Roy Valdes, baseball player, 1944-1944

Roy Valdes

Born: 2/23/1920 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

Died: 12/3/2005 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-05-03 | Final Game: 1944-05-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Rogelio Lazaro Valdes

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Biography

Roy Valdes was a professional baseball player born in 1920, known for his brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball. He played during a transformative time in the sport, as the early 1940s saw the impact of World War II on the player pool and the game itself. Valdes's career was characterized by his singular game played on May 3, 1944, which marked his entry into the annals of baseball history despite not recording any hits, runs, or RBIs. As a position player, Valdes's contributions to the game were limited to that one game, where he faced the challenges of competing at the highest level during a period when many stars were in military service. Although his statistical record reflects a fleeting moment in the sport, Valdes remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the numerous players who aspired to make their mark during an era of upheaval and change. His story is a reminder of the passion and dedication that countless athletes brought to the game, regardless of the length of their careers.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1944 WSN AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games