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'''José Alfredo Valdez''' (born March 1, 1990) is a Dominican professional [[baseball]] [[pitcher]] who is a free agent. He has previously played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Detroit Tigers]], [[Los Angeles Angels]], [[San Diego Padres]] and [[San Francisco Giants]]. He has also played in the [[Chinese Professional Baseball League]] (CPBL) for the [[CTBC Brothers]] and [[Fubon Guardians]].
'''José Alfredo Valdez''' (born March 1, 1990) is a Dominican [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] who is a free agent. He has previously played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Detroit Tigers]], [[Los Angeles Angels]], [[San Diego Padres]] and [[San Francisco Giants]]. He has also played in the [[Chinese Professional Baseball League]] (CPBL) for the [[CTBC Brothers]] and [[Fubon Guardians]].


==Career==
==Career==
===Detroit Tigers===
===Detroit Tigers===
Valdez played for the [[Dominican Summer League Tigers]] from 2009 to 2011. He played for the [[Gulf Coast Tigers]] in 2012. He played the 2013 season with the [[West Michigan Whitecaps]] and the [[Lakeland Flying Tigers]] and was the [[Closer (baseball)|closer]] for both teams.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2013/06/future_is_bright_for_whitecaps.html|title=Future is bright for Whitecaps closer Jose Valdez|work=MLive.com|date=14 June 2013|access-date=January 16, 2015}}</ref> He finished the season with 33 [[Save (baseball)|saves]] and a 2.74 [[earned run average]]. He was added to the Tigers 40-man roster on November 20, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20131120&content_id=64065488&vkey=pr_det&c_id=det |title=Tigers purchase contracts of seven players |work=MLB.com |date=November 20, 2013 |access-date=December 2, 2013}}</ref>
Valdez played for the [[Dominican Summer League Tigers]] from 2009 to 2011. He played for the [[Gulf Coast Tigers]] in 2012. He played the 2013 season with the [[West Michigan Whitecaps]] and the [[Lakeland Flying Tigers]] and was the [[Closer (baseball)|closer]] for both teams.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2013/06/future_is_bright_for_whitecaps.html|title=Future is bright for Whitecaps closer Jose Valdez|work=MLive.com|date=14 June 2013|access-date=January 16, 2015}}</ref> He finished the season with 33 [[Save (baseball)|saves]] and a 2.74 [[earned run average]]. He was added to the Tigers 40-man roster on November 20, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20131120&content_id=64065488&vkey=pr_det&c_id=det |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202231722/http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20131120&content_id=64065488&vkey=pr_det&c_id=det |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 2, 2013 |title=Tigers purchase contracts of seven players |work=MLB.com |date=November 20, 2013 |access-date=December 2, 2013}}</ref>


Valdez was recalled by the Tigers on July 31, 2015, and made his major league debut later that night in a game against the [[Baltimore Orioles]]. In his debut, Valdez faced four batters, allowing three hits, two earned runs, and one walk, without recording an out in the inning, and taking the loss. Prior to being recalled, Valdez was 2–0 with one save, and a 2.03 ERA over his last 10 games with the [[Toledo Mud Hens]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2015/07/31/detroit-tigers-valdez/30968495/ |title=Orioles rock Jose Valdez in his major league debut |publisher=[[Detroit Free Press]]|first=George |last=Sipple |date=July 31, 2015 |access-date=July 31, 2015}}</ref> He was optioned back to Toledo on August 4 after his lone start to make room on the roster for [[Matt Boyd (baseball)|Matt Boyd]], who started the next day.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2015/08/detroit_tigers_option_reliever_8.html|title = Detroit Tigers option reliever Jose Valdez to Toledo, shift Buck Farmer to bullpen|last = Schmehl|first = James|website=Mlive.com|date = August 4, 2015}}</ref>
Valdez was recalled by the Tigers on July 31, 2015, and made his major league debut later that night in a game against the [[Baltimore Orioles]]. In his debut, Valdez faced four batters, allowing three hits, two earned runs, and one walk, without recording an out in the inning, and taking the loss. Prior to being recalled, Valdez was 2–0 with one save, and a 2.03 ERA over his last 10 games with the [[Toledo Mud Hens]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2015/07/31/detroit-tigers-valdez/30968495/ |title=Orioles rock Jose Valdez in his major league debut |publisher=[[Detroit Free Press]]|first=George |last=Sipple |date=July 31, 2015 |access-date=July 31, 2015}}</ref> He was optioned back to Toledo on August 4 after his lone start to make room on the roster for [[Matt Boyd (baseball)|Matt Boyd]], who started the next day.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2015/08/detroit_tigers_option_reliever_8.html|title = Detroit Tigers option reliever Jose Valdez to Toledo, shift Buck Farmer to bullpen|last = Schmehl|first = James|website=Mlive.com|date = August 4, 2015}}</ref>


Valdez had a 4–4 record and a 3.44 ERA in 38 appearances with Toledo, having allowed 44 hits over 52{{frac|1|3}} innings, with 33 walks and 40 strikeouts.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2015/08/20/detroit-tigers-guido-knudson/32056001/|title = Wounded Tigers place Norris, Sanchez on disabled list|last = Sipple|first = George|website=Freep.com|date = August 20, 2015|access-date = August 20, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/144314818/anibal-sanchez-daniel-norris-placed-on-dl |title=Tigers place Anibal, Norris on disabled list |website=Mlb.com |first=Jason |last=Beck |date=August 20, 2015 |access-date=August 20, 2015}}</ref> Valdez was called up to the Tigers again on August 20, 2015, when starters [[Daniel Norris (baseball)|Daniel Norris]] and [[Aníbal Sánchez]] were placed on the [[disabled list]]. He made a total of seven appearances (9 innings) with the big-league club in 2015.
Valdez had a 4–4 record and a 3.44 ERA in 38 appearances with Toledo, having allowed 44 hits over 52{{frac|1|3}} innings, with 33 walks and 40 strikeouts.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2015/08/20/detroit-tigers-guido-knudson/32056001/|title = Wounded Tigers place Norris, Sanchez on disabled list|last = Sipple|first = George|website=Freep.com|date = August 20, 2015|access-date = August 20, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/144314818/anibal-sanchez-daniel-norris-placed-on-dl |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150823002945/http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/144314818/anibal-sanchez-daniel-norris-placed-on-dl |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 23, 2015 |title=Tigers place Anibal, Norris on disabled list |website=Mlb.com |first=Jason |last=Beck |date=August 20, 2015 |access-date=August 20, 2015}}</ref> Valdez was called up to the Tigers again on August 20, 2015, when starters [[Daniel Norris (baseball)|Daniel Norris]] and [[Aníbal Sánchez]] were placed on the [[disabled list]]. He made a total of seven appearances (9 innings) with the big-league club in 2015.


===Los Angeles Angels===
===Los Angeles Angels===
On June 7, 2016, the Tigers traded Valdez to the [[Los Angeles Angels]] in exchange for cash considerations.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/182696170/tigers-trade-jose-valdez-to-angels-for-cash |title=Tigers trade reliever Valdez to Angels for cash |website=MLB.com |first=Jason |last=Beck |date=June 7, 2016 |access-date=June 7, 2016}}</ref>
On June 7, 2016, the Tigers traded Valdez to the [[Los Angeles Angels]] in exchange for cash considerations.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/182696170/tigers-trade-jose-valdez-to-angels-for-cash |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611053255/http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/182696170/tigers-trade-jose-valdez-to-angels-for-cash |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 11, 2016 |title=Tigers trade reliever Valdez to Angels for cash |website=MLB.com |first=Jason |last=Beck |date=June 7, 2016 |access-date=June 7, 2016}}</ref>


===San Diego Padres===
===San Diego Padres===
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===San Francisco Giants===
===San Francisco Giants===
Valdez signed a minor league contract with the [[San Francisco Giants]] in January 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/01/giants-to-sign-hector-sanchez-chase-darnaud-jose-valdez.html|title=Giants To Sign Hector Sanchez, Chase d'Arnaud, Jose Valdez|first=Jeff|last=Todd|website=Mlbtraderumors.com|date=January 4, 2018|access-date=January 5, 2018}}</ref> He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2018/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2018|website=Baseballamerica.com|first=Matt|last=Eddy|date=November 6, 2018|access-date=November 12, 2018}}</ref>
Valdez signed a minor league contract with the [[San Francisco Giants]] on January 4, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/01/giants-to-sign-hector-sanchez-chase-darnaud-jose-valdez.html|title=Giants To Sign Hector Sanchez, Chase d'Arnaud, Jose Valdez|first=Jeff|last=Todd|website=Mlbtraderumors.com|date=January 4, 2018|access-date=January 5, 2018}}</ref> In 37 appearances out of the bullpen, he compiled a 3–4 record and 4.93 ERA with 58 strikeouts across {{fraction|49|1|3}} innings pitched. Valdez elected free agency following the season on November 2.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2018/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2018|website=Baseballamerica.com|first=Matt|last=Eddy|date=November 6, 2018|access-date=November 12, 2018}}</ref>


===Diablos Rojos del México===
===Diablos Rojos del México===
On March 21, 2019, Valdez signed with the [[Diablos Rojos del México]] of the [[Mexican League]]. He was released on May 1, 2019. In 4 games 2.2 innings of relief he went 0-0 with a 27.00 era and 5 strikeouts.
On March 21, 2019, Valdez signed with the [[Diablos Rojos del México]] of the [[Mexican League]]. He was released on May 1. In 4 games, he went 0-0 with a 27.00 ERA and 5 strikeouts across {{fraction|2|2|3}} innings of relief.


===Rieleros de Aguascalientes===
===Rieleros de Aguascalientes===
On May 10, 2019, Valdez signed with the [[Rieleros de Aguascalientes]] of the [[Mexican League]]. He was released on December 31, 2019. In 22 games (16 starts) 100.2 innings he went 6-3 with a 4.83 era and 82 strikeouts.
On May 10, 2019, Valdez signed with the [[Rieleros de Aguascalientes]] of the [[Mexican League]]. He was released on December 31. In 22 games (16 starts), he went 6-3 with a 4.83 ERA and 82 strikeouts across {{fraction|100|2|3}} innings of work.


===Pericos de Puebla===
===Pericos de Puebla===
On May 20, 2021, Valdez signed with the [[Pericos de Puebla]] of the [[Mexican League]]. In 13 starts 72 innings he went 6-1 with a 5.00 era and 69 strikeouts.
On May 20, 2021, Valdez signed with the [[Pericos de Puebla]] of the [[Mexican League]]. In 13 starts, he went 6-1 with a 5.00 ERA and 69 strikeouts across 72 innings.


===CTBC Brothers===
===CTBC Brothers===
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===Fubon Guardians===
===Fubon Guardians===
On February 7, 2022, Valdez signed with the [[Fubon Guardians]] of the [[Chinese Professional Baseball League]] for the 2022 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/GOCPBL/status/1490936513735311360|title=Fubon Guardians have signed José Valdez for the 2022 #CPBL season.|website=Twitter.com|access-date=February 10, 2022}}</ref> He pitched to a 4.17 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over 49.2 innings. Valdez was released on July 28, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cpblstats.com/fubon-guardians-release-jose-valdez/|title=Fubon Guardians Release José Valdez|website=CPBLStats.com|date=July 28, 2022|access-date=September 17, 2022}}</ref>
On February 7, 2022, Valdez signed with the [[Fubon Guardians]] of the [[Chinese Professional Baseball League]] for the 2022 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/GOCPBL/status/1490936513735311360|title=Fubon Guardians have signed José Valdez for the 2022 #CPBL season.|website=Twitter.com|access-date=February 10, 2022}}</ref> He pitched to a 4.17 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over 49.2 innings. Valdez was released on July 28.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cpblstats.com/fubon-guardians-release-jose-valdez/|title=Fubon Guardians Release José Valdez|website=CPBLStats.com|date=July 28, 2022|access-date=September 17, 2022}}</ref>


===El Águila de Veracruz===
===El Águila de Veracruz===
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Latest revision as of 01:01, 29 December 2024

José Valdez
Valdez with the Detroit Tigers
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1990-03-01) March 1, 1990 (age 34)
Don Gregorio Nizao, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: July 31, 2015, for the Detroit Tigers
CPBL: November 4, 2021, for the CTBC Brothers
MLB statistics
(through 2018 season)
Win–loss record2–4
Earned run average6.34
Strikeouts47
CPBL statistics
(through 2022 season)
Win–loss record3–6
Earned run average3.71
Strikeouts35
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams
Career highlights and awards
CPBL

José Alfredo Valdez (born March 1, 1990) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angels, San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants. He has also played in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the CTBC Brothers and Fubon Guardians.

Career

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Detroit Tigers

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Valdez played for the Dominican Summer League Tigers from 2009 to 2011. He played for the Gulf Coast Tigers in 2012. He played the 2013 season with the West Michigan Whitecaps and the Lakeland Flying Tigers and was the closer for both teams.[1] He finished the season with 33 saves and a 2.74 earned run average. He was added to the Tigers 40-man roster on November 20, 2013.[2]

Valdez was recalled by the Tigers on July 31, 2015, and made his major league debut later that night in a game against the Baltimore Orioles. In his debut, Valdez faced four batters, allowing three hits, two earned runs, and one walk, without recording an out in the inning, and taking the loss. Prior to being recalled, Valdez was 2–0 with one save, and a 2.03 ERA over his last 10 games with the Toledo Mud Hens.[3] He was optioned back to Toledo on August 4 after his lone start to make room on the roster for Matt Boyd, who started the next day.[4]

Valdez had a 4–4 record and a 3.44 ERA in 38 appearances with Toledo, having allowed 44 hits over 521⁄3 innings, with 33 walks and 40 strikeouts.[5][6] Valdez was called up to the Tigers again on August 20, 2015, when starters Daniel Norris and Aníbal Sánchez were placed on the disabled list. He made a total of seven appearances (9 innings) with the big-league club in 2015.

Los Angeles Angels

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On June 7, 2016, the Tigers traded Valdez to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations.[7]

San Diego Padres

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Valdez was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres on May 10, 2017.[8]

San Francisco Giants

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Valdez signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants on January 4, 2018.[9] In 37 appearances out of the bullpen, he compiled a 3–4 record and 4.93 ERA with 58 strikeouts across 49+1⁄3 innings pitched. Valdez elected free agency following the season on November 2.[10]

Diablos Rojos del México

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On March 21, 2019, Valdez signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League. He was released on May 1. In 4 games, he went 0-0 with a 27.00 ERA and 5 strikeouts across 2+2⁄3 innings of relief.

Rieleros de Aguascalientes

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On May 10, 2019, Valdez signed with the Rieleros de Aguascalientes of the Mexican League. He was released on December 31. In 22 games (16 starts), he went 6-3 with a 4.83 ERA and 82 strikeouts across 100+2⁄3 innings of work.

Pericos de Puebla

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On May 20, 2021, Valdez signed with the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League. In 13 starts, he went 6-1 with a 5.00 ERA and 69 strikeouts across 72 innings.

CTBC Brothers

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On September 29, 2021, Valdez signed with the CTBC Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. Valdez started the Taiwan Series–clinching game against the Uni-President Lions, throwing 8 scoreless innings with 5 strikeouts and earning the MVP of the Game award. He was not re-signed for the 2022 season, and became a free agent.[11]

Fubon Guardians

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On February 7, 2022, Valdez signed with the Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League for the 2022 season.[12] He pitched to a 4.17 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over 49.2 innings. Valdez was released on July 28.[13]

El Águila de Veracruz

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On May 19, 2023, Valdez signed with El Águila de Veracruz of the Mexican League.[14] In 8 games, he registered a 2–2 record with a 6.11 ERA and 28 strikeouts over 35+1⁄3 innings. Valdez was waived on July 3.[15]

Generales de Durango

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On July 12, 2023, Valdez signed with the Generales de Durango of the Mexican League.[16] In 10 games (9 starts) for Durango, he struggled to a 1–8 record and 7.40 ERA with 30 strikeouts across 45 innings. Valdez was released by the Generales on June 6.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "Future is bright for Whitecaps closer Jose Valdez". MLive.com. June 14, 2013. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
  2. ^ "Tigers purchase contracts of seven players". MLB.com. November 20, 2013. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
  3. ^ Sipple, George (July 31, 2015). "Orioles rock Jose Valdez in his major league debut". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
  4. ^ Schmehl, James (August 4, 2015). "Detroit Tigers option reliever Jose Valdez to Toledo, shift Buck Farmer to bullpen". Mlive.com.
  5. ^ Sipple, George (August 20, 2015). "Wounded Tigers place Norris, Sanchez on disabled list". Freep.com. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  6. ^ Beck, Jason (August 20, 2015). "Tigers place Anibal, Norris on disabled list". Mlb.com. Archived from the original on August 23, 2015. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  7. ^ Beck, Jason (June 7, 2016). "Tigers trade reliever Valdez to Angels for cash". MLB.com. Archived from the original on June 11, 2016. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
  8. ^ "Padres' Ron Fowler: Jered Weaver on 'short leash'". Sandiegouniontribune.com. May 10, 2017.
  9. ^ Todd, Jeff (January 4, 2018). "Giants To Sign Hector Sanchez, Chase d'Arnaud, Jose Valdez". Mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  10. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  11. ^ "CTBC Brothers Win 2021 Taiwan Series Championship". Cpblstats.com. December 2, 2021. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  12. ^ "Fubon Guardians have signed José Valdez for the 2022 #CPBL season". Twitter.com. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  13. ^ "Fubon Guardians Release José Valdez". CPBLStats.com. July 28, 2022. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  14. ^ "JOSÉ VALDEZ LLEGA A EL ÁGUILA". elaguiladeveracruz.com (in Spanish). May 19, 2023. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  15. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 3 de julio de 2023". MiLB.com (in Spanish). July 3, 2023. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  16. ^ "José Valdez already wears the flannel of the Generals of Durango - El Sol de Durango". euro.eseuro.com. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
  17. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 6 de junio de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
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