Pedro Valdes, baseball player, 1996-2000

Pedro Valdes

Born: 6/29/1973 in Fajardo, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1996-05-15 | Final Game: 2000-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Pedro Jose Valdes

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Biography

Pedro Valdes was a professional baseball player born in 1973, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1996 until 2000. He made his debut on May 15, 1996, and concluded his career on October 1, 2000. Over the span of his career, Valdes appeared in 53 games and recorded 21 hits, which included one home run and eight runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .247. He was known for his solid defensive skills and versatility on the field, contributing to various teams during his time in the league. Valdes played during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by players pushing the boundaries of offensive statistics and the evolving dynamics of team strategies. While he may not have reached the statistical heights that defined some of his contemporaries, Valdes's contributions were valuable in supporting his teams and showcasing the depth of talent in the league. His journey through the majors highlighted the competitive nature of baseball in the late 1990s, a time when players were increasingly focused on power hitting and offensive production. Though his career was relatively brief, Valdes remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
53 85 7 21 7 1 1 8 0 8 15 0.247 0.312 0.388 0.700 -4.6

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career SLG .388 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.700 vs. league average 0.768 across their career seasons — 8.9% 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
1996 CHC NL 9 8 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 5 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1998 CHC NL 14 23 1 5 1 1 0 2 0 1 3 0.217 — — — — 0.0
2000 TEX AL 30 54 4 15 5 0 1 5 0 6 7 0.278 .270 (+3%) .344 (+1%) .437 (-3%) .782 (-1%) -4.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 23 14 28 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 CHN OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
1998 CHN OF 7 5 10 0 0 0
2000 TEX OF 14 9 17 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 7
Right Field 16
Designated Hitter 4

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 CHN NL $170,000
Total Career Earnings $170,000