Luis Valbuena

Born: 11/30/1985 in Caja Seca, Zulia, Venezuela

Died: 12/6/2018 in La Morita, Yaracuy, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2008-09-02 | Final Game: 2018-08-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Luis Adan Valbuena

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Biography

Luis Valbuena was a professional baseball player born in 1985, who had a career spanning from 2008 to 2018. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in 1,011 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Valbuena was known for his power-hitting ability, finishing his career with 114 home runs and 367 RBIs. His batting average stood at .226, reflecting the challenges he faced at the plate during his tenure. Valbuena also contributed to his teams with 11 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and versatility on the field. Valbuena played in an era characterized by a mix of traditional baseball values and a growing emphasis on power hitting. He was a valuable asset to several teams, including the Seattle Mariners, Chicago Cubs, and Houston Astros, where he demonstrated resilience and the ability to perform in clutch situations. His career, while marked by ups and downs, highlighted the importance of adaptability and perseverance in the competitive environment of Major League Baseball. Valbuena's legacy includes not just his contributions on the field, but also his impact as a leader and teammate in the clubhouse, remembered fondly by fans and players alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1011	3148	377	710	169	9	114	367	11	374	788	0.226	0.310	0.394	0.703	-1484.5

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .394 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.703 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — near 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
2008	SEA	AL	18	49	6	12	5	0	0	1	0	4	11	0.245	—	—	—	—	-94.3
2009	CLE	AL	103	368	52	92	25	3	10	31	2	26	83	0.250	.262 (-5%)	.332 (-10%)	.417 (avg)	.750 (-5%)	-465.0
2010	CLE	AL	91	275	22	53	12	0	2	24	1	28	61	0.193	.257 (-25%)	.325 (-16%)	.402 (-36%)	.728 (-27%)	-1361.9
2011	CLE	AL	17	43	4	9	0	0	1	1	1	1	9	0.209	—	—	—	—	0.0
2012	CHC	NL	90	265	26	58	20	0	4	28	0	36	55	0.219	.254 (-14%)	.318 (-3%)	.405 (-16%)	.724 (-10%)	-462.8
2013	CHC	NL	108	331	34	72	15	1	12	37	1	53	63	0.218	.253 (-14%)	.317 (+4%)	.396 (-5%)	.714 (-1%)	85.6
2014	CHC	NL	149	478	68	119	33	4	16	51	1	65	113	0.249	.251 (-1%)	.313 (+9%)	.386 (+13%)	.700 (+11%)	1106.1
2015	HOU	AL	132	434	62	97	18	0	25	56	1	50	106	0.224	.254 (-12%)	.316 (-2%)	.404 (+8%)	.721 (+4%)	340.7
2016	HOU	AL	90	292	38	76	17	1	13	40	1	44	81	0.260	.255 (+2%)	.321 (+11%)	.417 (+10%)	.738 (+10%)	652.6
2017	LAA	AL	117	347	42	69	15	0	22	65	0	48	106	0.199	.254 (-22%)	.324 (-9%)	.425 (+1%)	.750 (-3%)	-284.1
2018	LAA	AL	96	266	23	53	9	0	9	33	3	19	100	0.199	.247 (-20%)	.318 (-20%)	.409 (-18%)	.727 (-19%)	-1001.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
6	17	2	3	0	0	1	2	4	8	0.176

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2015	ALDS1	HOU	5	13	2	2	0	0	1	2	4	6	0.154
2015	ALWC	HOU	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	126	94	743	53	4	73
2B	210	189	368	585	10	150
3B	606	536	344	985	49	104
OF	4	1	2	0	0	0
SS	35	26	46	91	9	12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2008	SEA	2B	16	15	21	41	0	11
2008	SEA	SS	1	0	1	1	0	1
2009	CLE	2B	77	75	162	228	6	64
2009	CLE	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
2009	CLE	SS	28	22	37	73	5	6
2010	CLE	2B	71	66	127	232	4	59
2010	CLE	3B	9	6	3	12	2	0
2010	CLE	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2010	CLE	SS	5	4	8	17	4	5
2011	CLE	2B	11	9	19	24	0	7
2011	CLE	OF	2	1	2	0	0	0
2011	CLE	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
2012	CHN	2B	5	2	2	4	0	1
2012	CHN	3B	82	72	45	137	7	18
2013	CHN	2B	6	5	13	13	0	4
2013	CHN	3B	94	85	56	150	7	13
2013	CHN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2014	CHN	2B	21	17	24	41	0	4
2014	CHN	3B	124	105	78	202	9	17
2015	HOU	1B	31	27	205	13	1	12
2015	HOU	2B	1	0	0	2	0	0
2015	HOU	3B	99	93	54	168	6	20
2016	HOU	1B	8	7	61	6	0	4
2016	HOU	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2016	HOU	3B	81	77	54	143	6	17
2017	LAA	1B	48	40	316	24	0	33
2017	LAA	3B	59	53	33	92	7	8
2018	LAA	1B	39	20	161	10	3	24
2018	LAA	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2018	LAA	3B	57	45	21	80	5	11