Rafael Emilio Valdez Díaz (born December 17, 1967) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the San Diego Padres in 1990.
Rafael Valdez | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Nizao, Dominican Republic | December 17, 1967|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 18, 1990, for the San Diego Padres | |
Last MLB appearance | |
April 27, 1990, for the San Diego Padres | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0–1 |
Earned run average | 11.12 |
Strikeouts | 3 |
CPBL statistics | |
Win–loss record | 1–4 |
Earned run average | 5.85 |
Strikeouts | 27 |
Teams | |
Career edit
Valdez began his professional career as a shortstop, playing two seasons at that position with the Charleston Rainbows in 1986–87. He converted to pitching in 1988. In 1989, Valdez pitched a perfect game for the Riverside Red Wave.[1]
After his major league career, Valdez continued to pitch in minor league baseball until 2003, when he played for the Allentown Ambassadors of the Northeast League.
Notes edit
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)