Arnaldo Rafel "Arnie" Muñoz (born June 21, 1982) is a Dominican former

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. Muñoz batted and threw left-handed.

Career

Muñoz made his major league debut in for the

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in a start against the

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. It was a disaster, as Muñoz allowed eleven runs in three innings (including nine in the second inning alone), tying for third all-time for most runs allowed in a major league debut. By game score, it was the worst debut start since earned runs became official in 1913. Muñoz went back to the minors, then returned in September, pitching fairly well in relief.

2007

Muñoz's contract was purchased by the

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in September . Muñoz became the Nationals' left-handed specialist after the team traded Ray King to the

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2008–present

Before the start of the season, it was not certain whom the Nationals would use as their left-handed specialist. Although neither was on the 40-man roster, both Muñoz and Ray King were invited to

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. However, Muñoz was assigned to the Double-A Harrisburg Senators of the Eastern League at the end of the preseason. He became a free agent at the end of the season; he did not play in 2009. In 2010, Muñoz pitched for Petroleros de Minatitlan of the Mexican League, compiling a 1–2 record and a 2.77 ERA, in what was his last year as a professional ballplayer.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Munoz, Arnie 1982 births Living people Águilas Cibaeñas players Arizona League White Sox players Birmingham Barons players Burlington Bees players Charlotte Knights players Chicago White Sox players Columbus Clippers players Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in the United States Harrisburg Senators players Kannapolis Intimidators players Major League Baseball pitchers Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic People from Santa Cruz de Mao Washington Nationals players