Eric Valent, baseball player, 2001-2005

Eric Valent

Born: 4/4/1977 in La Mirada, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-06-08 | Final Game: 2005-05-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 191 lbs

Full name: Eric Christian Valent

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Biography

Eric Valent, born in 1977, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 2001 to 2005. Primarily serving as a position player, Valent played in a total of 205 games over his five-year tenure in Major League Baseball. He made his debut during a time when the league was experiencing an offensive renaissance, characterized by high home run totals and a focus on power hitting. Throughout his career, Valent recorded 95 hits, contributing to a batting average of .234. He hit 13 home runs and drove in 37 runs, showcasing his ability to provide timely offense, although he did not register any stolen bases. Valent's playing style was marked by his versatility and determination, traits that kept him relevant during his time in the league. Though his career was relatively short, his contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the rich tapestry of early 2000s baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
205 406 50 95 20 2 13 37 0 41 101 0.234 0.307 0.389 0.696 199.0

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career SLG .389 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.696 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 7.8% 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
2001 PHI NL 22 41 3 4 2 0 0 1 0 4 11 0.098 — — — — 0.0
2002 PHI NL 7 10 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2003 CIN NL 18 42 3 9 0 0 0 1 0 2 9 0.214 — — — — 0.0
2004 NYN NL 130 270 39 72 15 2 13 34 0 28 61 0.267 .266 (avg) .335 (avg) .427 (+13%) .762 (+7%) 376.8
2005 NYN NL 28 43 4 8 3 0 0 1 0 7 17 0.186 — — — — -177.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 28 23 205 21 2 23
OF 76 54 120 4 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 PHI OF 8 6 20 2 0 0
2002 PHI 1B 1 0 3 0 1 2
2002 PHI OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
2003 CIN OF 8 8 20 1 0 0
2004 NYN 1B 27 23 202 21 1 21
2004 NYN OF 46 32 59 1 0 0
2005 NYN OF 12 8 21 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 28
Left Field 41
Center Field 2
Right Field 33
Designated Hitter 4

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 NYN NL $332,000
2004 NYN NL $302,500
Total Career Earnings $634,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 1996, 1997, 1998