Luis Valbuena
Luis Adan Valbuena
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 200 lb.
- Debut September 2, 2008
- Final Game August 3, 2018
- Born November 30, 1985 in Caja Seca, Zulia, Venezuela
- Died December 6, 2018 in La Morita, Yaracuy Venezuela
Biographical Information[edit]
Luis Valbuena was signed by scout Emilio Carrasquel for the Seattle Mariners in 2002. He made his pro debut for the Aguirre (VSL) club in 2003-2004 before coming stateside in 2005.
Valbuena and fellow major leaguer Jose Castillo were killed in a car accident in Venezuela on December 6, 2018. They were coming home after playing a game for the Cardenales de Lara in the Venezuelan League. Another teammate, Carlos Rivero, was driving the car but survived the accident, which was caused by highway robbers who placed a rock on the road to cause the crash, then stripped the passengers of their belongings. Four men were arrested in relation with the crime the following day.
Notable Achievements[edit]
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 2 (2015 & 2017)
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