Raul Valdes, baseball player, 2010-2014

Raul Valdes

Born: 11/27/1977 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

MLB Debut: 2010-04-11 | Final Game: 2014-05-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

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Biography

Raul Valdes was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 2010 to 2014. Born in 1977, Valdes made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by a mix of traditional pitching styles and emerging analytics that began to influence the game. He played for several teams throughout his career, showcasing his abilities on the mound with a record of 7-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.13. Known for his versatility and competitive spirit, Valdes struck out 147 batters over the course of his career, contributing to his teams' pitching rotations. Valdes’ career included two saves, highlighting his capability not only as a starting pitcher but also in relief situations. His tenure in the league came during an era where pitchers were increasingly scrutinized for their performance metrics, and he adapted to the evolving strategies of the game. Valdes remains a notable figure in baseball history for his contributions on the field and the resilience he displayed throughout his professional journey.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 7 103 3 0 0 2 140.3 138 80 20 49 147 5.13 0

Career ERA 5.13 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 30.6% 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
2010 NYN NL 3 3 38 1 0 0 1 58.7 59 32 27 56 4.91 4.08 (-20%) -336.2
2011 STL NL 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 5.3 6 2 4 7 3.38 — -
2011 NYY AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 6.7 8 2 2 8 2.70 — -
2012 PHI NL 3 2 27 1 0 0 0 31.0 18 10 5 35 2.90 4.01 (+28%) 1120.0
2013 PHI NL 1 1 17 1 0 0 0 35.0 42 29 8 37 7.46 3.87 (-93%) -462.9
2014 HOU AL 0 0 8 0 0 0 1 3.7 5 5 3 4 12.27 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
103 13 1 5 2 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.385 0.385 0.538 0.923 0.0

Career AVG .385 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +51.2% above league average.

Career OBP .385 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +20.5% above league average.

Career SLG .538 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — +35.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.923 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — +28.7% above 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
2010 NYN NL 38 10 1 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.400 — — — — 0.0
2011 STL NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 NYY AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 PHI NL 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 PHI NL 17 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2014 HOU AL 8 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 103 3 6 18 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 NYN P 38 1 3 8 0 0
2011 SLN P 7 0 1 1 0 0
2011 NYA P 6 0 0 1 0 0
2012 PHI P 27 1 1 1 0 0
2013 PHI P 17 1 1 7 0 1
2014 HOU P 8 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 103

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2013 PHI NL $505,000
Total Career Earnings $505,000