Javier Valentin, baseball player, 1997-2008

Javier Valentin

Born: 9/19/1975 in Manati, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1997-09-13 | Final Game: 2008-09-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: Jose Javier Valentin

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Biography

Javier Valentin was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1997 to 2008. Born in 1975, Valentin made his Major League debut during a period characterized by a surge in offensive production and the increasing popularity of the home run. Over his career, he appeared in 631 games, accumulating 379 hits and 45 home runs. His ability to contribute offensively was reflected in his 210 RBIs, while he finished his career with a batting average of .251. Valentin was known for his versatility on the field, showcasing his skills as a reliable contributor to his teams. Despite not being a base-stealer, as indicated by his zero stolen bases throughout his career, he made a mark as an effective hitter during the late 1990s and early 2000s. His tenure in Major League Baseball coincided with a notable era of change in the sport, where power hitting often took center stage, and Valentin’s contributions were part of the larger narrative of the game during that time. He retired on September 28, 2008, leaving behind a legacy as a solid player in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
631 1507 154 379 82 5 45 210 0 131 257 0.251 0.310 0.402 0.712 -2016.0

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career SLG .402 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.712 vs. league average 0.758 across their career seasons — 6.1% 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
1997 MIN AL 4 7 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1998 MIN AL 55 162 11 32 7 1 3 18 0 11 30 0.198 .266 (-26%) .335 (-26%) .420 (-27%) .755 (-26%) -814.8
1999 MIN AL 78 218 22 54 12 1 5 28 0 22 39 0.248 .271 (-9%) .344 (-9%) .433 (-12%) .778 (-11%) -515.5
2002 MIN AL 4 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2003 TBR AL 49 135 13 30 7 1 3 15 0 5 31 0.222 .264 (-16%) .332 (-24%) .422 (-16%) .754 (-19%) -509.6
2004 CIN NL 82 202 18 47 10 1 6 20 0 17 36 0.233 .266 (-13%) .335 (-13%) .427 (-11%) .762 (-12%) -488.2
2005 CIN NL 76 221 36 62 11 0 14 50 0 30 37 0.281 .264 (+6%) .330 (+10%) .418 (+24%) .749 (+18%) 744.7
2006 CIN NL 92 186 24 50 6 1 8 27 0 13 29 0.269 .269 (avg) .336 (-7%) .431 (+2%) .768 (-2%) -103.9
2007 CIN NL 97 243 19 67 21 0 2 34 0 19 25 0.276 .268 (+3%) .335 (-2%) .422 (-8%) .758 (-6%) -286.1
2008 CIN NL 94 129 10 33 8 0 4 18 0 14 27 0.256 .263 (-3%) .333 (-2%) .416 (-1%) .749 (-2%) -42.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 23 15 138 5 0 18
3B 4 1 0 0 0 0
C 432 324 2203 163 21 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 MIN C 4 1 11 2 0 0
1998 MIN C 53 42 281 17 5 0
1999 MIN C 76 59 387 27 1 4
2002 MIN C 4 0 14 1 0 0
2003 TBA C 42 33 212 13 0 1
2004 CIN 1B 7 3 37 1 0 5
2004 CIN C 55 44 305 31 4 2
2005 CIN 1B 2 2 21 0 0 2
2005 CIN C 62 58 341 28 3 2
2006 CIN 1B 2 0 2 0 0 0
2006 CIN C 46 32 244 20 7 1
2007 CIN 1B 1 0 3 0 0 1
2007 CIN C 73 49 341 19 1 4
2008 CIN 1B 11 10 75 4 0 10
2008 CIN 3B 4 1 0 0 0 0
2008 CIN C 17 6 67 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 432
First Base 23
Third Base 4
Designated Hitter 9

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 CIN NL $1,250,000
2006 CIN NL $1,150,000
2005 CIN NL $450,000
2004 CIN NL $500,000
2003 TBA AL $305,000
1999 MIN AL $207,500
1998 MIN AL $170,000
Total Career Earnings $4,032,500