Jesmuel Valentin

Born: 5/12/1994 in Manati, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2018-04-29 | Final Game: 2018-07-27

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jesmuel Jose Valentin

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Biography

Jesmuel Valentin, born in 1994, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from April 29, 2018, to July 27, 2018. A product of the Puerto Rican baseball scene, Valentin's career in the majors was brief, spanning just 46 games. During his time in the league, he recorded a total of 14 hits, including one home run, and drove in six runs, finishing with a batting average of .177. Despite not being a prolific offensive player, his journey to the major leagues highlighted the challenges faced by many young athletes in a competitive environment. Valentin's playing style was characterized by versatility, as he could adapt to various positions on the field. His tenure in MLB came during a period marked by significant changes in player development and scouting, which focused heavily on data analytics and specialized training. Although his time in the spotlight was short, Valentin's contributions to his teams and his experience in the league reflect the aspirations of many players who strive to make their mark in professional baseball. Following his retirement, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the dedication and effort of those who pursue a career in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
46	79	8	14	5	1	1	6	0	8	24	0.177	0.258	0.304	0.562	-327.8

Career AVG .177 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.

Career SLG .304 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.562 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 22.7% 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
2018	PHI	NL	46	79	8	14	5	1	1	6	0	8	24	0.177	.247 (-29%)	.318 (-19%)	.409 (-26%)	.727 (-23%)	-327.8

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	2	3	1	2	1	27.00	0

Career ERA 27.00 vs. league average 4.15 across their career seasons — 550.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2018	PHI	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	2	3	2	1	27.00	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	9	4	4	10	2	3
3B	11	4	7	11	0	2
OF	5	2	4	0	0	0
P	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	4	1	0	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2018	PHI	2B	9	4	4	10	2	3
2018	PHI	3B	11	4	7	11	0	2
2018	PHI	OF	5	2	4	0	0	0
2018	PHI	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
2018	PHI	SS	4	1	0	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
Second Base	9
Third Base	11
Shortstop	4
Left Field	3
Right Field	2