Fred Valentine

Born: 1/19/1935 in Clarksdale, MS, USA

Died: 12/26/2022 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-09-07 | Final Game: 1968-09-24

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Fred Lee Valentine

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Biography

Fred Valentine was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1950s through the 1960s. Born in 1935, Valentine played primarily as a position player throughout his career, which spanned from 1959 until his final game on September 24, 1968. Over the course of 533 games, he recorded 360 hits, including 36 home runs, and drove in 138 runs, while maintaining a batting average of .247. His speed on the basepaths was notable, as he successfully stole 47 bases during his time in the league. Valentine's playing style reflected the dynamic nature of baseball in the post-war era, a time when the game was evolving with an increased focus on power hitting and speed. He brought versatility to the field and contributed to several teams, showcasing his ability to adapt as baseball entered a new generation of talent. Though his career may not have placed him among the most celebrated players of his time, Valentine remains a significant figure in the history of the game, exemplifying the dedication and skill of players from that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
533	1458	180	360	56	10	36	138	47	156	228	0.247	0.330	0.373	0.703	1622.1

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career SLG .373 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.703 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — near 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
1959	BAL	AL	12	19	0	6	0	0	0	1	0	3	4	0.316	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	BAL	AL	26	41	5	11	1	0	0	1	0	8	5	0.268	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	WS2	AL	102	212	20	48	5	0	4	20	4	21	44	0.226	.250 (-10%)	.312 (-3%)	.377 (-19%)	.690 (-12%)	-379.9
1965	WS2	AL	12	29	6	7	0	0	0	1	3	4	5	0.241	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	WS2	AL	146	508	77	140	29	7	16	59	22	51	63	0.276	.248 (+11%)	.309 (+14%)	.376 (+21%)	.685 (+18%)	1761.8
1967	WS2	AL	151	457	52	107	16	1	11	44	17	56	76	0.234	.242 (-3%)	.306 (+8%)	.357 (-3%)	.663 (+2%)	390.9
1968	WS2	AL	37	101	11	24	2	0	3	7	1	6	11	0.238	.236 (avg)	.298 (-3%)	.340 (+2%)	.638 (avg)	-5.8
1968	BAL	AL	47	91	9	17	3	2	2	5	0	7	20	0.187	.236 (-21%)	.298 (-15%)	.340 (-3%)	.638 (-9%)	-5.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	2	14	1	1	1
OF	413	346	746	20	13	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1959	BAL	OF	8	6	7	1	1	0
1963	BAL	OF	10	8	15	0	0	0
1964	WS2	OF	57	46	86	2	2	1
1965	WS2	OF	11	7	23	0	0	0
1966	WS2	1B	2	2	14	1	1	1
1966	WS2	OF	138	127	290	6	6	2
1967	WS2	OF	136	111	258	7	3	0
1968	WS2	OF	27	24	34	2	0	1
1968	BAL	OF	26	17	33	2	1	1