Wladimir Balentien, baseball player, 2007-2009

Wladimir Balentien

Born: 7/2/1984 in Willemstad, Curaçao

MLB Debut: 2007-09-04 | Final Game: 2009-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Wladimir Ramon Balentien

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Biography

Wladimir Balentien was a professional baseball player born in 1984, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2007 to 2009. Primarily known as a position player, Balentien appeared in a total of 170 games during his career. He recorded 113 hits, including 15 home runs, and drove in 52 runs, finishing with a batting average of .221. While his time in the big leagues was relatively brief, Balentien showcased his power potential and ability to impact games offensively. Balentien's career unfolded during a period marked by significant changes in baseball, including the ongoing discussions surrounding player performance and the nature of power hitting. Although he had limited opportunities to fully establish himself in the major leagues, he later found success in international play, particularly in Japan, where he became known for his impressive home run totals and consistent offensive contributions. His journey through the MLB and subsequent success abroad highlights the diverse paths that players can take in their careers, underscoring the global nature of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
170 511 54 113 31 1 15 52 2 44 149 0.221 0.281 0.374 0.655 -1428.3

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career SLG .374 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.655 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2007 SEA AL 3 3 1 2 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 0.667 — — — — 0.0
2008 SEA AL 71 243 23 49 13 0 7 24 0 16 79 0.202 .263 (-24%) .333 (-25%) .416 (-18%) .749 (-21%) -1007.6
2009 SEA AL 56 155 18 33 10 0 4 13 1 13 43 0.213 .262 (-19%) .332 (-19%) .417 (-15%) .750 (-17%) -512.7
2009 CIN NL 40 110 12 29 7 1 3 11 1 15 27 0.264 .262 (avg) .332 (+6%) .417 (+2%) .750 (+4%) -512.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 154 127 304 12 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 SEA OF 3 0 0 0 0 0
2008 SEA OF 68 62 149 6 2 0
2009 SEA OF 47 37 88 5 1 0
2009 CIN OF 36 28 67 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 67
Center Field 29
Right Field 59
Designated Hitter 6

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 CIN NL $416,000
2009 SEA AL $405,000
Total Career Earnings $821,000