Wilson Valdez
Born: 5/20/1978 in Nizao, Peravia, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2004-09-07 | Final Game: 2012-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Wilson Antonio Valdez
Biography
Wilson Valdez, born in 1978, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2004 to 2012. Known for his versatility and resilience, Valdez made a unique mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by both offensive explosions and the increasing specialization of pitchers. His tenure in the league included appearances for several teams, where he demonstrated an ability to adapt to various roles on the mound.
Throughout his career, Valdez achieved a record of 1-0 with an impressive ERA of 0.0, reflecting his skill in critical situations. Despite not recording any strikeouts or saves, his presence in the bullpen was invaluable, as he often stepped in during crucial moments of games, embodying the role of a reliable team player. Valdez’s contributions were a testament to the importance of depth in a pitching staff and the often underappreciated role of pitchers who may not always headline the box scores, but whose efforts were vital to their teams' successes.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 439 | 1142 | 131 | 270 | 47 | 11 | 6 | 107 | 17 | 69 | 173 | 0.236 | 0.281 | 0.313 | 0.594 | -3816.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | CHW | AL | 19 | 43 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0.233 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | SDP | NL | 9 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | SEA | AL | 42 | 126 | 9 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 0.198 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | LAD | NL | 41 | 74 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 0.216 | -402.7 |
| 2009 | NYN | NL | 41 | 86 | 11 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0.256 | -166.1 |
| 2010 | PHI | NL | 111 | 333 | 37 | 86 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 7 | 21 | 43 | 0.258 | -556.7 |
| 2011 | PHI | NL | 99 | 273 | 39 | 68 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 3 | 18 | 41 | 0.249 | -651.0 |
| 2012 | CIN | NL | 77 | 194 | 15 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 36 | 0.206 | -1258.7 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | NLDS2 | CIN | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2010 | NLDS1 | PHI | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 |
| 2010 | NLCS | PHI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
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 | SDN | SS | 8 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | SEA | SS | 42 | 39 | 66 | 111 | 5 | 22 |
| 2007 | LAN | 2B | 12 | 5 | 16 | 25 | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 | LAN | 3B | 9 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | LAN | SS | 12 | 6 | 7 | 26 | 0 | 4 |
| 2007 | LAN | OF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | NYN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | NYN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | NYN | SS | 32 | 23 | 41 | 69 | 1 | 16 |
| 2009 | NYN | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | PHI | 2B | 45 | 33 | 78 | 95 | 2 | 20 |
| 2011 | PHI | 3B | 24 | 21 | 13 | 33 | 3 | 4 |
| 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 | SS | 33 | 27 | 47 | 54 | 1 | 15 |
| 2012 | CIN | OF | 5 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 127 |
| Third Base | 55 |
| Shortstop | 223 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 6 |
Salary History
| 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 Career Earnings | $2,187,000 | ||