Valentín Dreke
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Valentín Dreke was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Cuban Stars East, the Cuban Stars West, and the Cincinnati Cuban Stars. In 463 career games, he hit .327 with 609 hits, 15 home runs, and 255 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 3,494.
- 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
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 160 lb
- Died
- 9/25/1929 in Cuba
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 463 | 1,864 | 323 | 609 | 84 | 24 | 15 | 255 | 65 | 142 | 2 | .327 | .382 | .422 | .804 | 3,494 |
Career AVG .327 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +16.3% above league average.
Career OBP .382 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +11.7% above league average.
Career SLG .422 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.
Career OPS .804 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — +10.2% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | CSE | EAS | 17 | 65 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 | .231 | .262 (-12%) | .322 (-8%) | .347 (-16%) | .670 (-12%) | -115.8 |
| 1920 | CSW | NNL | 51 | 206 | 35 | 65 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 7 | 17 | 0 | .316 | .271 (+16%) | .331 (+11%) | .363 (-1%) | .694 (+5%) | 198.4 |
| 1921 | CS | NNL | 72 | 296 | 46 | 88 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 36 | 12 | 13 | 0 | .297 | .286 (+4%) | .344 (-4%) | .395 (avg) | .739 (-2%) | -128.7 |
| 1922 | CSW | NNL | 55 | 217 | 45 | 63 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 14 | 17 | 1 | .290 | .285 (+2%) | .345 (+5%) | .397 (-6%) | .743 (-1%) | 25.6 |
| 1923 | CSW | NNL | 62 | 258 | 47 | 89 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 42 | 4 | 19 | 0 | .345 | .282 (+22%) | .344 (+14%) | .390 (+16%) | .734 (+15%) | 728.2 |
| 1924 | CSW | NNL | 46 | 190 | 32 | 74 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 38 | 6 | 16 | 1 | .389 | .283 (+37%) | .345 (+30%) | .389 (+24%) | .734 (+27%) | 974.1 |
| 1925 | CSW | NNL | 43 | 186 | 43 | 65 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 27 | 7 | 12 | 0 | .349 | .288 (+21%) | .349 (+11%) | .407 (+19%) | .756 (+15%) | 484.9 |
| 1926 | CSW | NNL | 55 | 214 | 29 | 73 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 2 | 13 | 0 | .341 | .279 (+22%) | .345 (+13%) | .390 (+15%) | .735 (+14%) | 566.4 |
| 1927 | CSW | NNL | 62 | 232 | 38 | 77 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 12 | 29 | 0 | .332 | .282 (+18%) | .344 (+21%) | .392 (+10%) | .736 (+15%) | 760.8 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 463 | 1,864 | 323 | 609 | 84 | 24 | 15 | 255 | 65 | 142 | 2 | .327 | — | — | — | — | 3,494 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .600 |
| Away | 3 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924-05-18 | CUW | CAG | L | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-06-12 | CNN | KCM | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-06-06 | CNN | DT1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-22 | CNN | CG1 | W | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | CSE | OF | 17 | 17 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1920 | CSW | OF | 51 | 51 | 92 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 1921 | CS | OF | 73 | 72 | 137 | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| 1922 | CSW | OF | 55 | 55 | 141 | 13 | 8 | 4 |
| 1923 | CSW | OF | 62 | 62 | 110 | 3 | 10 | 3 |
| 1924 | CSW | OF | 46 | 46 | 102 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1925 | CSW | OF | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | CSW | OF | 55 | 55 | 77 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 1927 | CSW | OF | 62 | 62 | 115 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 233 |
| Center Field | 230 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Valentín Dreke: the record in brief
The season rows for Valentín Dreke begin in 1919. By club, Dreke's seasons break down as the Cuban Stars East (1919), the Cuban Stars West (1920 to 1927), and the Cincinnati Cuban Stars (1921). At 5 feet, 8 inches and 160 pounds, Dreke is listed as a left fielder. Dreke batted left-handed and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is June 21, 1898, in Unión de Reyes, Matanzas, Cuba. Dreke died on September 25, 1929, in Cuba.
The batting record for Dreke: 463 games, 609 hits in 1,864 at bats, and a .327 average, along with 15 home runs, 255 runs batted in, and 65 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .382 and .422 give Dreke a career OPS of .804. Dreke's .327 average ran 16.3% above the .281 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Dreke's .804 stands 10.2% above the league's .730. Dreke collected a career-high 89 hits in 1923.
Frequently Asked Questions about Valentín Dreke
- Was Valentín Dreke a pitcher?
- No. Valentín Dreke was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Valentín Dreke hit?
- Valentín Dreke hit 15 career home runs with 609 hits.
- What teams did Valentín Dreke play for?
- Valentín Dreke played for 2 teams: the Cuban Stars East (1919) and the Cuban Stars West (1920–1927).
- What were Valentín Dreke's career stats?
- In 463 games, Valentín Dreke had 609 hits, 15 home runs, 255 RBI, 323 runs, and 65 stolen bases, with a .327 batting average.
- What position did Valentín Dreke play?
- Valentín Dreke played primarily as a left fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Valentín Dreke and how much did he weigh?
- Valentín Dreke was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Valentín Dreke hit each season?
- Valentín Dreke's home runs by season: 0 in 1919, 0 in 1920, 2 in 1921, 1 in 1922, 3 in 1923, 2 in 1924, 2 in 1925, 3 in 1926, and 2 in 1927. His most in one season was 3, in 1923 and 1926.
- What was Valentín Dreke's career batting average?
- Valentín Dreke batted .327 over his career, with 609 hits in 1,864 at bats.
- How many RBI did Valentín Dreke have?
- Valentín Dreke drove in 255 runs in his career.
- Is Valentín Dreke in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Valentín Dreke has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.