Splits are prorated to 162 games when based on full-game data and 650 PAs when not.
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Platoon Splits
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First or Second Half
- Determined by All-Star Break
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-3, 235lb (190cm, 106kg)
Born: November 5, 1981 in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic do
High School: Escuela Rural Palenque (Palenque, Dominican Republic)
Debut:
August 1, 2004
(Age 22-270d,
18,513th in major league history)
vs. STL 0.1 IP, 1 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 1 ER
Last Game:
September 25, 2011
(Age 29-324d)
vs. SEA 1.0 IP, 3 H, 1 SO, 0 BB, 1 ER
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 2009 season
Agents: SFX
Full Name: Merkin R. Valdéz
Pronunciation: \mur-KEEN\
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Career
-0.4
3
1
5.57
74
1
0
72.2
59
1.734
Splits are prorated to 162 games when based on full-game data and 650 PAs when not.
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Season Totals