Corky Valentine

Born: 1/4/1929 in Troy, OH, USA

Died: 1/21/2005 in Roswell, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-17 | Final Game: 1955-05-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 203 lbs

Full name: Harold Lewis Valentine

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Biography

Corky Valentine, born in 1929, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid-1950s. He played for a brief period from 1954 to 1955, showcasing his skills on the mound during a time when the league was transitioning into the modern era of baseball. Valentine finished his career with a record of 14 wins and 12 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.81, and recorded 87 strikeouts alongside a single save. Valentine's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and a strong focus on his craft, which was reflective of the era's emphasis on pitching prowess. Although his time in the majors was short-lived, his contributions to the teams he played for during this transitional period remain part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. Following his retirement, Valentine left behind a legacy that reminds fans of the changing dynamics within the game during the post-war years, as baseball began to evolve into the sport beloved by millions today.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
14	12	46	33	7	3	1	221.0	240	118	29	76	87	4.81	0

Career ERA 4.81 vs. league average 3.95 across their career seasons — 21.7% 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
1954	CIN	NL	12	11	36	28	7	3	1	194.3	211	96	60	73	4.45	3.90 (-14%)	-1736.3
1955	CIN	NL	2	1	10	5	0	0	0	26.7	29	22	16	14	7.42	4.00 (-86%)	-1119.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
46	72	6	9	3	0	0	3	0	1	29	0.125	0.137	0.167	0.304	-603.6

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 51.9% below league average.

Career OBP .137 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 58.8% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 57.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.304 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 58.1% 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
1954	CIN	NL	36	65	6	9	3	0	0	3	0	1	25	0.138	.261 (-47%)	.333 (-55%)	.390 (-53%)	.723 (-54%)	-603.6
1955	CIN	NL	10	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	46	33	11	34	2	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1954	CIN	P	36	28	9	25	1	6
1955	CIN	P	10	5	2	9	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	46