Chris Valaika
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2010-2014)
Chris Valaika was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2014 for the Cincinnati Reds, the Miami Marlins, and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 5 seasons. In 99 career games, he hit .238 with 59 hits, 5 home runs, and 24 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2010-08-24
- Last Game
- 2014-09-28
Full name: Christopher Andrew Valaika
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 248 | 20 | 59 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 1 | 13 | 63 | .238 | .282 | .351 | .633 | -384 |
Career AVG .238 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.
Career OBP .282 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.
Career SLG .351 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.
Career OPS .633 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — 11.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CIN | NL | 19 | 38 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | CIN | NL | 14 | 25 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .280 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | MIA | NL | 22 | 64 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 16 | .219 | .253 (-14%) | .317 (-18%) | .396 (-13%) | .714 (-15%) | -172.5 |
| 2014 | CHN | NL | 44 | 121 | 10 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 35 | .231 | .251 (-8%) | .313 (-10%) | .386 (-12%) | .700 (-11%) | -211.6 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 99 | 248 | 20 | 59 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 1 | 13 | 63 | .238 | — | — | — | — | -384 | ||
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 (99 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 50 | 127 | 8 | 33 | 3 | 17 | .260 |
| Away | 49 | 121 | 12 | 26 | 2 | 7 | .215 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-28 | CHC | MIL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-24 | CHC | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-23 | CHC | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-21 | CHC | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2014-09-20 | CHC | LAD | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-19 | CHC | LAD | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014-09-18 | CHC | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-17 | CHC | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-16 | CHC | CIN | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2014-09-15 | CHC | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 18 | 14 | 107 | 14 | 3 | 15 |
| 2B | 32 | 20 | 47 | 63 | 0 | 14 |
| 3B | 17 | 14 | 12 | 32 | 1 | 4 |
| SS | 11 | 10 | 11 | 22 | 1 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CIN | 2B | 13 | 6 | 19 | 24 | 0 | 7 |
| 2010 | CIN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | CIN | 2B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | CIN | 3B | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | CIN | SS | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | MIA | 1B | 3 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | MIA | 2B | 6 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | MIA | 3B | 5 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | MIA | SS | 6 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 | CHN | 1B | 15 | 13 | 99 | 12 | 2 | 13 |
| 2014 | CHN | 2B | 12 | 8 | 17 | 27 | 0 | 4 |
| 2014 | CHN | 3B | 8 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | CHN | SS | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 18 |
| Second Base | 32 |
| Third Base | 17 |
| Shortstop | 11 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara | CA | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
Chris Valaika: the record in brief
According to the bio, Chris Valaika debuted on August 24, 2010 and played a final game on September 28, 2014. The season rows list, in order, the Cincinnati Reds (2010 through 2011), the Miami Marlins (2013), and the Chicago Cubs (2014). Born on August 14, 1985, in Santa Monica, CA, USA, Valaika is listed as a second baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5'11" and 205 pounds. On the record, Chris Valaika was born Christopher Andrew Valaika.
Across 99 games at the plate, Valaika's career line reads 59 hits in 248 at bats for a .238 average, plus 5 home runs and 24 RBI. Reaching base at a .282 clip and slugging .351, Valaika finished with a .633 OPS. Measured against the leagues Valaika played in, the .238 career average compares with a .254 league average over the same seasons, 6.4% below the league. The OPS comparison is .633 to a league .716, 11.6% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 28, in 2014. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .231 in 2014, did not top the league's .251.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Valaika
- What years did Chris Valaika play?
- Chris Valaika played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2014.
- Was Chris Valaika a pitcher?
- No. Chris Valaika was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Chris Valaika hit?
- Chris Valaika hit 5 career home runs with 59 hits.
- What teams did Chris Valaika play for?
- Chris Valaika played for 3 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (2010–2011), the Miami Marlins (2013), and the Chicago Cubs (2014).
- What were Chris Valaika's career stats?
- In 99 games, Chris Valaika had 59 hits, 5 home runs, 24 RBI, 20 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .238 batting average.
- What position did Chris Valaika play?
- Chris Valaika played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chris Valaika and how much did he weigh?
- Chris Valaika was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Chris Valaika hit each season?
- Chris Valaika's home runs by season: 1 in 2010, 0 in 2011, 1 in 2013, and 3 in 2014. His most in one season was 3, in 2014.
- What was Chris Valaika's career batting average?
- Chris Valaika batted .238 over his career, with 59 hits in 248 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chris Valaika have?
- Chris Valaika drove in 24 runs in his career.
- Is Chris Valaika in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chris Valaika has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.