Jordany Valdespin
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2012-2015)
Jordany Valdespin was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2015 for the New York Mets and the Miami Marlins, a span of 4 seasons. In 214 career games, he hit .216 with 92 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2012-04-23
- Last Game
- 2015-07-10
Full name: Jordany V. Valdespin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 214 | 426 | 52 | 92 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 52 | 15 | 27 | 89 | .216 | .271 | .369 | .639 | -687 |
Career AVG .216 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.
Career OBP .271 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.
Career SLG .369 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.
Career OPS .639 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | NYN | NL | 94 | 191 | 28 | 46 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 26 | 10 | 10 | 44 | .241 | .254 (-5%) | .318 (-10%) | .405 (+5%) | .724 (-2%) | -92.6 |
| 2013 | NYN | NL | 66 | 133 | 16 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 28 | .188 | .253 (-26%) | .317 (-21%) | .396 (-20%) | .714 (-21%) | -437.8 |
| 2014 | MIA | NL | 52 | 98 | 8 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 16 | .214 | .251 (-15%) | .313 (-11%) | .386 (-10%) | .700 (-10%) | -156.5 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 214 | 426 | 52 | 92 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 52 | 15 | 27 | 89 | .216 | — | — | — | — | -687 | ||
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 (214 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 119 | 223 | 24 | 47 | 8 | 19 | .211 |
| Away | 95 | 203 | 28 | 45 | 7 | 33 | .222 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-10 | MIA | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-07-08 | MIA | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-27 | MIA | WAS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-26 | MIA | WAS | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-26 | MIA | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-25 | MIA | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-09-24 | MIA | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-23 | MIA | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-20 | MIA | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-09-19 | MIA | WAS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 45 | 29 | 61 | 88 | 4 | 21 |
| OF | 76 | 49 | 110 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | NYN | 2B | 16 | 5 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 9 |
| 2012 | NYN | OF | 39 | 26 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | NYN | SS | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 | NYN | 2B | 12 | 8 | 14 | 24 | 1 | 4 |
| 2013 | NYN | OF | 25 | 17 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | NYN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | MIA | 2B | 17 | 16 | 28 | 45 | 3 | 8 |
| 2014 | MIA | OF | 11 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | MIA | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 45 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
| Left Field | 26 |
| Center Field | 29 |
| Right Field | 29 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
Jordany Valdespin's recorded salaries total $496,645 over 1 season, in 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Valdespin's career ran from 2012 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2012, 2014, and 2015.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NYN | NL | $496,645 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $496,645 | ||
Jordany Valdespin: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 23, 2012 and the final game on July 10, 2015, Jordany Valdespin built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the New York Mets (2012 to 2013) and the Miami Marlins (2014 to 2015). Valdespin is listed as an outfielder at 6-foot-0 and 205 pounds. The bio says Valdespin hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Valdespin was born on December 23, 1987, in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de MacorÃs, D.R. Jordany Valdespin was the playing name; the full given name is Jordany V.
Valdespin finished with 92 hits from 426 at bats in 214 games, which works out to .216, plus 15 home runs and 52 RBI. The on-base percentage is .271 and the slugging percentage .369, for an OPS of .639. Valdespin's .216 average ran 14.8% below the .253 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 10.6% below league average (.639 against .715). Valdespin collected a career-high 46 hits in 2012. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .241 in 2012, did not top the league's .254.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jordany Valdespin
- What years did Jordany Valdespin play?
- Jordany Valdespin played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2015.
- Was Jordany Valdespin a pitcher?
- No. Jordany Valdespin was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jordany Valdespin hit?
- Jordany Valdespin hit 15 career home runs with 92 hits.
- What teams did Jordany Valdespin play for?
- Jordany Valdespin played for 2 teams: the New York Mets (2012–2013) and the Miami Marlins (2014–2015).
- What were Jordany Valdespin's career stats?
- In 214 games, Jordany Valdespin had 92 hits, 15 home runs, 52 RBI, 52 runs, and 15 stolen bases, with a .216 batting average.
- How much did Jordany Valdespin earn in his career?
- Jordany Valdespin's recorded salaries total $496,645 over 1 season, in 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Valdespin's career ran from 2012 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2012, 2014, and 2015.
- What was Jordany Valdespin's salary?
- Jordany Valdespin's recorded salary was $496,645 in 2013.
- What position did Jordany Valdespin play?
- Jordany Valdespin played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jordany Valdespin and how much did he weigh?
- Jordany Valdespin was listed at 6 feet and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jordany Valdespin hit each season?
- Jordany Valdespin's home runs by season: 8 in 2012, 4 in 2013, 3 in 2014, and 0 in 2015. His most in one season was 8, in 2012.
- What was Jordany Valdespin's career batting average?
- Jordany Valdespin batted .216 over his career, with 92 hits in 426 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jordany Valdespin have?
- Jordany Valdespin drove in 52 runs in his career.
- Is Jordany Valdespin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jordany Valdespin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.