Esmerlyn Valdez
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| Esmerlyn Valdez | |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates – No. 85 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: (2004-01-27) January 27, 2004 (age 22) San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
Esmerlyn Valdez (born January 27, 2004) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB).
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] He made 51 appearances for Altoona, slashing .260/.363/.409 with six home runs and 29 RBI. On November 18, the Pirates added Valdez to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[7]
Valdez was optioned to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians to begin the 2026 season.[8]
References
- ↑ "Konnor Griffin And Esmerlyn Valdez To Represent Pirates Organization At The All-Star Futures Game". MLB.com. 2025-06-30. Retrieved 2025-11-21.
- ↑ "Esmerlyn Valdez - Stats - Batting". fangraphs.com. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Esmerlyn Valdez Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez Aims To Take Control In 2025". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Pirates farm report: Konnor Griffin, Esmerlyn Valdez named to Futures Game roster". post-gazette.com. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Pirates Prospect Update: Esmerlyn Valdez promotion, Hunter Barco, Konnor Griffin". rumbunter.com. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ↑ McDonald, Darragh (November 18, 2025). "Pirates Select Four Players For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
- ↑ "Harrington, Bidois among moves as Pirates trim roster". mlb.com. Retrieved March 23, 2026.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)