Jordany Valdespin
| Jordany Valdespin | |
|---|---|
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 (through 2015 season) | |
| Batting average | .216 |
| Home runs | 15 |
| Runs batted in | 52 |
| Teams | |
Jordany V. Valdespin (born December 23, 1987) is a
Professional career
New York Mets
Valdespin began his professional career in 2007, playing for the
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.[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
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
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
On December 20, 2013 the
Detroit Tigers
On December 23, 2015, the Detroit Tigers signed Valdespin to a minor league contract.[14] He elected free agency on November 7, 2016.
Leones de Yucatán
On February 2, 2017, Valdespin signed with the
Olmecas de Tabasco
On April 21, 2017, Valdespin signed with the
Long Island Ducks
On March 15, 2018, Valdespin signed with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[15] 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.[16]
Minnesota Twins
On January 25, 2019, Valdespin signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins that included an invitation to spring training.[17] 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.[18] He later became a free agent
Lexington Legends
On March 4, 2022, Valdespin signed with the Lexington Legends of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[19] He was released on August 9, 2022.
References
- ^ a b c d e "Jordany Valdespin". Mets.com. Archived from the original on 9 May 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ DiComo, Anthony (May 7, 2012). "Valdespin shocks Pap as Mets rally past Phils". MLB.com. Mets.com. Archived from the original on 10 May 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ "Valdespin sets Mets record for pinch-hit homers". MLB.com. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 25 July 2012.
- ^ Montgomery, Will (18 December 2012). "Mets acquire Cowgill; still a hazy outfield situation in Flushing". HudsonValley.com blogs. Dow Jones Local Media Group. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ Chen, Albert (25 April 2013). "Valdespin completes Mets' comeback with walk-off grand slam". The Strike Zone - SI.com. Time. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ Mike Puma (July 15, 2013). "Mets' Jordany Valdespin rips manager Terry Collins after demotion". New York Post. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
- ^ Price, Bill (2013-05-14). "Mets manager Terry Collins loses it over Jordany Valdespin mess, and Zack Wheeler will visit doctor". NY Daily News. Retrieved 2014-07-30.
- ^ "Mets' Jordany Valdespin reportedly called manager Terry Collins a cocksucker, demanded to be placed on disabled list - Amazin' Avenue". Amazinavenue.com. 14 July 2013. Retrieved 2014-07-30.
- Star-Ledger. New Jersey. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ Dicomo, Anthony (25 September 2013). "Mets reinstate Valdespin, return him to triple-A".
- ^ Source: Spin non-tendered
- ^ Feldman, Jacob (20 July 2014). "MARLINS NOTEBOOK: Miami Marlins hoping Jordany Valdespin can be answer at second base". Miami Herald. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- ^ "Tigers sign 6 players to minor-league deals". The Detroit News. December 23, 2015. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
- ^ Beck, Jason (December 22, 2015). "Valdespin signs Minors deal with Tigers". Archived from the original on December 23, 2015. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
- ^ "Former MLB Infielder Valdespin Joins Flock". Long Island Ducks. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
- ^ Cooper, J.J. (November 30, 2018). "Valdespin Gives Ducks A Boost". Baseball America. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
- ^ "Antonio Puesán on Twitter".
- ^ "Mexican League Cancels 2020 Season". July 2020.
- ^ Atlantic League Transactions
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)