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37-Year-Old First Baseman – Free Agent
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2013 Fantasy Baseball Outlook
There was no outlook written for Javier Valentin in 2013. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
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Javier Valentin Contract Information:
Signed a minor league deal with the Mets in May 2009. Waived by the Mets in June 2009.
June 22, 2009 – Javier Valentin News
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The Mets have waived Valentin, according to the NY Post.
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| Year | Age | Lg | Tm | G | PA | AB | R | H | XBH | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | SH | SF | HBP | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 29 | MAJ | CIN | 76 | 254 | 221 | 36 | 62 | 25 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 37 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .281 | .362 | .520 | .883 |
| 2006 | 30 | MAJ | CIN | 92 | 201 | 186 | 24 | 50 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .269 | .313 | .441 | .754 |
| 2007 | 31 | MAJ | CIN | 97 | 265 | 243 | 19 | 67 | 23 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .276 | .328 | .387 | .715 |
| 2008 | 32 | MAJ | CIN | 94 | 144 | 129 | 10 | 33 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .256 | .326 | .411 | .737 |
| 2009 | 33 | AAA | BUF | 23 | 89 | 77 | 6 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .260 | .360 | .416 | .776 |
| Career (View All) | MAJ | 494 | 1232 | 1120 | 120 | 291 | 103 | 63 | 3 | 37 | 164 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 185 | 0 | 11 | 3 | .260 | .318 | .421 | .739 |
Age is determined on July 1st of each season. Jump To: ▼ Advanced Stats ▼ Batter vs. Pitcher Stats ▼ Games By Position
No No No| Year | Age | Lg | Tm | PA | AB | Walk Rate | Strikeout Rate | BB/K Ratio | Contact Rate | BABIP | Isolated Power |
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| 2005 | 29 | MAJ | CIN | 254 | 221 | 11.8% | 14.6% | 0.81 | 83% | .282 | .239 |
| 2006 | 30 | MAJ | CIN | 201 | 186 | 6.5% | 14.4% | 0.45 | 84% | .282 | .172 |
| 2007 | 31 | MAJ | CIN | 265 | 243 | 7.2% | 9.4% | 0.76 | 90% | .301 | .111 |
| 2008 | 32 | MAJ | CIN | 144 | 129 | 9.7% | 18.8% | 0.52 | 79% | .296 | .155 |
| 2009 | 33 | AAA | BUF | 89 | 77 | 13.5% | 12.4% | 1.09 | 86% | .270 | .156 |
| Career | MAJ | 1232 | 1120 | 8% | 15% | 0.53 | 83% | .283 | .161 |
Age is determined on July 1st of each season. Jump To: ▲ Basic Stats ▲ Split Stats ▼ Batter vs. Pitcher Stats ▲ Games By Position
No NoCareer Batter vs. Pitcher Stats (View All Matchup Data)
Best Matchups for Javier Valentin (by OPS, min 3 AB)
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | AVG | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Lewis | TEX | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 3.000 |
| Ryan Madson | ANA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .667 | 1.000 | 1.667 |
| Jamey Wright | TB | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | 1.333 | 1.667 |
| Tyler Yates | PIT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 1.000 | 1.500 |
| Jose Valverde | DET | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .400 | 1.000 | 1.400 |
| Jon Rauch | MIA | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .400 | 1.000 | 1.333 |
| Miguel Batista | TOR | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .667 | .667 | 1.333 |
| Tony Pena | ANA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .667 | .667 | 1.333 |
| Ricky Nolasco | MIA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .667 | .667 | 1.333 |
| Kip Wells | ANA | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .600 | .600 | 1.267 |
Worst Matchups for Javier Valentin (by OPS, min 3 AB)
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | AVG | SLG | OPS |
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| Jonathan Broxton | CIN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .250 |
| Oliver Perez | SEA | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .111 |
| Carlos Villanueva | CHI-N | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Chad Cordero | ANA | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Derek Lowe | TEX | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| A.J. Burnett | PIT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Edgar Gonzalez | HOU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Darren Oliver | TOR | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Paul Maholm | ATL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Kyle Lohse | MIL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Note: Stats are from 2002 through the 2012 season. Jump To: ▲ Basic Stats ▲ Split Stats ▲ Advanced Stats ▲ Games By Position
Javier Valentin: Past News Updates ( ▲ View most recent update )
6/16/2009
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3/9/2009
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2013
There was no outlook written for Javier Valentin.
2008
Once he got out from the pinch-hit role he was pigeon-holed into by former manager Jerry Narron, Valentin started hitting like he's capable of. With the offseason hiring of manager Dusty Baker, Valentin's role is once again unclear. Working against him is his reputation as a subpar defensive catcher.
2007
After a bit of a breakout 2005 season, Valentin's playing time got squeezed in the Reds' three-catcher arrangement last year. It could be a case of more of the same in 2007, with David Ross penciled in as the starter and Chad Moeller to be the defensive substitute. Valentin could find himself primarily in a pinch-hit role again, which is a bit of a waste of his bat.
2006
Part of a highly effective catching platoon for the Reds, Valentin pounded right-handers at a .301/.364/.557 clip in 2005. Valentin's full platoon role didn't fully develop until midseason, so look for him to get more at-bats in 2006.
2005
Valentin is borderline acceptable as a backup catcher. As a first baseman, as the Reds used him occasionally, he's Double-A material with the bat.
2003
Valentin was acquired by the Brewers this winter and will be given a chance to compete for the backup catcher spot this spring. He had a decent year at Triple-A Edmonton, showing a little power, albeit in a hitter-friendly park in a hitter-friendly league.
