Corky Valentine
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1954-1955)
Corky Valentine was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1955 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 2 seasons. Across 46 career appearances, he went 14-12 with a 4.81 ERA and 87 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 203 lb
- Died
- 1/21/2005 in Roswell, GA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1954-04-17
- Last Game
- 1955-05-29
Full name: Harold Lewis Valentine
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | CIN | NL | 12 | 11 | 36 | 28 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 194.1 | 211 | 96 | 60 | 73 | 4.45 | 3.90 (-14%) | -1666.2 |
| 1955 | CIN | NL | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.2 | 29 | 22 | 16 | 14 | 7.42 | 4.00 (-86%) | -1113.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 14 | 12 | 46 | 33 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 221.0 | 240 | 118 | 76 | 87 | 4.81 | — | -2,779 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 72 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 29 | .125 | .137 | .167 | .304 | -564 |
Career AVG .125 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 51.9% below league average.
Career OBP .137 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 58.8% below league average.
Career SLG .167 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 57.5% below league average.
Career OPS .304 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons — 58.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | CIN | NL | 36 | 65 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 25 | .138 | .261 (-47%) | .333 (-55%) | .390 (-53%) | .723 (-54%) | -564.1 |
| 1955 | CIN | NL | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 46 | 72 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 29 | .125 | — | — | — | — | -564 | ||
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 (92 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 25 | 37 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .081 |
| Away | 21 | 35 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .171 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 25 | 118.0 | 108 | 49 | 31 | 55 | 3.74 |
| Away | 21 | 103.0 | 132 | 69 | 45 | 32 | 6.03 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955-05-29 | CIN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-05-27 | CIN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-05-22 | CIN | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-05-20 | CIN | STL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1955-05-08 | CIN | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-05-07 | CIN | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-05-03 | CIN | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-04-27 | CIN | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1955-04-19 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-04-14 | CIN | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955-05-29 | CIN | STL | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1955-05-27 | CIN | STL | — | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-05-22 | CIN | STL | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-05-20 | CIN | STL | — | 4.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1955-05-08 | CIN | CHC | W | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1955-05-07 | CIN | CHC | — | 0.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1955-05-03 | CIN | PHI | — | 0.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1955-04-27 | CIN | BRO | L | 3.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955-04-19 | CIN | STL | — | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1955-04-14 | CIN | CHC | — | 7.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 46 |
Corky Valentine: the record in brief
According to the bio, Corky Valentine debuted on April 17, 1954 and played a final game on May 29, 1955. All of the seasons listed were played for the Cincinnati Redlegs. Valentine played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on January 4, 1929, in Troy, OH, USA and a listed size of 6 feet, 1 inch and 203 pounds. Valentine's death is recorded on January 21, 2005, in Roswell, GA, USA. The bio lists the given name Harold Lewis.
Across 46 games (33 starts), Valentine recorded 14 wins against 12 losses with a 4.81 ERA. The totals include 87 strikeouts. The league ERA over Valentine's seasons was 3.95, so the 4.81 figure ran 21.7% worse than average. Valentine won 12 games in 1954, the most of any season listed. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.45 in 1954, when the league's was 3.90.
Every defensive appearance on record for Valentine, 46 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Valentine's fielding totals are 11 putouts, 34 assists and 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Corky Valentine
- What years did Corky Valentine play?
- Corky Valentine played in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1955.
- Was Corky Valentine a pitcher?
- Yes. Corky Valentine pitched in the major leagues, recording 14 wins and 87 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Corky Valentine hit?
- Corky Valentine hit 0 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What teams did Corky Valentine play for?
- Corky Valentine played for one team, the Cincinnati Redlegs (1954–1955).
- What were Corky Valentine's career stats?
- In 46 games, Corky Valentine went 14-12 with a 4.81 ERA, 87 strikeouts, 221.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Corky Valentine play?
- Corky Valentine played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Corky Valentine and how much did he weigh?
- Corky Valentine was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 203 pounds.
- What was Corky Valentine's career ERA?
- Corky Valentine finished with a 4.81 career ERA, going 14-12 with 87 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Corky Valentine have?
- Corky Valentine recorded 87 career strikeouts.
- Is Corky Valentine in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Corky Valentine has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.