Raul Valdes
Born: 11/27/1977 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba
MLB Debut: 2010-04-11 | Final Game: 2014-05-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs
Biography
Raul Valdes was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 2010 to 2014. Born in 1977, Valdes made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by a mix of traditional pitching styles and emerging analytics that began to influence the game. He played for several teams throughout his career, showcasing his abilities on the mound with a record of 7-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.13. Known for his versatility and competitive spirit, Valdes struck out 147 batters over the course of his career, contributing to his teams' pitching rotations.
Valdesโ career included two saves, highlighting his capability not only as a starting pitcher but also in relief situations. His tenure in the league came during an era where pitchers were increasingly scrutinized for their performance metrics, and he adapted to the evolving strategies of the game. Valdes remains a notable figure in baseball history for his contributions on the field and the resilience he displayed throughout his professional journey.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 103 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 140.3 | 138 | 80 | 20 | 49 | 147 | 5.13 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | NYN | NL | 3 | 3 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 58.7 | 59 | 32 | 27 | 56 | 4.91 | -336.2 |
| 2011 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2.70 | - |
| 2011 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 3.38 | - |
| 2012 | PHI | NL | 3 | 2 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 35 | 2.90 | 1120.0 |
| 2013 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.0 | 42 | 29 | 8 | 37 | 7.46 | -462.9 |
| 2014 | HOU | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 12.27 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.385 | 0.385 | 0.538 | 0.923 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | NYN | NL | 38 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | NYY | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | STL | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | PHI | NL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | PHI | NL | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | HOU | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 103 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | NYN | P | 38 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | NYA | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | SLN | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | PHI | P | 27 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | PHI | P | 17 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | HOU | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 103 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | PHI | NL | $505,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $505,000 | ||