Joe Valentine
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003-2005)
Joe Valentine was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2005 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 3 seasons. Across 42 career appearances, he went 2-4 with a 6.70 ERA and 39 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
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2003-08-24
- Last Game
- 2005-09-30
Full name: Joseph John 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | CIN | NL | 2 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 29.1 | 23 | 17 | 25 | 29 | 5.22 | 4.46 (-17%) | -837.0 |
| 2005 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.1 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8.16 | 4.29 (-90%) | -1369.6 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 2 | 4 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 45.2 | 46 | 34 | 37 | 39 | 6.70 | — | -2,207 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | CIN | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | CIN | NL | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | CIN | NL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 (84 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 22.1 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 6.45 |
| Away | 22 | 23.1 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 6.94 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-30 | CIN | STL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-26 | CIN | MIL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-09-21 | CIN | STL | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-09-07 | CIN | MIL | — | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-05-03 | CIN | STL | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-05-01 | CIN | MIL | — | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-04-30 | CIN | MIL | L | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-04-27 | CIN | CHC | — | 0.1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-04-24 | CIN | MIA | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-04-22 | CIN | MIA | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 42 |
Salary History
Joe Valentine's recorded salaries total $320,000 over 1 season, in 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Valentine's career ran from 2003 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2003 and 2004.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | CIN | NL | $320,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $320,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis Community College | Brewton | AL | 1998, 1999 |
Joe Valentine: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 24, 2003 and the final game on September 30, 2005, Joe Valentine built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the Cincinnati Reds, from 2003 through 2005. At 190 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame, Valentine is listed as a pitcher. Valentine both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Valentine was born on December 24, 1979, in Las Vegas, NV, USA. The given name on file is Joseph John Valentine.
The pitching table credits Valentine with a 2-4 record and a 6.70 ERA in 42 games. Valentine had 39 strikeouts. The league ERA over Valentine's seasons was 4.39, so the 6.70 figure ran 52.8% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 5.22 in 2004, when the league's was 4.46.
Every defensive appearance on record for Valentine, 42 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 3 putouts and 5 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Valentine
- What years did Joe Valentine play?
- Joe Valentine played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2005.
- Was Joe Valentine a pitcher?
- Yes. Joe Valentine pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 39 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Joe Valentine hit?
- Joe Valentine hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Joe Valentine play for?
- Joe Valentine played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (2003–2005).
- What were Joe Valentine's career stats?
- In 42 games, Joe Valentine went 2-4 with a 6.70 ERA, 39 strikeouts, 45.2 innings pitched, and 4 saves.
- How much did Joe Valentine earn in his career?
- Joe Valentine's recorded salaries total $320,000 over 1 season, in 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Valentine's career ran from 2003 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2003 and 2004.
- What was Joe Valentine's salary?
- Joe Valentine's recorded salary was $320,000 in 2005.
- What position did Joe Valentine play?
- Joe Valentine played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Valentine and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Valentine was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Joe Valentine's career ERA?
- Joe Valentine finished with a 6.70 career ERA, going 2-4 with 39 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Joe Valentine have?
- Joe Valentine recorded 39 career strikeouts.
- Is Joe Valentine in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Valentine has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.