Jose Valdivielso

Born: 5/22/1934 in Matanzas, Matanzas, Cuba

Died: 3/4/2025 in Mount Sinai, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-06-21 | Final Game: 1961-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

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Biography

Jose Valdivielso was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1961. Born in 1934, Valdivielso played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 401 games throughout his career. He showcased a versatile skill set, contributing to his teams with a combination of speed and defensive capabilities. Valdivielso recorded 213 hits, including 9 home runs, and drove in 85 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .219. His ability to steal bases was also notable, as he recorded 6 stolen bases during his time in the league. Valdivielso's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball history, marked by the evolution of the game and the transition from the post-war era into a more competitive landscape. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, his role as a reliable utility player helped shape the teams he played for. Valdivielso's contributions on the field and his perseverance in the face of the challenges of professional sports during the late 1950s and early 1960s remain 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
401	971	89	213	26	8	9	85	6	79	132	0.219	0.282	0.290	0.572	-3804.8

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career SLG .290 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.572 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 20.8% 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
1955	WSN	AL	94	294	32	65	12	5	2	28	1	21	38	0.221	.258 (-14%)	.332 (-17%)	.393 (-20%)	.726 (-18%)	-1090.7
1956	WSN	AL	90	246	18	58	8	2	4	29	3	29	36	0.236	.258 (-9%)	.331 (-4%)	.397 (-16%)	.728 (-11%)	-457.3
1959	WSN	AL	24	14	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	WSN	AL	117	268	23	57	1	1	2	19	1	20	36	0.213	.255 (-17%)	.323 (-15%)	.387 (-36%)	.711 (-27%)	-1324.9
1961	MIN	AL	76	149	15	29	5	0	1	9	1	8	19	0.195	.258 (-25%)	.328 (-29%)	.399 (-38%)	.727 (-34%)	-931.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	15	5	16	18	1	2
3B	15	1	3	2	1	0
SS	363	303	544	982	72	219

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1955	WS1	SS	94	94	160	317	22	69
1956	WS1	SS	90	78	144	266	23	58
1959	WS1	SS	21	4	13	18	0	6
1960	WS1	3B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1960	WS1	SS	115	92	178	294	23	68
1961	MIN	2B	15	5	16	18	1	2
1961	MIN	3B	14	1	2	2	1	0
1961	MIN	SS	43	35	49	87	4	18