Carlos Valderrama

Born: 11/30/1977 in Bachaquero, Zulia, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2003-06-21 | Final Game: 2003-06-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Carlos Alberto Valderrama

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Biography

Carlos Valderrama was a professional baseball player born in 1977, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned from June 21 to June 29, 2003. Valderrama played primarily as a position player, showcasing his skills in a total of 7 games. During this time, he recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of .143. Known for his speed on the bases, he also successfully stole 1 base, reflecting his potential as a dynamic player in the game. Though Valderrama's major league tenure was short-lived, he is remembered for his contributions to the teams he played for and his embodiment of the spirit of determination and resilience that characterizes many players from the early 2000s. His career, although not marked by significant statistical achievements, reflects the journey of many athletes striving to make their mark in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	3	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 57.0% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 66.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 62.1% 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
2003	SFG	NL	7	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	3	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	5	1	6	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2003	SFN	OF	5	1	6	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	4
Center Field	2
Designated Hitter	1