Pat Valaika

Born: 9/9/1992 in Valencia, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-09-06 | Final Game: 2021-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Patrick Ryne Valaika

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Biography

Pat Valaika was a professional baseball player born in 1992, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2021. Primarily recognized as a versatile position player, Valaika played in a total of 374 games throughout his career. He recorded 177 hits, including 30 home runs, and drove in 92 runs, achieving a career batting average of .221. Known for his adaptability on the field, Valaika showcased his skills in various infield positions, contributing to his teams with both defensive reliability and occasional offensive power. Valaika's career unfolded during a time when Major League Baseball was witnessing a shift towards increased offensive output and the emergence of analytics in team strategies. Although he had a modest batting average, he played a critical role as a depth player, capable of stepping in during key moments. His journey through the league reflected the experiences of many players navigating the competitive landscape of modern baseball, where versatility and situational awareness became essential attributes. After retiring from professional play on October 3, 2021, Valaika left behind a legacy that underscored the importance of depth and versatility in a successful ballclub.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
374	802	91	177	34	1	30	92	1	47	235	0.221	0.264	0.378	0.642	-2084.5

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OBP .264 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.642 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 13.3% 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
2016	COL	NL	13	19	3	5	1	0	1	2	0	0	8	0.263	—	—	—	—	0.0
2017	COL	NL	110	182	28	47	11	0	13	40	0	7	53	0.258	.254 (+1%)	.324 (-12%)	.425 (+25%)	.750 (+9%)	220.7
2018	COL	NL	68	122	8	19	5	0	2	5	0	9	30	0.156	.247 (-37%)	.318 (-33%)	.409 (-40%)	.727 (-37%)	-816.1
2019	COL	NL	40	79	11	15	5	1	1	4	0	7	34	0.190	.252 (-25%)	.322 (-21%)	.434 (-27%)	.757 (-24%)	-354.5
2020	BAL	AL	52	141	24	39	4	0	8	16	0	8	34	0.277	.244 (+13%)	.321 (-2%)	.417 (+14%)	.739 (+7%)	148.9
2021	BAL	AL	91	259	17	52	8	0	5	25	1	16	76	0.201	.243 (-18%)	.317 (-21%)	.410 (-30%)	.727 (-26%)	-1283.3

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1.3	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.27 across their career seasons — 100.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2021	BAL	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1.3	0	0	0	0	0.00	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2018	NLWC	COL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
2017	NLWC	COL	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	40	22	171	15	1	23
2B	128	92	188	223	1	53
3B	42	14	16	35	2	6
OF	12	5	15	0	0	0
P	2	0	0	0	0	0
SS	79	46	52	139	8	34

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2016	COL	2B	5	2	3	5	0	0
2016	COL	3B	6	0	1	1	1	0
2016	COL	SS	2	0	1	1	0	0
2017	COL	1B	5	1	10	2	0	4
2017	COL	2B	8	3	10	8	1	2
2017	COL	3B	19	5	10	15	1	3
2017	COL	OF	5	2	4	0	0	0
2017	COL	SS	22	16	13	47	1	10
2018	COL	1B	15	11	63	9	1	12
2018	COL	2B	17	10	30	31	0	11
2018	COL	3B	8	3	1	8	0	2
2018	COL	SS	7	1	3	9	0	4
2019	COL	1B	1	0	7	1	0	0
2019	COL	2B	13	11	22	32	0	11
2019	COL	3B	3	1	1	3	0	0
2019	COL	SS	7	3	4	12	1	3
2020	BAL	1B	13	8	63	1	0	6
2020	BAL	2B	13	8	14	26	0	5
2020	BAL	3B	4	4	2	6	0	0
2020	BAL	OF	4	3	8	0	0	0
2020	BAL	SS	24	15	13	38	5	8
2021	BAL	1B	6	2	28	2	0	1
2021	BAL	2B	72	58	109	121	0	24
2021	BAL	3B	2	1	1	2	0	1
2021	BAL	OF	3	0	3	0	0	0
2021	BAL	P	2	0	0	0	0	0
2021	BAL	SS	17	11	18	32	1	9