Brandon Cunniff

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54+23 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 6. [17]

Bravos de León

On April 5, 2018, Cunniff signed with the Bravos de León of the Mexican League. In 15 appearances for León, he posted an 0-1 record and 2.45 ERA with 10 strikeouts across 14+23 innings pitched. Cunniff was released by the Bravos on July 3.

New Britain Bees

On July 14, 2018, Cunniff signed with the New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 26 appearances for the Bees, he compiled a 2-0 record and 3.54 ERA with 25 strikeouts over 28 innings of work. Cunniff became a free agent following the season.

Tigres de Quintana Roo

On February 19, 2019, Cunniff signed with the Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican League. In 7 appearances for Quintana Roo, he struggled to an 0-2 record and 10.80 ERA with 6 strikeouts across 6+23 innings pitched. Cunniff was released by the Tigres on April 25.

Olmecas de Tabasco

On May 17, 2019, Cunniff signed with the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League. In 19 appearances for Tabasco, he registered a 1-3 record and 4.63 ERA with 17 strikeouts across 23+13 innings pitched. Cunniff was released by the Olmecas on July 16.

Lincoln Saltdogs

On January 21, 2022, Cunniff signed with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association of Professional Baseball. [18] In 11 appearances for the Saltdogs, he recorded a 1–1 record and 5.11 ERA with 10 strikeouts and 7 saves across 12+13 innings pitched. On June 16, Cunniff was released by the Saltdogs.

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Brandon Cunniff
Pitcher
Born: (1988-10-07) October 7, 1988 (age 36)
Arcadia, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 7, 2015, for the Atlanta Braves
Last MLB appearance
September 30, 2016, for the Atlanta Braves