Mario Valdez
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997-2001)
Mario Valdez was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2001 for the Chicago White Sox and the Athletics, a span of 5 seasons. In 91 career games, he hit .238 with 43 hits, 2 home runs, and 21 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-06-15
- Last Game
- 2001-06-22
Full name: Mario A. Valdez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | 181 | 18 | 43 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 29 | 60 | .238 | .352 | .315 | .667 | -62 |
Career AVG .238 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.
Career OBP .352 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .315 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.
Career OPS .667 vs. league average .766 across their career seasons — 12.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | CHA | AL | 54 | 115 | 11 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 39 | .243 | .266 (-9%) | .336 (+4%) | .419 (-21%) | .756 (-10%) | -147.9 |
| 2000 | OAK | AL | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | 32 | 54 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 18 | .278 | .263 (+5%) | .332 (+26%) | .426 (-18%) | .758 (+1%) | 86.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 91 | 181 | 18 | 43 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 29 | 60 | .238 | — | — | — | — | -62 | ||
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 (91 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 40 | 73 | 5 | 21 | 0 | 12 | .288 |
| Away | 51 | 108 | 13 | 22 | 2 | 9 | .204 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-22 | OAK | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-06-17 | OAK | SFG | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-06-16 | OAK | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-06-14 | OAK | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-06-13 | OAK | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-06-12 | OAK | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-06-10 | OAK | SFG | W | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-06-08 | OAK | SFG | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001-05-13 | OAK | BOS | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001-05-12 | OAK | BOS | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 57 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Designated Hitter | 14 |
Salary History
Mario Valdez's recorded salaries total $578,000 over 3 seasons, 1997 to 2002. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Valdez's career ran from 1997 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 2000.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | OAK | AL | $223,000 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | $205,000 |
| 1997 | CHA | AL | $150,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $578,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade College - North Campus | Miami | FL | 1994 |
Mario Valdez: the record in brief
According to the bio, Mario Valdez debuted on June 15, 1997 and played a final game on June 22, 2001. The team column moves through the Chicago White Sox (1997) and the Oakland Athletics (2000 through 2001). At 215 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame, Valdez is listed as a first baseman. Valdez both batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is November 19, 1974, in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, México. Mario Valdez was the playing name; the full given name is Mario A.
Valdez collected 43 hits in 181 at bats across 91 games, good for a .238 batting average, plus 2 homers and 21 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .352 and .315 give Valdez a career OPS of .667. Over the seasons Valdez played, league hitters batted .267; the .238 career figure is 11.1% below that. The OPS comparison is .667 to a league .766, 12.9% below average. The hits column peaks at 28, in 1997. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .243 in 1997, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mario Valdez
- What years did Mario Valdez play?
- Mario Valdez played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2001.
- Was Mario Valdez a pitcher?
- No. Mario Valdez was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Mario Valdez hit?
- Mario Valdez hit 2 career home runs with 43 hits.
- What teams did Mario Valdez play for?
- Mario Valdez played for 2 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1997) and the Oakland Athletics (2000–2001).
- What were Mario Valdez's career stats?
- In 91 games, Mario Valdez had 43 hits, 2 home runs, 21 RBI, 18 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .238 batting average.
- How much did Mario Valdez earn in his career?
- Mario Valdez's recorded salaries total $578,000 over 3 seasons, 1997 to 2002. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Valdez's career ran from 1997 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 2000.
- What was Mario Valdez's salary?
- Mario Valdez's last recorded salary was $223,000, in 2002. His highest recorded salary was $223,000, in 2002, and his lowest was $150,000, in 1997. The Salary History table lists each season from 1997 to 2002.
- What position did Mario Valdez play?
- Mario Valdez played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mario Valdez and how much did he weigh?
- Mario Valdez was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 215 pounds.
- How many home runs did Mario Valdez hit each season?
- Mario Valdez's home runs by season: 1 in 1997, 0 in 2000, and 1 in 2001. His most in one season was 1, in 1997 and 2001.
- What was Mario Valdez's career batting average?
- Mario Valdez batted .238 over his career, with 43 hits in 181 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mario Valdez have?
- Mario Valdez drove in 21 runs in his career.
- Is Mario Valdez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mario Valdez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.