Esmerlyn Valdez

Esmerlyn Valdez
Pittsburgh Pirates
Third baseman
Born: (2004-01-27) January 27, 2004
San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Esmerlyn Valdez (born January 27, 2004) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

Career

On January 15, 2021, Valdez signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization as an international free agent.[1] He made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Pirates. Valdez played in 33 games for the rookie-level Florida Complex League Pirates in 2022, slashing .232/.371/.394 with three home runs and 20 RBI.[2]

Valdez split the 2023 season between the FCL Pirates and Single-A Bradenton Marauders. In 48 appearances for the two affiliates, he hit a cumulative .304/.374/.503 with six home runs, 36 RBI, and three stolen bases.[3] Valdez spent the 2024 campaign with the Single-A Bradenton Marauders, playing in 107 games and batting .226/.352/.464 with career-highs in home runs (22), RBI (61), and stolen bases (4).[4]

Valdez began the 2025 season with the High-A Greensboro Grasshoppers, hitting .303/.385/.592 with 20 home runs and 57 RBI over 72 games. He was selected to represent the Pirates organization at the 2025 All-Star Futures Game.[5] On June 30, 2025, Valdez was promoted to the Double-A Altoona Curve.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Konnor Griffin And Esmerlyn Valdez To Represent Pirates Organization At The All-Star Futures Game". mlb.com. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  2. ^ "Esmerlyn Valdez - Stats - Batting". fangraphs.com. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  3. ^ "Esmerlyn Valdez Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  4. ^ "Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez Aims To Take Control In 2025". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  5. ^ "Pirates farm report: Konnor Griffin, Esmerlyn Valdez named to Futures Game roster". post-gazette.com. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  6. ^ "Pirates Prospect Update: Esmerlyn Valdez promotion, Hunter Barco, Konnor Griffin". rumbunter.com. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
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