Julio Valera
| Julio Valera | ||
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Win–loss record 8–4 | | |
| Earned run average | 3.59 | |
| Strikeouts | 69 | |
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Julio Enrique Valera Torres (born October 13, 1968) is a Puerto Rican former
Professional career
Valera signed with the New York Mets as an amateur free agent on March 6, 1986.
On April 12, 1992, the Mets traded Valera and a
1992 would be Valera's longest MLB season pitching in 30 games (28 starts) and throwing 188 innings with a 3.73 ERA. In 1993, Valera appeared in just 19 games (5 starts) with a 6.62 ERA and required
On March 18, 1996, the Kansas City Royals purchased Valera's contract from the Angels for an undisclosed amount of cash.[3] He finished the season with a 3-2 record, appearing in 31 games (2 starts) and compiled a 6.46 ERA in 61.1 innings pitched.
On December 30, 1996, Valera signed with the Chicago Cubs but did not pitch in 1997. In 1998, Valera attempted a comeback with the New York Yankees but struggled within their farm system.
References
- ^ "The New York Mets sent minor league pitcher Julian Vasquez to the Angels". latimes.com. LA Times. October 7, 1992. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ Nightengale, Bob (July 9, 1993). "Baseball/Daily Report: Angels: Blue Jays Cleared in Gruber Trade". latimes.com. LA Times. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ DiGiovanna, Mike (May 8, 1996). "Valera Haunts His Former Team". latimes.com. LA Times. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference
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