Jesmuel José Valentín (born May 12, 1994), is a Puerto Rican professional baseball second baseman and shortstop for the Québec Capitales of the Frontier League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies.
| Jesmuel Valentín | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Valentín with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2018 | |
| Québec Capitales – No. 22 | |
| Second baseman / Shortstop | |
| Born: May 12, 1994 Manatí, Puerto Rico | |
Bats: Switch Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 29, 2018, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| MLB statistics (through 2018 season) | |
| Batting average | .177 |
| Home runs | 1 |
| Runs batted in | 6 |
| Teams | |
Career edit
Los Angeles Dodgers edit
Minor leagues edit
The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Valentín in the first round of the 2012 MLB Draft (51st overall) out of the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy[1] and he signed, forgoing his commitment to play college baseball at LSU.[2] The Dodgers assigned him to the Arizona League Dodgers to begin his professional career that year and he hit .211 with two home runs and 18 RBIs in 43 games. He split 2013 between the Great Lakes Loons and the Ogden Raptors, and he hit .264 with four home runs and 29 RBIs in 95 games. He began 2014 with Great Lakes where he hit .280 with seven home runs and 47 RBIs in 108 games.[3]
Philadelphia Phillies edit
The Dodgers traded Valentín to the Philadelphia Phillies on August 16, 2014, as a player to be named later (along with Victor Arano) in a deal that sent Roberto Hernández to the Dodgers.[3] The Phillies assigned him to the Clearwater Threshers where he batted .205 in 12 games. He began 2015 with Clearwater.
On April 11, 2015, he was placed on the restricted list and suspended indefinitely following his arrest for a domestic violence incident.[4] The Phillies added him to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season.[5] After he was activated off the restricted list, he returned to Clearwater, where he spent the whole season, posting a .273 batting average with one home run and 14 RBIs in 31 games. In 2016, he spent time with both the Reading Fightin Phils and the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, batting .269 with nine home runs, 52 RBIs and a .736 OPS in 125 combined games between both teams. He spent 2017 with Lehigh Valley where he batted .229 in 29 games[6] before a separated shoulder caused him to miss the remainder of the season.[7] He began 2018 with Lehigh Valley.
Major leagues edit
Valentín was promoted to the majors for the first time on April 29, 2018.[8] He recorded his first career Major League hit on May 7 against the San Francisco Giants.[9] He hit his first career home run and recorded his first multi-hit game on June 13 against the Colorado Rockies.[10] Valentín made an appearance as a pitcher in during a June 15 game against the Milwaukee Brewers, surrendering three runs over one inning while recording one strikeout.[11] He was designated for assignment on September 1, 2018. Valentín elected free agency on November 2, 2018.
Baltimore Orioles edit
On April 11, 2019, Valentín signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. The next day, his contract was purchased by the Baltimore Orioles organization.[12] In 115 games for the Double–A Bowie Baysox, he hit .256/.334/.390 with 8 home runs, 46 RBI, and 10 stolen bases.[13] Valentín did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[14] He became a free agent following the season on November 2, 2020.
Québec Capitales edit
On August 24, 2023, Valentín signed with the Québec Capitales of the Frontier League.[15]
Personal life edit
His father, José Valentín, and uncle, Javier Valentín played in Major League Baseball. His first child, a daughter named Ximena, was born on June 25, 2018.[16]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Phillies acquire Jesmuel Valentin from Dodgers". Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
- ^ Bernreuter, Hugh (May 23, 2014). "Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Javier Valentin pursues Major League dream of playing for father, Jose Valentin". Michigan Live. www.MLive.com.
- ^ a b "Phillies happy with return on Hernandez deal". Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
- ^ Zolecki, Todd (April 11, 2015). "Phillies prospect Valentin arrested for domestic violence". mlb.com. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ^ Gelb, Matt (November 19, 2016). "Phillies add 11 players in 40-man roster overhaul". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
- ^ "Jesmuel Valentin Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- ^ "Phillies prospect Jesmuel Valentin could miss rest of season with shoulder injury". The Inquirer. 22 May 2017. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- ^ Byrne, Connor (April 29, 2018). "Phillies Place J.P. Crawford On DL". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
- ^ "San Francisco Giants at Philadelphia Phillies Box Score, May 7, 2018".
- ^ "Desmond, Anderson help Rockies beat Phillies 7-2, end slide". ESPN.com. Associated Press.
- ^ "Suter leads the way, Milwaukee slugs Philadelphia 13-2". ESPN.com. Associated Press.
- ^ Adams, Steve (April 12, 2019). "Orioles Sign Jesmuel Valentin to Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- ^ "Jesmuel Valentin - Stats - Batting". fangraphs.com. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
- ^ "2023 Transactions". frontierleague.com. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ Parent, Rob; McCaffery, Jack (June 25, 2018). "Phillies Notebook: Neshek's comeback itinerary still flexible". The Daily Local. 21st Century Media. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Jesmuel Valentín on Instagram