Julio Valdez, baseball player, 1980-1983

Julio Valdez

Born: 6/3/1956 in San Cristobal, San Cristóbal, D.R.

Died: 7/24/2022 in Nizao, Bani, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1980-09-02 | Final Game: 1983-04-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Julio Julian Castillo Valdez

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Biography

Julio Valdez was a professional baseball player born in 1956 who played in the Major Leagues from 1980 until 1983. As a position player, he had a brief but noteworthy career spanning parts of four seasons. Valdez appeared in 65 games, where he recorded 18 hits, including one home run, and drove in eight runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .207. His speed on the bases was evident in his ability to steal three bases during his time in the league. Valdez's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the growing impact of free agency and the increasing globalization of the game. His contributions, while modest in terms of statistics, reflected the competitive spirit and determination of players who carved out their roles in the major leagues during the early 1980s. Valdez's journey through the sport serves as a reminder of the diverse paths players take to reach the pinnacle of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
65 87 11 18 2 0 1 8 3 1 18 0.207 0.231 0.264 0.495 0.0

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career SLG .264 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.495 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 30.2% 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
1980 BOS AL 8 19 4 5 1 0 1 4 2 0 5 0.263 — — — — 0.0
1981 BOS AL 17 23 1 5 0 0 0 3 0 0 2 0.217 — — — — 0.0
1982 BOS AL 28 20 3 5 1 0 0 1 1 0 7 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1983 BOS AL 12 25 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.120 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 9 8 16 15 2 3
SS 49 10 45 81 6 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 BOS SS 8 5 17 26 3 10
1981 BOS SS 17 4 12 30 2 3
1982 BOS SS 22 1 16 24 1 5
1983 BOS 2B 9 8 16 15 2 3
1983 BOS SS 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 9
Shortstop 49
Designated Hitter 4