Jordany Valdespin

Born: 12/23/1987 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2012-04-23 | Final Game: 2015-07-10

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Jordany V. Valdespin

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Biography

Jordany Valdespin was a professional baseball player born in 1987, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2015. Valdespin made his debut with the New York Mets and showcased his versatility on the field, appearing in 214 games throughout his career. Known for his speed, he recorded 15 stolen bases and contributed a total of 92 hits, including 15 home runs and 52 RBIs. With a batting average of .216, Valdespin's offensive performance reflected the challenges many players faced during the transition of the game in the early 2010s, as teams began to focus on power hitting and strategic baserunning. Valdespin's playing style was characterized by his energetic presence and ability to create opportunities on the base paths, making him a valuable asset in a bench role. Despite the ups and downs of his performance, he remained a notable figure during a period marked by significant changes in player development and team dynamics. His career, while relatively brief, contributed to the evolving narrative of major league baseball during the era. Valdespin's journey through the league served as an example of the challenges faced by players seeking to establish themselves in an increasingly competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
214	426	52	92	14	3	15	52	15	27	89	0.216	0.271	0.369	0.639	-771.6

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career OBP .271 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career SLG .369 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.639 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 10.6% 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
2012	NYN	NL	94	191	28	46	9	1	8	26	10	10	44	0.241	.254 (-5%)	.318 (-10%)	.405 (+5%)	.724 (-2%)	-108.7
2013	NYN	NL	66	133	16	25	3	1	4	16	4	8	28	0.188	.253 (-26%)	.317 (-21%)	.396 (-20%)	.714 (-21%)	-491.3
2014	MIA	NL	52	98	8	21	2	1	3	10	1	9	16	0.214	.251 (-15%)	.313 (-11%)	.386 (-10%)	.700 (-10%)	-171.6
2015	MIA	NL	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	45	29	61	88	4	21
OF	76	49	110	2	1	0
SS	5	1	3	5	3	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2012	NYN	2B	16	5	19	19	0	9
2012	NYN	OF	39	26	60	1	0	0
2012	NYN	SS	4	1	3	5	3	2
2013	NYN	2B	12	8	14	24	1	4
2013	NYN	OF	25	17	34	1	1	0
2013	NYN	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
2014	MIA	2B	17	16	28	45	3	8
2014	MIA	OF	11	5	15	0	0	0
2015	MIA	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0