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'''Jordany V. Valdespin''' (born December 23, 1987) is a [[People of the Dominican Republic|Dominican]] [[professional baseball]] player for the [[Lexington Legends]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]]. He has played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[New York Mets]] and [[Miami Marlins]]. He was suspended for 50 games during the 2013 [[Biogenesis baseball scandal]].
'''Jordany V. Valdespin''' (born December 23, 1987) is a [[People of the Dominican Republic|Dominican]] former [[professional baseball]] [[second baseman]] and [[outfielder]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[New York Mets]] and [[Miami Marlins]]. He was suspended for 50 games during the 2013 [[Biogenesis baseball scandal]].


==Professional career==
==Professional career==


===New York Mets===
===New York Mets===
Valdespin began his professional career in 2007, playing for the [[DSL Mets]].<ref name="Mets Stats">{{cite web|title=Jordany Valdespin|url=http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=518170#sectionType=career&statType=1&season=2012&gameType=%27R%27&level=%27ALL%27|publisher=Mets.com|access-date=8 May 2012}}</ref> That year, he hit .245 with one home run and 16 RBIs in 43 games. In 2008, he played for the [[GCL Mets]], hitting .284 with three home runs and 22 RBIs in 34 games.<ref name="Mets Stats"/> He split 2009 between the DSL Mets, GCL Mets, [[Brooklyn Cyclones]] and [[Savannah Sand Gnats]], hitting a combined .298 with four home runs, 28 RBIs and 13 stolen bases in 67 games.<ref name="Mets Stats"/> He split 2010 between the [[St. Lucie Mets]] and [[Binghamton Mets]], hitting a combined .272 with six home runs, 41 RBIs and 17 stolen bases in 93 games.<ref name="Mets Stats"/> In 2011, Valdespin hit .294 with 17 home runs, 60 RBIs and 37 stolen bases in the Mets minor league system.<ref name="Mets Stats" />
Valdespin began his professional career in 2007, playing for the [[DSL Mets]].<ref name="Mets Stats">{{cite web|title=Jordany Valdespin|url=http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=518170#sectionType=career&statType=1&season=2012&gameType=%27R%27&level=%27ALL%27|publisher=Mets.com|access-date=8 May 2012|archive-date=9 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120509052159/http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=518170#sectionType=career&statType=1&season=2012&gameType=%27R%27&level=%27ALL%27|url-status=dead}}</ref> That year, he hit .245 with one home run and 16 RBIs in 43 games. In 2008, he played for the [[GCL Mets]], hitting .284 with three home runs and 22 RBIs in 34 games.<ref name="Mets Stats"/> He split 2009 between the DSL Mets, GCL Mets, [[Brooklyn Cyclones]] and [[Savannah Sand Gnats]], hitting a combined .298 with four home runs, 28 RBIs and 13 stolen bases in 67 games.<ref name="Mets Stats"/> He split 2010 between the [[St. Lucie Mets]] and [[Binghamton Mets]], hitting a combined .272 with six home runs, 41 RBIs and 17 stolen bases in 93 games.<ref name="Mets Stats"/> In 2011, Valdespin hit .294 with 17 home runs, 60 RBIs and 37 stolen bases in the Mets minor league system.<ref name="Mets Stats" />
[[File:Jordany Valdespin on June 11, 2011.jpg|thumbnail|left|Jordany Valdespin with the Binghamton Mets in 2011]]
[[File:Jordany Valdespin on June 11, 2011.jpg|thumbnail|left|Jordany Valdespin with the Binghamton Mets in 2011]]


====2012 season====
====2012 season====
On April 23, 2012 Valdespin was called up for the second game in a doubleheader versus the [[San Francisco Giants]]. In his debut Valdespin pinch hit for [[Manny Acosta]] in the eighth inning. Valdespin started his first major league game on April 27, playing left field and batting eighth against the [[Miami Marlins]]. While pinch hitting on May 7, Valdespin collected his first major league hit, home run and RBI on a three-run home run against [[Jonathan Papelbon]] of the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] to break a tie in the ninth inning.<ref>{{cite web|title=Valdespin shocks Pap as Mets rally past Phils|url=http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_07_nynmlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=nym|publisher=Mets.com|access-date=8 May 2012|date=May 7, 2012|first=Anthony|last=DiComo|work=MLB.com}}</ref> That same hit made Valdespin the first player to ever record his first hit as a home run off a player who has 200 or more career saves. On July 24, he broke a Mets franchise record by hitting his fifth pinch-hit home run of the season, off of [[Ryan Mattheus]] of the [[Washington Nationals]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Valdespin sets Mets record for pinch-hit homers|url=http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120724&content_id=35463396&notebook_id=35463412&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym|work=MLB.com|access-date=25 July 2012}}</ref> On August 26 Valdespin was optioned to Triple-A but was recalled on September 4.
On April 23, 2012 Valdespin was called up for the second game in a doubleheader versus the [[San Francisco Giants]]. In his debut Valdespin pinch hit for [[Manny Acosta]] in the eighth inning. Valdespin started his first major league game on April 27, playing left field and batting eighth against the [[Miami Marlins]]. While pinch hitting on May 7, Valdespin collected his first major league hit, home run and RBI on a three-run home run against [[Jonathan Papelbon]] of the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] to break a tie in the ninth inning.<ref>{{cite web|title=Valdespin shocks Pap as Mets rally past Phils|url=http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_07_nynmlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=nym|publisher=Mets.com|access-date=8 May 2012|date=May 7, 2012|first=Anthony|last=DiComo|work=MLB.com|archive-date=10 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510195624/http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_07_nynmlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=nym|url-status=dead}}</ref> That same hit made Valdespin the first player to ever record his first hit as a home run off a player who has 200 or more career saves. On July 24, he broke a Mets franchise record by hitting his fifth pinch-hit home run of the season, off of [[Ryan Mattheus]] of the [[Washington Nationals]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Valdespin sets Mets record for pinch-hit homers|url=http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120724&content_id=35463396&notebook_id=35463412&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym|work=MLB.com|access-date=25 July 2012|archive-date=1 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201234609/http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120724&content_id=35463396&notebook_id=35463412&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym|url-status=dead}}</ref> On August 26 Valdespin was optioned to Triple-A but was recalled on September 4.


====2013 season====
====2013 season====
Valdespin made the Opening Day roster for the New York Mets and was set to platoon in [[Baseball field#outfield|center field]] with [[Collin Cowgill]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Montgomery|first=Will|title=Mets acquire Cowgill; still a hazy outfield situation in Flushing|url=http://blogs.hudsonvalley.com/fullcount/2012/12/18/mets-acquire-cowgill-for-of/|work=HudsonValley.com blogs|publisher=Dow Jones Local Media Group|access-date=12 August 2013|date=18 December 2012}}</ref> On April 24, 2013, Valdespin hit a walk off grand slam, the first Met to do so since [[Kevin McReynolds]] hit one on June 25, 1991 against the [[Montreal Expos]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Chen|first=Albert|title=Valdespin completes Mets' comeback with walk-off grand slam|url=http://mlb.si.com/2013/04/25/valdespin-completes-mets-comeback-with-walk-off-grand-slam/|work=The Strike Zone - SI.com|publisher=Time|access-date=12 August 2013|date=25 April 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130628023423/http://mlb.si.com/2013/04/25/valdespin-completes-mets-comeback-with-walk-off-grand-slam/|archive-date=28 June 2013}}</ref>
Valdespin made the Opening Day roster for the New York Mets and was set to platoon in [[Baseball field#outfield|center field]] with [[Collin Cowgill]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Montgomery|first=Will|title=Mets acquire Cowgill; still a hazy outfield situation in Flushing|url=http://blogs.hudsonvalley.com/fullcount/2012/12/18/mets-acquire-cowgill-for-of/|work=HudsonValley.com blogs|publisher=Dow Jones Local Media Group|access-date=12 August 2013|date=18 December 2012}}</ref> On April 24, 2013, Valdespin hit a walk off grand slam, the first Met to do so since [[Kevin McReynolds]] hit one on June 25, 1991 against the [[Montreal Expos]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Chen|first=Albert|title=Valdespin completes Mets' comeback with walk-off grand slam|url=http://mlb.si.com/2013/04/25/valdespin-completes-mets-comeback-with-walk-off-grand-slam/|work=The Strike Zone - SI.com|publisher=Time|access-date=12 August 2013|date=25 April 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130628023423/http://mlb.si.com/2013/04/25/valdespin-completes-mets-comeback-with-walk-off-grand-slam/|archive-date=28 June 2013}}</ref>


On July 15, 2013, Valdespin was sent down to the AAA [[Las Vegas 51s]] after hitting only .188 that season, leading to a confrontation with manager [[Terry Collins]] in which Valdespin referred to his skipper as a cocksucker before demanding to be placed on the disabled list. This followed several incidents of showboating, most recently on May 11 and 12 when he hit celebrated a home run while down four runs in one game, then was hit by a pitch during a pinch hit appearance the next day in retaliation.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://nypost.com/2013/07/15/mets-jordany-valdespin-rips-manager-terry-collins-after-demotion/ |title=Mets' Jordany Valdespin rips manager Terry Collins after demotion |author=Mike Puma |date=July 15, 2013 |publisher=[[New York Post]] |access-date=July 30, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Price |first=Bill |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/collins-don-care-fans-article-1.1344086 |title=Mets manager Terry Collins loses it over Jordany Valdespin mess, and Zack Wheeler will visit doctor |publisher=NY Daily News |date=2013-05-14 |access-date=2014-07-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazinavenue.com/2013/7/14/4523784/mets-jordany-valdespin-terry-collins-cocksucker |title=Mets' Jordany Valdespin reportedly called manager Terry Collins a cocksucker, demanded to be placed on disabled list - Amazin' Avenue |publisher=Amazinavenue.com |date= |access-date=2014-07-30}}</ref>
On July 15, 2013, Valdespin was sent down to the AAA [[Las Vegas 51s]] after hitting only .188 that season, leading to a confrontation with manager [[Terry Collins]] in which Valdespin referred to his skipper as a cocksucker before demanding to be placed on the disabled list. This followed several incidents of showboating, most recently on May 11 and 12 when he hit celebrated a home run while down four runs in one game, then was hit by a pitch during a pinch hit appearance the next day in retaliation.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://nypost.com/2013/07/15/mets-jordany-valdespin-rips-manager-terry-collins-after-demotion/ |title=Mets' Jordany Valdespin rips manager Terry Collins after demotion |author=Mike Puma |date=July 15, 2013 |publisher=[[New York Post]] |access-date=July 30, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Price |first=Bill |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/collins-don-care-fans-article-1.1344086 |title=Mets manager Terry Collins loses it over Jordany Valdespin mess, and Zack Wheeler will visit doctor |publisher=NY Daily News |date=2013-05-14 |access-date=2014-07-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazinavenue.com/2013/7/14/4523784/mets-jordany-valdespin-terry-collins-cocksucker |title=Mets' Jordany Valdespin reportedly called manager Terry Collins a cocksucker, demanded to be placed on disabled list - Amazin' Avenue |publisher=Amazinavenue.com |date= 14 July 2013|access-date=2014-07-30}}</ref>


On August 5, 2013, Valdespin was suspended for 50 games from baseball for using performance-enhancing drugs obtained from Biogenesis.<ref>{{cite news|last=Castillo|first=Jorge|title=Jordany Valdespin, Cesar Puello among 12 players to accept suspensions for Biogenesis connections|url=http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2013/08/jordany_valdespin_and_cesar_puello_accept_50-game_suspensions_biogenesis_connections_according_to_re.html|access-date=12 August 2013|newspaper=[[Star-Ledger]]|date=5 August 2013|location=New Jersey}}</ref> Valdespin was reinstated on September 25, 2013, and assigned to Triple-A.<ref>{{cite news|last=Dicomo|first=Anthony|title=Mets reinstate Valdespin, return him to triple-A|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130924&content_id=61609364&notebook_id=61609138&c_id=nym|date=25 September 2013}}</ref> After the season, Valdespin was non-tendered by the Mets, making him a free agent.
On August 5, 2013, Valdespin was suspended for 50 games from baseball for using performance-enhancing drugs obtained from Biogenesis.<ref>{{cite news|last=Castillo|first=Jorge|title=Jordany Valdespin, Cesar Puello among 12 players to accept suspensions for Biogenesis connections|url=http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2013/08/jordany_valdespin_and_cesar_puello_accept_50-game_suspensions_biogenesis_connections_according_to_re.html|access-date=12 August 2013|newspaper=[[Star-Ledger]]|date=5 August 2013|location=New Jersey}}</ref> Valdespin was reinstated on September 25, 2013, and assigned to Triple-A.<ref>{{cite news|last=Dicomo|first=Anthony|title=Mets reinstate Valdespin, return him to triple-A|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130924&content_id=61609364&notebook_id=61609138&c_id=nym|date=25 September 2013}}</ref> After the season, Valdespin was non-tendered by the Mets, making him a free agent.


===Miami Marlins===
===Miami Marlins===
On December 20, 2013 the [[Miami Marlins]] signed Valdespin to a minor league contract.<ref>[http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/79837/source-spin-non-tendered Source: Spin non-tendered]</ref> He was called up to the Marlins on July 19, 2014.<ref>{{cite news|last=Feldman|first=Jacob|title=MARLINS NOTEBOOK: Miami Marlins hoping Jordany Valdespin can be answer at second base|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/07/19/4244889/miami-marlins-hoping-jordany-valdespin.html|work=[[Miami Herald]]|date=20 July 2014|access-date=30 July 2014}}</ref> He was outrighted off the roster on October 10, 2014. He returned to the Major League roster on July 6, 2015. During the 2015 season, Valdespin hit .293 (75-for-256) with two home runs and 20 RBIs in 76 games for the Triple-A [[New Orleans Zephyrs]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Tigers sign 6 players to minor-league deals|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2015/12/23/tigers-sign-6-players-minor-league-deals/77827736/|access-date=December 23, 2015|newspaper=[[The Detroit News]]|date=December 23, 2015}}</ref>
On December 20, 2013 the [[Miami Marlins]] signed Valdespin to a minor league contract.<ref>[https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/79837/source-spin-non-tendered Source: Spin non-tendered]</ref> He was called up to the Marlins on July 19, 2014.<ref>{{cite news|last=Feldman|first=Jacob|title=MARLINS NOTEBOOK: Miami Marlins hoping Jordany Valdespin can be answer at second base|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/07/19/4244889/miami-marlins-hoping-jordany-valdespin.html|work=[[Miami Herald]]|date=20 July 2014|access-date=30 July 2014}}</ref> He was outrighted off the roster on October 10, 2014. During the 2015 season, Valdespin hit .293 (75-for-256) with two home runs and 20 RBIs in 76 games for the Triple-A [[New Orleans Zephyrs]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Tigers sign 6 players to minor-league deals|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2015/12/23/tigers-sign-6-players-minor-league-deals/77827736/|access-date=December 23, 2015|newspaper=[[The Detroit News]]|date=December 23, 2015}}</ref>


===Detroit Tigers===
===Detroit Tigers===
On December 23, 2015, the [[Detroit Tigers]] signed Valdespin to a minor league contract.<ref>{{cite news|last=Beck|first=Jason|title=Valdespin signs Minors deal with Tigers|url=http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/160292754/jordany-valdespin-signs-contract-with-tigers|date=December 22, 2015|access-date=December 22, 2015}}</ref> He elected free agency on November 7, 2016.
On December 23, 2015, the [[Detroit Tigers]] signed Valdespin to a minor league contract.<ref>{{cite news|last=Beck|first=Jason|title=Valdespin signs Minors deal with Tigers|url=http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/160292754/jordany-valdespin-signs-contract-with-tigers|date=December 22, 2015|access-date=December 22, 2015|archive-date=December 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223141731/http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/160292754/jordany-valdespin-signs-contract-with-tigers|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 101 games for the Triple–A [[Toledo Mud Hens]], he batted .239/.292/.321 with three home runs, 25 RBI, and 10 stolen bases. Valdespin elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2016|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2016/|access-date=July 20, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}</ref>


===Leones de Yucatán===
===Leones de Yucatán===
On February 2, 2017, Valdespin signed with the [[Leones de Yucatán]] of the [[Mexican Baseball League]]. He was released on April 18, 2017.
On February 2, 2017, Valdespin signed with the [[Leones de Yucatán]] of the [[Mexican League]]. In 14 games for Yucatán, he hit .292/.433/.396 with no home runs and 13 RBI. Valdespin was released by the Leones on April 18.


===Olmecas de Tabasco===
===Olmecas de Tabasco===
On April 21, 2017, Valdespin signed with the [[Olmecas de Tabasco]] of the [[Mexican Baseball League]]. He was released on July 5, 2017.
On April 21, 2017, Valdespin signed with the [[Olmecas de Tabasco]] of the [[Mexican League]]. In 58 games for Tabasco, he batted .341/.415/.470 with four home runs, 24 RBI, and 14 stolen bases. Valdespin was released by the Olmecas on July 5.


===Long Island Ducks===
===Long Island Ducks===
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On January 25, 2019, Valdespin signed a minor league deal with the [[Minnesota Twins]] that included an invitation to [[spring training]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/antoniopuesan/status/1088914292060155906|title=Antonio Puesán on Twitter|publisher=}}</ref> He started the 2019 season with the [[Rochester Red Wings]]. Valdespin was released on August 9, 2019.
On January 25, 2019, Valdespin signed a minor league deal with the [[Minnesota Twins]] that included an invitation to [[spring training]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/antoniopuesan/status/1088914292060155906|title=Antonio Puesán on Twitter|publisher=}}</ref> He started the 2019 season with the [[Rochester Red Wings]]. Valdespin was released on August 9, 2019.


On January 7, 2020, Valdespin signed with the [[Toros de Tijuana]] of the [[Mexican League]]. Valdespin did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/07/mexican-league-cancels-2020-season.html</ref> He later became a free agent
On January 7, 2020, Valdespin signed with the [[Toros de Tijuana]] of the [[Mexican League]]. Valdespin did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/07/mexican-league-cancels-2020-season.html|title=Mexican League Cancels 2020 Season|date=July 2020 }}</ref> He later became a free agent


===Lexington Legends===
===Lexington Legends===
On March 4,2022, Valdespin signed with the [[Lexington Legends]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]]. This became his second stint in the Atlantic League.
On March 4, 2022, Valdespin signed with the [[Lexington Legends]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]].<ref>[https://www.atlanticleague.com/stats/transactions/ Atlantic League Transactions]</ref> In 24 games for Lexington, he slashed .296/.398/.380 with one home run, eight RBI, and three stolen bases. Valdespin was released by the Legends on August 9.


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Latest revision as of 06:16, 30 November 2024

Jordany Valdespin
Valdespin with the New York Mets in 2012
Second baseman / Outfielder
Born: (1987-12-23) December 23, 1987 (age 36)
San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 23, 2012, for the New York Mets
Last MLB appearance
July 10, 2015, for the Miami Marlins
MLB statistics
Batting average.216
Home runs15
Runs batted in52
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Jordany V. Valdespin (born December 23, 1987) is a Dominican former professional baseball second baseman and outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets and Miami Marlins. He was suspended for 50 games during the 2013 Biogenesis baseball scandal.

Professional career

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New York Mets

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Valdespin began his professional career in 2007, playing for the DSL Mets.[1] That year, he hit .245 with one home run and 16 RBIs in 43 games. In 2008, he played for the GCL Mets, hitting .284 with three home runs and 22 RBIs in 34 games.[1] He split 2009 between the DSL Mets, GCL Mets, Brooklyn Cyclones and Savannah Sand Gnats, hitting a combined .298 with four home runs, 28 RBIs and 13 stolen bases in 67 games.[1] He split 2010 between the St. Lucie Mets and Binghamton Mets, hitting a combined .272 with six home runs, 41 RBIs and 17 stolen bases in 93 games.[1] In 2011, Valdespin hit .294 with 17 home runs, 60 RBIs and 37 stolen bases in the Mets minor league system.[1]

Jordany Valdespin with the Binghamton Mets in 2011

2012 season

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On April 23, 2012 Valdespin was called up for the second game in a doubleheader versus the San Francisco Giants. In his debut Valdespin pinch hit for Manny Acosta in the eighth inning. Valdespin started his first major league game on April 27, playing left field and batting eighth against the Miami Marlins. While pinch hitting on May 7, Valdespin collected his first major league hit, home run and RBI on a three-run home run against Jonathan Papelbon of the Philadelphia Phillies to break a tie in the ninth inning.[2] That same hit made Valdespin the first player to ever record his first hit as a home run off a player who has 200 or more career saves. On July 24, he broke a Mets franchise record by hitting his fifth pinch-hit home run of the season, off of Ryan Mattheus of the Washington Nationals.[3] On August 26 Valdespin was optioned to Triple-A but was recalled on September 4.

2013 season

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Valdespin made the Opening Day roster for the New York Mets and was set to platoon in center field with Collin Cowgill.[4] On April 24, 2013, Valdespin hit a walk off grand slam, the first Met to do so since Kevin McReynolds hit one on June 25, 1991 against the Montreal Expos.[5]

On July 15, 2013, Valdespin was sent down to the AAA Las Vegas 51s after hitting only .188 that season, leading to a confrontation with manager Terry Collins in which Valdespin referred to his skipper as a cocksucker before demanding to be placed on the disabled list. This followed several incidents of showboating, most recently on May 11 and 12 when he hit celebrated a home run while down four runs in one game, then was hit by a pitch during a pinch hit appearance the next day in retaliation.[6][7][8]

On August 5, 2013, Valdespin was suspended for 50 games from baseball for using performance-enhancing drugs obtained from Biogenesis.[9] Valdespin was reinstated on September 25, 2013, and assigned to Triple-A.[10] After the season, Valdespin was non-tendered by the Mets, making him a free agent.

Miami Marlins

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On December 20, 2013 the Miami Marlins signed Valdespin to a minor league contract.[11] He was called up to the Marlins on July 19, 2014.[12] He was outrighted off the roster on October 10, 2014. During the 2015 season, Valdespin hit .293 (75-for-256) with two home runs and 20 RBIs in 76 games for the Triple-A New Orleans Zephyrs.[13]

Detroit Tigers

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On December 23, 2015, the Detroit Tigers signed Valdespin to a minor league contract.[14] In 101 games for the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens, he batted .239/.292/.321 with three home runs, 25 RBI, and 10 stolen bases. Valdespin elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2016.[15]

Leones de Yucatán

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On February 2, 2017, Valdespin signed with the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League. In 14 games for Yucatán, he hit .292/.433/.396 with no home runs and 13 RBI. Valdespin was released by the Leones on April 18.

Olmecas de Tabasco

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On April 21, 2017, Valdespin signed with the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League. In 58 games for Tabasco, he batted .341/.415/.470 with four home runs, 24 RBI, and 14 stolen bases. Valdespin was released by the Olmecas on July 5.

Long Island Ducks

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On March 15, 2018, Valdespin signed with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[16] He hit .338/.399/.487 with 12 home runs, 30 stolen bases and a league-leading 94 runs scored. He also led the league in triples (7) and hits (154). Despite coming up just short of winning the ALPB Batting Title, Valdespin was named the 2018 Independent Leagues Player of the Year by Baseball America.[17]

Minnesota Twins

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On January 25, 2019, Valdespin signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins that included an invitation to spring training.[18] He started the 2019 season with the Rochester Red Wings. Valdespin was released on August 9, 2019.

On January 7, 2020, Valdespin signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. Valdespin did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[19] He later became a free agent

Lexington Legends

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On March 4, 2022, Valdespin signed with the Lexington Legends of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[20] In 24 games for Lexington, he slashed .296/.398/.380 with one home run, eight RBI, and three stolen bases. Valdespin was released by the Legends on August 9.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Jordany Valdespin". Mets.com. Archived from the original on May 9, 2012. Retrieved May 8, 2012.
  2. ^ DiComo, Anthony (May 7, 2012). "Valdespin shocks Pap as Mets rally past Phils". MLB.com. Mets.com. Archived from the original on May 10, 2012. Retrieved May 8, 2012.
  3. ^ "Valdespin sets Mets record for pinch-hit homers". MLB.com. Archived from the original on February 1, 2014. Retrieved July 25, 2012.
  4. ^ Montgomery, Will (December 18, 2012). "Mets acquire Cowgill; still a hazy outfield situation in Flushing". HudsonValley.com blogs. Dow Jones Local Media Group. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  5. ^ Chen, Albert (April 25, 2013). "Valdespin completes Mets' comeback with walk-off grand slam". The Strike Zone - SI.com. Time. Archived from the original on June 28, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  6. ^ Mike Puma (July 15, 2013). "Mets' Jordany Valdespin rips manager Terry Collins after demotion". New York Post. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  7. ^ Price, Bill (May 14, 2013). "Mets manager Terry Collins loses it over Jordany Valdespin mess, and Zack Wheeler will visit doctor". NY Daily News. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  8. ^ "Mets' Jordany Valdespin reportedly called manager Terry Collins a cocksucker, demanded to be placed on disabled list - Amazin' Avenue". Amazinavenue.com. July 14, 2013. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  9. ^ Castillo, Jorge (August 5, 2013). "Jordany Valdespin, Cesar Puello among 12 players to accept suspensions for Biogenesis connections". Star-Ledger. New Jersey. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  10. ^ Dicomo, Anthony (September 25, 2013). "Mets reinstate Valdespin, return him to triple-A".
  11. ^ Source: Spin non-tendered
  12. ^ Feldman, Jacob (July 20, 2014). "MARLINS NOTEBOOK: Miami Marlins hoping Jordany Valdespin can be answer at second base". Miami Herald. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  13. ^ "Tigers sign 6 players to minor-league deals". The Detroit News. December 23, 2015. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
  14. ^ Beck, Jason (December 22, 2015). "Valdespin signs Minors deal with Tigers". Archived from the original on December 23, 2015. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
  15. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  16. ^ "Former MLB Infielder Valdespin Joins Flock". Long Island Ducks. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
  17. ^ Cooper, J.J. (November 30, 2018). "Valdespin Gives Ducks A Boost". Baseball America. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
  18. ^ "Antonio Puesán on Twitter".
  19. ^ "Mexican League Cancels 2020 Season". July 2020.
  20. ^ Atlantic League Transactions
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