Chris Valaika

Born: 8/14/1985 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-08-24 | Final Game: 2014-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Christopher Andrew Valaika

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Biography

Chris Valaika, born in 1985, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2010 and 2014. Primarily serving as a position player, Valaika played in a total of 99 games during his career. He recorded 59 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 24 runs, finishing with a batting average of .238. Known for his versatility on the field, Valaika contributed as a reliable utility player, able to fill various roles as needed. Valaika's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was witnessing a shift toward more specialized roles and analytical approaches to player performance. Despite not being a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for, including the Cincinnati Reds and the Miami Marlins, reflected the depth and resilience often found in players who occupy vital supporting roles in the league. Valaika's single stolen base showcased his speed and awareness on the base paths, rounding out a career that, while brief, was marked by the grit and determination characteristic of many players seeking to establish themselves in a competitive era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
99	248	20	59	11	1	5	24	1	13	63	0.238	0.282	0.351	0.633	-408.3

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.633 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 11.6% 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
2010	CIN	NL	19	38	3	10	1	0	1	2	0	1	9	0.263	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	CIN	NL	14	25	3	7	1	1	0	0	0	2	3	0.280	—	—	—	—	0.0
2013	MIA	NL	22	64	4	14	5	0	1	9	0	3	16	0.219	.253 (-14%)	.317 (-18%)	.396 (-13%)	.714 (-15%)	-179.6
2014	CHC	NL	44	121	10	28	4	0	3	13	1	7	35	0.231	.251 (-8%)	.313 (-10%)	.386 (-12%)	.700 (-11%)	-228.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	18	14	107	14	3	15
2B	32	20	47	63	0	14
3B	17	14	12	32	1	4
SS	11	10	11	22	1	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2010	CIN	2B	13	6	19	24	0	7
2010	CIN	SS	1	0	0	2	0	1
2011	CIN	2B	1	1	3	1	0	0
2011	CIN	3B	4	4	4	13	0	2
2011	CIN	SS	2	2	1	2	0	1
2013	MIA	1B	3	1	8	2	1	2
2013	MIA	2B	6	5	8	11	0	3
2013	MIA	3B	5	4	0	3	1	0
2013	MIA	SS	6	6	5	13	1	3
2014	CHN	1B	15	13	99	12	2	13
2014	CHN	2B	12	8	17	27	0	4
2014	CHN	3B	8	6	8	16	0	2
2014	CHN	SS	2	2	5	5	0	3