Merkin Valdez
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004-2011)
Merkin Valdez was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2011 for the San Francisco Giants, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Texas Rangers, a span of 8 seasons. Across 74 career appearances, he went 3-1 with a 5.57 ERA and 59 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 235 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2004-08-01
- Last Game
- 2011-09-25
Full name: Merkin R. Valdez
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SFN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 27.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SFN | NL | 1 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 1.69 | 4.32 (+61%) | 127.1 |
| 2009 | SFN | NL | 2 | 1 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.1 | 57 | 31 | 28 | 38 | 5.66 | 4.32 (-31%) | -314.6 |
| 2010 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 20.25 | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6.23 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 3 | 1 | 74 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72.2 | 84 | 45 | 42 | 59 | 5.57 | — | -187 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SFN | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SFN | NL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | SFN | NL | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | TOR | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | TEX | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (148 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 38 | 37.2 | 46 | 24 | 19 | 29 | 5.73 |
| Away | 36 | 35.0 | 38 | 21 | 23 | 30 | 5.40 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-25 | TEX | SEA | — | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011-09-14 | TEX | CLE | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011-09-05 | TEX | TBR | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011-09-03 | TEX | BOS | — | 0.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-02 | TEX | BOS | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010-04-25 | TOR | TBR | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-04-14 | TOR | CHW | — | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-26 | SFG | CHC | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-22 | SFG | AZ | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-19 | SFG | LAD | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 74 |
Salary History
Merkin Valdez's recorded salaries total $1,200,500 over 3 seasons, 2008 to 2010. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Valdez's career ran from 2004 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2004 and 2011.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | TOR | AL | $409,500 |
| 2009 | SFN | NL | $401,000 |
| 2008 | SFN | NL | $390,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,200,500 | ||
Merkin Valdez: the record in brief
Merkin Valdez played a first major league game on August 1, 2004 and a last one on September 25, 2011. Valdez played for the San Francisco Giants (2004 to 2009), the Toronto Blue Jays (2010), and the Texas Rangers (2011). Born on November 5, 1981, in San Cristobal, San Cristóbal, D.R., Valdez is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6'3" and 235 pounds. The bio lists the given name Merkin R.
Across 74 games (1 starts), Valdez recorded 3 wins against 1 loss with a 5.57 ERA. The totals include 59 strikeouts. Against a 4.23 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.57 mark was 31.9% worse. In 2009, one of the busiest seasons, Valdez posted a 5.66 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.32.
Recorded salaries add up to $1,200,500, topping out at $409,500 in 2010. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Valdez's career ran from 2004 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2004 and 2011. Valdez's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 148 games from Retrosheet.
The position breakdown shows 74 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 2 putouts and 6 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Merkin Valdez
- What years did Merkin Valdez play?
- Merkin Valdez played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2011.
- Was Merkin Valdez a pitcher?
- Yes. Merkin Valdez pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 59 strikeouts.
- What teams did Merkin Valdez play for?
- Merkin Valdez played for 3 teams: the San Francisco Giants (2004, 2008–2009), the Toronto Blue Jays (2010), and the Texas Rangers (2011).
- What were Merkin Valdez's career stats?
- In 74 games, Merkin Valdez went 3-1 with a 5.57 ERA, 59 strikeouts, and 72.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Merkin Valdez earn in his career?
- Merkin Valdez's recorded salaries total $1,200,500 over 3 seasons, 2008 to 2010. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Valdez's career ran from 2004 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2004 and 2011.
- What was Merkin Valdez's salary?
- Merkin Valdez's last recorded salary was $409,500, in 2010. His highest recorded salary was $409,500, in 2010, and his lowest was $390,000, in 2008. The Salary History table lists each season from 2008 to 2010.
- What position did Merkin Valdez play?
- Merkin Valdez played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Merkin Valdez and how much did he weigh?
- Merkin Valdez was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 235 pounds.
- What was Merkin Valdez's career ERA?
- Merkin Valdez finished with a 5.57 career ERA, going 3-1 with 59 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Merkin Valdez have?
- Merkin Valdez recorded 59 career strikeouts.
- Is Merkin Valdez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Merkin Valdez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.