Jose Valdivielso
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1955-1961)
Jose Valdivielso was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1961 for the Washington Senators and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 7 seasons. In 401 career games, he hit .219 with 213 hits, 9 home runs, and 85 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
- 6'1" / 175 lb
- Died
- 3/4/2025 in Mount Sinai, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1955-06-21
- Last Game
- 1961-09-30
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | 971 | 89 | 213 | 26 | 8 | 9 | 85 | 6 | 79 | 132 | .219 | .282 | .290 | .572 | -3,207 |
Career AVG .219 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.
Career OBP .282 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.
Career SLG .290 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.
Career OPS .572 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — 20.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | WS1 | AL | 94 | 294 | 32 | 65 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 28 | 1 | 21 | 38 | .221 | .258 (-14%) | .332 (-17%) | .393 (-20%) | .726 (-18%) | -921.9 |
| 1956 | WS1 | AL | 90 | 246 | 18 | 58 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 3 | 29 | 36 | .236 | .258 (-9%) | .331 (-4%) | .397 (-16%) | .728 (-11%) | -389.1 |
| 1959 | WS1 | AL | 24 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1960 | WS1 | AL | 117 | 268 | 23 | 57 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 20 | 36 | .213 | .255 (-17%) | .323 (-15%) | .387 (-36%) | .711 (-27%) | -1079.0 |
| 1961 | MIN | AL | 76 | 149 | 15 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 19 | .195 | .258 (-25%) | .328 (-29%) | .399 (-38%) | .727 (-34%) | -816.9 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 401 | 971 | 89 | 213 | 26 | 8 | 9 | 85 | 6 | 79 | 132 | .219 | — | — | — | — | -3,207 | ||
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 (401 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 197 | 462 | 42 | 106 | 5 | 50 | .229 |
| Away | 204 | 509 | 47 | 107 | 4 | 35 | .210 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961-09-30 | MIN | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961-09-29 | MIN | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961-09-28 | MIN | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-09-27 | MIN | CLE | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961-09-21 | MIN | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-09-19 | MIN | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-09-17 | MIN | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961-09-17 | MIN | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-09-15 | MIN | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-09-14 | MIN | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 15 | 5 | 16 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 3B | 15 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 363 | 303 | 544 | 982 | 72 | 219 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | WS1 | SS | 94 | 94 | 160 | 317 | 22 | 69 |
| 1956 | WS1 | SS | 90 | 78 | 144 | 266 | 23 | 58 |
| 1959 | WS1 | SS | 21 | 4 | 13 | 18 | 0 | 6 |
| 1960 | WS1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | WS1 | SS | 115 | 92 | 178 | 294 | 23 | 68 |
| 1961 | MIN | 2B | 15 | 5 | 16 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 1961 | MIN | 3B | 14 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | MIN | SS | 43 | 35 | 49 | 87 | 4 | 18 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 15 |
| Third Base | 15 |
| Shortstop | 363 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 24th | 1.0 | 336 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Jose Valdivielso
- What years did Jose Valdivielso play?
- Jose Valdivielso played in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1961.
- Was Jose Valdivielso a pitcher?
- No. Jose Valdivielso was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Jose Valdivielso hit?
- Jose Valdivielso hit 9 career home runs with 213 hits.
- What was Jose Valdivielso's career batting average?
- Jose Valdivielso batted .219 over his career, with 213 hits in 971 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jose Valdivielso have?
- Jose Valdivielso drove in 85 runs in his career.
- Is Jose Valdivielso in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jose Valdivielso has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.