Marc Valdes, baseball player, 1995-2001

Marc Valdes

Born: 12/20/1971 in Dayton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-08-28 | Final Game: 2001-06-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Marc Christopher Valdes

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Biography

Marc Valdes, born in 1971, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1995 to 2001. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Valdes played primarily in the Major Leagues, making significant contributions to his teams during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 12-15, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.95. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he recorded 135 strikeouts, alongside achieving four saves. Valdes's career unfolded during an era characterized by both offensive prowess and evolving pitching strategies. He faced a league increasingly dominated by powerful hitters, yet he managed to carve out a role for himself as a reliable option for several clubs. His performances reflected the challenges and expectations of pitchers during this dynamic period in baseball history, contributing to the overall narrative of the game during his time. After his last appearance on June 22, 2001, Valdes's impact remained a testament to the dedication and skill required to compete at the highest level of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 15 144 22 0 0 4 250.7 281 138 21 118 135 4.95 0

Career ERA 4.95 vs. league average 4.51 across their career seasons — 9.8% worse 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
1995 MIA NL 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 7.0 17 11 9 2 14.14 — -
1996 MIA NL 1 3 11 8 0 0 0 48.7 63 26 23 13 4.81 4.61 (-4%) -
1997 WSN NL 4 4 48 7 0 0 2 95.0 84 33 39 54 3.13 4.39 (+29%) -
1998 WSN NL 1 3 20 4 0 0 0 36.3 41 30 21 28 7.43 4.43 (-68%) -
2000 HOU NL 5 5 53 0 0 0 2 56.7 69 32 25 35 5.08 4.77 (-7%) 851.6
2001 ATL NL 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 7.0 7 6 1 3 7.71 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
144 43 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 2 15 0.093 0.152 0.093 0.245 0.0

Career AVG .093 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 65.2% below league average.

Career OBP .152 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 55.0% below league average.

Career SLG .093 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 78.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.245 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 67.9% 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
1995 MIA NL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1996 MIA NL 11 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1997 WSN NL 48 19 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 9 0.105 — — — — 0.0
1998 WSN NL 20 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.400 — — — — 0.0
2000 HOU NL 53 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 ATL NL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 144 22 25 28 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 FLO P 3 3 0 0 0 0
1996 FLO P 11 8 6 3 0 0
1997 MON P 48 7 9 10 1 1
1998 MON P 20 4 3 6 0 0
2000 HOU P 53 0 6 9 0 2
2001 ATL P 9 0 1 0 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 144

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 ATL NL $375,000
1998 MON NL $225,000
1997 MON NL $152,500
1996 FLO NL $118,000
1995 FLO NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $979,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Florida Gainesville FL 1991, 1992, 1993