Ellis Valentine

Born: 7/30/1954 in Helena, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-09-03 | Final Game: 1985-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Ellis Clarence Valentine

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Biography

Ellis Valentine was a skilled position player whose career spanned from 1975 to 1985, leaving a notable mark in Major League Baseball. Born in 1954, Valentine played a total of 894 games, amassing 881 hits and demonstrating his power with 123 home runs. He recorded 474 RBIs and maintained a solid batting average of .278, showcasing his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. With 59 stolen bases, Valentine also displayed speed on the bases, adding another dimension to his game. Valentine earned recognition during his career, highlighted by his selection as an All-Star. His tenure coincided with a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition towards more power-hitting and an increased emphasis on speed. Known for his strong arm and athleticism, he played a critical role in the outfield for his teams, helping to elevate the level of play during an era that saw the game evolve in both strategy and player capabilities. His contributions to the sport remain appreciated by fans and historians alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
894	3166	380	881	169	15	123	474	59	180	462	0.278	0.315	0.458	0.773	4000.6

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .458 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — +19.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.773 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — +8.9% above 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
1975	WSN	NL	12	33	2	12	4	0	1	3	0	2	4	0.364	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	WSN	NL	94	305	36	85	15	2	7	39	14	30	51	0.279	.255 (+9%)	.320 (+6%)	.360 (+14%)	.681 (+10%)	512.5
1977	WSN	NL	127	508	63	149	28	2	25	76	13	30	58	0.293	.264 (+11%)	.329 (+1%)	.401 (+26%)	.730 (+14%)	1284.4
1978	WSN	NL	151	570	75	165	35	2	25	76	13	35	88	0.289	.257 (+12%)	.323 (+2%)	.378 (+29%)	.702 (+17%)	1654.8
1979	WSN	NL	146	548	73	151	29	3	21	82	11	22	74	0.276	.265 (+4%)	.329 (-8%)	.397 (+14%)	.727 (+4%)	237.4
1980	WSN	NL	86	311	40	98	22	2	13	67	5	25	44	0.315	.264 (+19%)	.326 (+13%)	.387 (+35%)	.714 (+25%)	1343.2
1981	WSN	NL	22	76	8	16	3	0	3	15	0	6	11	0.211	.255 (-18%)	.320 (-19%)	.368 (avg)	.688 (-9%)	-150.0
1981	NYN	NL	48	169	15	35	8	1	5	21	0	5	38	0.207	.255 (-19%)	.320 (-29%)	.368 (-4%)	.688 (-15%)	-150.0
1982	NYN	NL	111	337	33	97	14	1	8	48	1	5	38	0.288	.261 (+10%)	.324 (-9%)	.388 (+5%)	.712 (-2%)	-270.9
1983	LAA	AL	86	271	30	65	10	2	13	43	2	18	48	0.240	.260 (-8%)	.324 (-13%)	.389 (+12%)	.714 (+1%)	-89.5
1985	TEX	AL	11	38	5	8	1	0	2	4	0	2	8	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	856	804	1570	85	47	17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1975	MON	OF	11	8	12	1	2	1
1976	MON	OF	88	80	162	12	5	4
1977	MON	OF	126	125	232	9	7	1
1978	MON	OF	146	147	296	24	10	3
1979	MON	OF	144	144	281	10	5	2
1980	MON	OF	83	83	154	6	5	1
1981	MON	OF	21	21	32	2	0	0
1981	NYN	OF	47	43	83	6	4	0
1982	NYN	OF	98	79	159	10	3	4
1983	CAL	OF	85	69	152	5	6	1
1985	TEX	OF	7	5	7	0	0	0