced in media coverage discussing offensive instruction and player development involving professional players at both the minor-league and major-league levels.

In 2025, Nunnally managed the West Virginia Black Bears of the MLB Draft League. The Black Bears won the 2025 MLB Draft League championship, defeating the State College Spikes in the title game.