Wladimir Balentien
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2009)
Wladimir Balentien was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2009 for the Seattle Mariners and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 3 seasons. In 170 career games, he hit .221 with 113 hits, 15 home runs, and 52 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-09-04
- Last Game
- 2009-10-02
Full name: Wladimir Ramon Balentien
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | 511 | 54 | 113 | 31 | 1 | 15 | 52 | 2 | 44 | 149 | .221 | .281 | .374 | .655 | -1,263 |
Career AVG .221 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.
Career OBP .281 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.
Career SLG .374 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.
Career OPS .655 vs. league average .753 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | SEA | AL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .667 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SEA | AL | 71 | 243 | 23 | 49 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 24 | 0 | 16 | 79 | .202 | .263 (-24%) | .333 (-25%) | .416 (-18%) | .749 (-21%) | -890.5 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | 56 | 155 | 18 | 33 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 43 | .213 | .262 (-19%) | .332 (-19%) | .417 (-15%) | .750 (-17%) | -464.5 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 40 | 110 | 12 | 29 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 27 | .264 | .262 (avg) | .332 (+6%) | .417 (+2%) | .750 (+4%) | -464.5 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 170 | 511 | 54 | 113 | 31 | 1 | 15 | 52 | 2 | 44 | 149 | .221 | — | — | — | — | -1,820 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (170 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 85 | 263 | 32 | 59 | 9 | 24 | .224 |
| Away | 85 | 248 | 22 | 54 | 6 | 28 | .218 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-02 | CIN | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009-09-29 | CIN | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-25 | CIN | HOU | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-24 | CIN | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-18 | CIN | MIA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009-09-16 | CIN | HOU | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-14 | CIN | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-10 | CIN | COL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009-09-09 | CIN | COL | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009-09-08 | CIN | COL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 67 |
| Center Field | 29 |
| Right Field | 59 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Salary History
Wladimir Balentien's recorded salaries total $821,000 over 2 seasons, 2009 to 2010. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Balentien's career ran from 2007 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2007 and 2008.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CIN | NL | $416,000 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | $405,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $821,000 | ||
Wladimir Balentien: the record in brief
The profile opens with Wladimir Balentien's first major league game on September 4, 2007; the last one listed came on October 2, 2009. Balentien played for the Seattle Mariners (2007 to 2009) and the Cincinnati Reds (2009). Balentien played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on July 2, 1984, in Willemstad, Curaçao, Balentien was listed at 220 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Wladimir Balentien was the playing name; the full given name is Wladimir Ramon.
Balentien collected 113 hits in 511 at bats across 170 games, good for a .221 batting average, adding 15 homers and 52 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .281 and .374 give Balentien a career OPS of .655. Set against a .265 league average for the same years, Balentien's .221 average sits 16.5% below it. By OPS the gap is 13.0% below league average (.655 against .753). The highest hit total in a season was 49, in 2008. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .213 in 2009, did not top the league's .262.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wladimir Balentien
- What years did Wladimir Balentien play?
- Wladimir Balentien played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2009.
- Was Wladimir Balentien a pitcher?
- No. Wladimir Balentien was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Wladimir Balentien hit?
- Wladimir Balentien hit 15 career home runs with 113 hits.
- What teams did Wladimir Balentien play for?
- Wladimir Balentien played for 2 teams: the Seattle Mariners (2007–2009) and the Cincinnati Reds (2009).
- What were Wladimir Balentien's career stats?
- In 170 games, Wladimir Balentien had 113 hits, 15 home runs, 52 RBI, 54 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .221 batting average.
- How much did Wladimir Balentien earn in his career?
- Wladimir Balentien's recorded salaries total $821,000 over 2 seasons, 2009 to 2010. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Balentien's career ran from 2007 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2007 and 2008.
- What was Wladimir Balentien's salary?
- Wladimir Balentien's last recorded salary was $416,000, in 2010. His highest recorded salary was $416,000, in 2010, and his lowest was $405,000, in 2009. The Salary History table lists each season from 2009 to 2010.
- What position did Wladimir Balentien play?
- Wladimir Balentien played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Wladimir Balentien and how much did he weigh?
- Wladimir Balentien was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Wladimir Balentien hit each season?
- Wladimir Balentien's home runs by season: 1 in 2007, 7 in 2008, and 7 in 2009. His most in one season was 7, in 2008 and 2009.
- What was Wladimir Balentien's career batting average?
- Wladimir Balentien batted .221 over his career, with 113 hits in 511 at bats.
- How many RBI did Wladimir Balentien have?
- Wladimir Balentien drove in 52 runs in his career.
- Is Wladimir Balentien in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Wladimir Balentien has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.