Danny Valencia
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2010-2018)
Danny Valencia was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2018 for 7 teams, including the Minnesota Twins, a span of 9 seasons. In 865 career games, he hit .268 with 795 hits, 96 home runs, and 397 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,114.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2010-06-03
- Last Game
- 2018-08-08
Full name: Daniel Paul Valencia
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 865 | 2,963 | 360 | 795 | 154 | 12 | 96 | 397 | 11 | 217 | 651 | .268 | .317 | .426 | .742 | 1,114 |
Career AVG .268 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.
Career OBP .317 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .426 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .742 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | MIN | AL | 85 | 299 | 30 | 93 | 18 | 1 | 7 | 40 | 2 | 20 | 46 | .311 | .257 (+21%) | .325 (+8%) | .402 (+11%) | .728 (+10%) | 497.0 |
| 2011 | MIN | AL | 154 | 564 | 63 | 139 | 28 | 2 | 15 | 72 | 2 | 40 | 102 | .246 | .255 (-3%) | .320 (-8%) | .399 (-4%) | .719 (-6%) | -600.4 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | 34 | 126 | 13 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 32 | .198 | .254 (-22%) | .318 (-33%) | .405 (-24%) | .724 (-28%) | -621.5 |
| 2012 | BOS | AL | 10 | 28 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .143 | — | — | — | — | -621.5 |
| 2013 | BAL | AL | 52 | 161 | 20 | 49 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 23 | 0 | 8 | 33 | .304 | .253 (+20%) | .317 (+6%) | .396 (+39%) | .714 (+24%) | 594.2 |
| 2014 | KCA | AL | 36 | 110 | 8 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 27 | .282 | .251 (+12%) | .313 (+4%) | .386 (-1%) | .700 (+1%) | 28.2 |
| 2014 | TOR | AL | 50 | 154 | 12 | 37 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 35 | .240 | .251 (-4%) | .313 (-13%) | .386 (-6%) | .700 (-9%) | 28.2 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | 58 | 162 | 26 | 48 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 29 | 2 | 9 | 40 | .296 | .254 (+16%) | .316 (+5%) | .404 (+25%) | .721 (+16%) | 409.1 |
| 2015 | OAK | AL | 47 | 183 | 33 | 52 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 37 | 0 | 20 | 40 | .284 | .254 (+12%) | .316 (+12%) | .404 (+31%) | .721 (+23%) | 409.1 |
| 2016 | OAK | AL | 130 | 471 | 72 | 135 | 22 | 1 | 17 | 51 | 1 | 41 | 115 | .287 | .255 (+12%) | .321 (+8%) | .417 (+7%) | .738 (+7%) | 729.2 |
| 2017 | SEA | AL | 130 | 450 | 54 | 115 | 19 | 3 | 15 | 66 | 2 | 40 | 122 | .256 | .254 (avg) | .324 (-3%) | .425 (-3%) | .750 (-3%) | -312.9 |
| 2018 | BAL | AL | 79 | 255 | 28 | 67 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 28 | 1 | 22 | 53 | .263 | .247 (+6%) | .318 (-1%) | .409 (avg) | .727 (-1%) | -55.5 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 865 | 2,963 | 360 | 795 | 154 | 12 | 96 | 397 | 11 | 217 | 651 | .268 | — | — | — | — | 483 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (866 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 429 | 1441 | 172 | 419 | 43 | 196 | .291 |
| Away | 436 | 1522 | 188 | 376 | 53 | 201 | .247 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-08 | BAL | TBR | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018-08-05 | BAL | TEX | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-08-04 | BAL | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-08-02 | BAL | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-08-01 | BAL | NYY | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-07-28 | BAL | TBR | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-07-27 | BAL | TBR | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-07-26 | BAL | TBR | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-07-24 | BAL | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-07-22 | BAL | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-02 | BAL | TEX | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 163 | 134 | 1123 | 80 | 13 | 109 |
| 2B | 9 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 507 | 486 | 286 | 939 | 52 | 80 |
| OF | 104 | 87 | 159 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | MIN | 3B | 81 | 80 | 46 | 171 | 6 | 14 |
| 2011 | MIN | 3B | 147 | 146 | 73 | 260 | 18 | 20 |
| 2012 | MIN | 3B | 34 | 33 | 21 | 73 | 4 | 9 |
| 2012 | BOS | 3B | 10 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | BAL | 3B | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | KCA | 2B | 6 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | KCA | 3B | 26 | 25 | 11 | 46 | 2 | 5 |
| 2014 | TOR | 1B | 20 | 6 | 71 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 | TOR | 3B | 40 | 32 | 24 | 67 | 2 | 5 |
| 2015 | TOR | 1B | 5 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | TOR | 2B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | TOR | 3B | 10 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | TOR | OF | 37 | 28 | 48 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | OAK | 3B | 45 | 45 | 30 | 93 | 3 | 9 |
| 2016 | OAK | 1B | 18 | 15 | 134 | 9 | 1 | 8 |
| 2016 | OAK | 3B | 68 | 67 | 41 | 122 | 13 | 9 |
| 2016 | OAK | OF | 38 | 37 | 67 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | SEA | 1B | 118 | 111 | 897 | 64 | 11 | 98 |
| 2017 | SEA | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | SEA | OF | 10 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | BAL | 1B | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | BAL | 3B | 39 | 38 | 25 | 77 | 4 | 6 |
| 2018 | BAL | OF | 19 | 17 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | BAL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 163 |
| Second Base | 9 |
| Third Base | 507 |
| Left Field | 33 |
| Right Field | 71 |
| Designated Hitter | 74 |
Salary History
Danny Valencia's recorded salaries total $6,842,500 over 5 seasons, 2011 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Valencia's career ran from 2010 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2010 and 2013.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | OAK | AL | $3,150,000 |
| 2015 | OAK | AL | $1,675,000 |
| 2014 | KCA | AL | $1,065,000 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | $515,000 |
| 2011 | MIN | AL | $437,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $6,842,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | Coral Gables | FL | 2005, 2006 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro | NC | 2004 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 3rd | 12.0 | 140 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Danny Valencia (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Danny Valencia: the record in brief
June 3, 2010 and August 8, 2018 bracket Danny Valencia's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the Minnesota Twins (2010 to 2012), the Boston Red Sox (2012), the Baltimore Orioles (2013 through 2018), the Kansas City Royals (2014), the Toronto Blue Jays (2014 through 2015), the Oakland Athletics (2015 to 2016), and the Seattle Mariners (2017). Valencia played primarily as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on September 19, 1984, in Miami, FL, USA and a listed size of 210 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The given name on file is Daniel Paul Valencia.
The batting record for Valencia: 865 games, 795 hits in 2,963 at bats, and a .268 average, adding 96 home runs and 397 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .317 and .426 give Valencia a career OPS of .742.
Frequently Asked Questions about Danny Valencia
- What years did Danny Valencia play?
- Danny Valencia played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2018.
- Was Danny Valencia a pitcher?
- No. Danny Valencia was a position player (Third Baseman), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Danny Valencia hit?
- Danny Valencia hit 96 career home runs with 795 hits.
- What teams did Danny Valencia play for?
- Danny Valencia played for 7 teams: the Minnesota Twins (2010–2012), the Boston Red Sox (2012), the Baltimore Orioles (2013, 2018), the Kansas City Royals (2014), the Toronto Blue Jays (2014–2015), the Oakland Athletics (2015–2016), and the Seattle Mariners (2017).
- What were Danny Valencia's career stats?
- In 865 games, Danny Valencia had 795 hits, 96 home runs, 397 RBI, 360 runs, and 11 stolen bases, with a .268 batting average.
- How much did Danny Valencia earn in his career?
- Danny Valencia's recorded salaries total $6,842,500 over 5 seasons, 2011 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Valencia's career ran from 2010 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2010 and 2013.
- What was Danny Valencia's salary?
- Danny Valencia's last recorded salary was $3,150,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $3,150,000, in 2016, and his lowest was $437,500, in 2011. The Salary History table lists each season from 2011 to 2016.
- What position did Danny Valencia play?
- Danny Valencia played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Danny Valencia and how much did he weigh?
- Danny Valencia was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 210 pounds.
- How many home runs did Danny Valencia hit each season?
- Danny Valencia's home runs by season: 7 in 2010, 15 in 2011, 3 in 2012, 8 in 2013, 4 in 2014, 18 in 2015, 17 in 2016, 15 in 2017, and 9 in 2018. His most in one season was 18, in 2015.
- What was Danny Valencia's career batting average?
- Danny Valencia batted .268 over his career, with 795 hits in 2,963 at bats.
- How many RBI did Danny Valencia have?
- Danny Valencia drove in 397 runs in his career.
- What was Danny Valencia's career ERA?
- Danny Valencia finished with a 0.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 1 strikeouts.
- Is Danny Valencia in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Danny Valencia has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.