Wilson Valdez
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004-2012)
Wilson Valdez was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2012 for 7 teams, including the Chicago White Sox, a span of 9 seasons. In 439 career games, he hit .236 with 270 hits, 6 home runs, and 107 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2004-09-07
- Last Game
- 2012-10-03
Full name: Wilson Antonio Valdez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 439 | 1,142 | 131 | 270 | 47 | 11 | 6 | 107 | 17 | 69 | 173 | .236 | .281 | .313 | .594 | -3,367 |
Career AVG .236 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.
Career OBP .281 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.
Career SLG .313 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.
Career OPS .594 vs. league average .742 across their career seasons — 19.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | CHA | AL | 19 | 43 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | .233 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | SEA | AL | 42 | 126 | 9 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 25 | .198 | .264 (-25%) | .330 (-29%) | .418 (-39%) | .749 (-35%) | -724.8 |
| 2005 | SDN | NL | 9 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .231 | — | — | — | — | -724.8 |
| 2007 | LAN | NL | 41 | 74 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 12 | .216 | .268 (-19%) | .335 (-22%) | .422 (-36%) | .758 (-30%) | -374.3 |
| 2009 | NYN | NL | 41 | 86 | 11 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 10 | .256 | .262 (-3%) | .332 (-2%) | .417 (-19%) | .750 (-12%) | -154.3 |
| 2010 | PHI | NL | 111 | 333 | 37 | 86 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 7 | 21 | 43 | .258 | .257 (avg) | .325 (-6%) | .402 (-11%) | .728 (-8%) | -461.8 |
| 2011 | PHI | NL | 99 | 273 | 39 | 68 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 3 | 18 | 41 | .249 | .255 (-2%) | .320 (-8%) | .399 (-15%) | .719 (-12%) | -550.1 |
| 2012 | CIN | NL | 77 | 194 | 15 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 36 | .206 | .254 (-19%) | .318 (-26%) | .405 (-44%) | .724 (-36%) | -1101.6 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 439 | 1,142 | 131 | 270 | 47 | 11 | 6 | 107 | 17 | 69 | 173 | .236 | — | — | — | — | -4,092 | ||
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (440 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 210 | 529 | 65 | 131 | 4 | 58 | .248 |
| Away | 229 | 613 | 66 | 139 | 2 | 49 | .227 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-03 | CIN | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-10-01 | CIN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-30 | CIN | PIT | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012-09-29 | CIN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-09-23 | CIN | LAD | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012-09-19 | CIN | CHC | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-09-18 | CIN | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-15 | CIN | MIA | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-09-14 | CIN | MIA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-12 | CIN | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-25 | PHI | CIN | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 127 | 84 | 174 | 242 | 4 | 51 |
| 3B | 55 | 33 | 23 | 67 | 5 | 7 |
| OF | 10 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 223 | 179 | 296 | 496 | 15 | 112 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | CHA | 2B | 5 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 | CHA | SS | 12 | 9 | 13 | 23 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 | SEA | SS | 42 | 39 | 66 | 111 | 5 | 22 |
| 2005 | SDN | SS | 8 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | LAN | 2B | 12 | 5 | 16 | 25 | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 | LAN | 3B | 9 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | LAN | OF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | LAN | SS | 12 | 6 | 7 | 26 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | NYN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | NYN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | NYN | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | NYN | SS | 32 | 23 | 41 | 69 | 1 | 16 |
| 2010 | PHI | 2B | 42 | 35 | 57 | 91 | 1 | 20 |
| 2010 | PHI | 3B | 7 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | PHI | SS | 59 | 50 | 83 | 148 | 2 | 35 |
| 2011 | PHI | 2B | 45 | 33 | 78 | 95 | 2 | 20 |
| 2011 | PHI | 3B | 24 | 21 | 13 | 33 | 3 | 4 |
| 2011 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | PHI | SS | 25 | 20 | 30 | 57 | 4 | 15 |
| 2012 | CIN | 2B | 22 | 8 | 14 | 27 | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 | CIN | 3B | 14 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 | CIN | OF | 5 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | CIN | SS | 33 | 27 | 47 | 54 | 1 | 15 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 127 |
| Third Base | 55 |
| Shortstop | 223 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 6 |
Salary History
Wilson Valdez's recorded salaries total $2,187,000 over 4 seasons, 2005 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Valdez's career ran from 2004 to 2012. No salary is recorded for 2004, 2009, and 2010.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CIN | NL | $930,000 |
| 2011 | PHI | NL | $560,000 |
| 2007 | LAN | NL | $381,000 |
| 2005 | SEA | AL | $316,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $2,187,000 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Wilson Valdez (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Wilson Valdez: the record in brief
Wilson Valdez's major league career runs from a debut on September 7, 2004 to a final game on October 3, 2012. By club, Valdez's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (2004), the Seattle Mariners (2005), the San Diego Padres (2005), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2007), the New York Mets (2009), the Philadelphia Phillies (2010 through 2011), and the Cincinnati Reds (2012). At 170 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame, Valdez is listed as a shortstop. The bio says Valdez threw and hit right-handed. The recorded birth is May 20, 1978, in Nizao, Peravia, D.R. Valdez's full given name, per the bio, is Wilson Antonio Valdez.
Valdez's career batting table shows 439 games, 1,142 at bats and 270 hits, a .236 average, along with 6 homers and 107 runs batted in. Valdez got on base at a .281 rate and slugged .313 (.594 OPS). Set against a .261 league average for the same years, Valdez's .236 average sits 9.5% below it. The OPS comparison is .594 to a league .742, 19.9% below average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wilson Valdez
- What years did Wilson Valdez play?
- Wilson Valdez played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2012.
- Was Wilson Valdez a pitcher?
- No. Wilson Valdez was a position player (Shortstop), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Wilson Valdez hit?
- Wilson Valdez hit 6 career home runs with 270 hits.
- What teams did Wilson Valdez play for?
- Wilson Valdez played for 7 teams: the Chicago White Sox (2004), the Seattle Mariners (2005), the San Diego Padres (2005), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2007), the New York Mets (2009), the Philadelphia Phillies (2010–2011), and the Cincinnati Reds (2012).
- What were Wilson Valdez's career stats?
- In 439 games, Wilson Valdez had 270 hits, 6 home runs, 107 RBI, 131 runs, and 17 stolen bases, with a .236 batting average.
- How much did Wilson Valdez earn in his career?
- Wilson Valdez's recorded salaries total $2,187,000 over 4 seasons, 2005 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Valdez's career ran from 2004 to 2012. No salary is recorded for 2004, 2009, and 2010.
- What was Wilson Valdez's salary?
- Wilson Valdez's last recorded salary was $930,000, in 2012. His highest recorded salary was $930,000, in 2012, and his lowest was $316,000, in 2005. The Salary History table lists each season from 2005 to 2012.
- What position did Wilson Valdez play?
- Wilson Valdez played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Wilson Valdez and how much did he weigh?
- Wilson Valdez was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Wilson Valdez hit each season?
- Wilson Valdez's home runs by season: 1 in 2004, 0 in 2005, 0 in 2007, 0 in 2009, 4 in 2010, 1 in 2011, and 0 in 2012. His most in one season was 4, in 2010.
- What was Wilson Valdez's career batting average?
- Wilson Valdez batted .236 over his career, with 270 hits in 1,142 at bats.
- How many RBI did Wilson Valdez have?
- Wilson Valdez drove in 107 runs in his career.
- What was Wilson Valdez's career ERA?
- Wilson Valdez finished with a 0.00 career ERA, going 1-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- Is Wilson Valdez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Wilson Valdez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.