Eric Valent
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2005)
Eric Valent was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2005 for the Philadelphia Phillies, the Cincinnati Reds, and the New York Mets, a span of 5 seasons. In 205 career games, he hit .234 with 95 hits, 13 home runs, and 37 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 208.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 191 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-06-08
- Last Game
- 2005-05-27
Full name: Eric Christian Valent
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205 | 406 | 50 | 95 | 20 | 2 | 13 | 37 | 0 | 41 | 101 | .234 | .307 | .389 | .696 | 208 |
Career AVG .234 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.
Career OBP .307 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.
Career SLG .389 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.
Career OPS .696 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons — 7.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | PHI | NL | 22 | 41 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 11 | .098 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | PHI | NL | 7 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | CIN | NL | 18 | 42 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | NYN | NL | 130 | 270 | 39 | 72 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 34 | 0 | 28 | 61 | .267 | .266 (avg) | .335 (avg) | .427 (+13%) | .762 (+7%) | 376.8 |
| 2005 | NYN | NL | 28 | 43 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 17 | .186 | — | — | — | — | -169.1 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 205 | 406 | 50 | 95 | 20 | 2 | 13 | 37 | 0 | 41 | 101 | .234 | — | — | — | — | 208 | ||
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 (205 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 100 | 173 | 23 | 36 | 5 | 16 | .208 |
| Away | 105 | 233 | 27 | 59 | 8 | 21 | .253 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-05-27 | NYN | MIA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-05-26 | NYN | MIA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005-05-25 | NYN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-05-23 | NYN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-05-22 | NYN | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005-05-21 | NYN | NYY | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-05-20 | NYN | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-05-18 | NYN | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-05-15 | NYN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-05-11 | NYN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 28 |
| Left Field | 41 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 33 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NYN | NL | $332,000 |
| 2004 | NYN | NL | $302,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $634,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 1996, 1997, 1998 |
Eric Valent: the record in brief
According to the bio, Eric Valent debuted on June 8, 2001 and played a final game on May 27, 2005. By club, Valent's seasons break down as the Philadelphia Phillies (2001 through 2002), the Cincinnati Reds (2003), and the New York Mets (2004 through 2005). Valent is listed as an outfielder at 6-foot-0 and 191 pounds. Valent threw and hit left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is April 4, 1977, in La Mirada, CA, USA. Eric Valent was the playing name; the full given name is Eric Christian.
Valent's career batting table shows 205 games, 406 at bats and 95 hits, a .234 average; the totals also include 13 home runs and 37 RBI. The on-base percentage is .307 and the slugging percentage .389, for an OPS of .696. Measured against the leagues Valent played in, the .234 career average compares with a .264 league average over the same seasons, 11.4% below the league. The OPS comparison is .696 to a league .755, 7.8% below average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eric Valent
- What years did Eric Valent play?
- Eric Valent played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2005.
- Was Eric Valent a pitcher?
- No. Eric Valent was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Eric Valent hit?
- Eric Valent hit 13 career home runs with 95 hits.
- What was Eric Valent's career batting average?
- Eric Valent batted .234 over his career, with 95 hits in 406 at bats.
- How many RBI did Eric Valent have?
- Eric Valent drove in 37 runs in his career.
- Is Eric Valent in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eric Valent has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.