Breyvic Valera
Born: 1/8/1992 in Montalban, Carabobo, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2017-09-05 | Final Game: 2021-09-30
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Breyvic Jose Valera
Biography
Breyvic Valera, born in 1992, was a versatile position player whose Major League Baseball career spanned from 2017 to 2021. He made his debut on September 5, 2017, and played a total of 93 games in the big leagues. Valera was known for his contact hitting and ability to play multiple infield positions, which provided his teams with valuable flexibility. Over the course of his career, he recorded 49 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 29 runs, finishing with a batting average of .236. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases.
Valera's career unfolded during a time of significant change in baseball, as teams increasingly valued versatility in player roles and emphasized on-base skills. While he may not have achieved super-stardom, his contributions in various capacities demonstrated the importance of depth in a team's roster. After concluding his playing career on September 30, 2021, Valera left behind a legacy as a reliable role player who exemplified the grit and determination necessary to thrive in the competitive environment of Major League Baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 208 | 25 | 49 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 2 | 20 | 32 | 0.236 | 0.302 | 0.322 | 0.624 | -123.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | STL | NL | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | BAL | AL | 12 | 35 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | LAD | NL | 20 | 29 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.172 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | NYY | AL | 12 | 32 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0.219 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | TOR | AL | 5 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | TOR | AL | 39 | 87 | 10 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 0.253 | -123.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 43 | 28 | 50 | 63 | 3 | 16 |
| 3B | 25 | 19 | 14 | 30 | 0 | 3 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | SLN | 2B | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | BAL | 2B | 11 | 10 | 17 | 20 | 3 | 7 |
| 2018 | BAL | SS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | LAN | 2B | 5 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | LAN | 3B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | LAN | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | NYA | 2B | 12 | 9 | 7 | 28 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | TOR | 2B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | TOR | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | TOR | SS | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | TOR | 2B | 10 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | TOR | 3B | 21 | 17 | 11 | 26 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 43 |
| Third Base | 25 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |