Carlos Valderrama (baseball) facts for kids

Carlos Alberto Valderrama Cordero was born on November 30, 1977. He is a former professional baseball player from Venezuela. Carlos played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in seven games for the San Francisco Giants during the 2003 baseball season.

Carlos Valderrama's Baseball Journey

Carlos Valderrama was born in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. He is 6 feet (1.83 meters) tall and weighed 180 pounds (81.7 kg) during his playing days. Before reaching Major League Baseball, Carlos spent nine seasons playing in Minor League Baseball (MiLB).

Minor League Success

In the minor leagues, Carlos Valderrama had a strong career. He had a batting average of .298, which means he got a hit almost 30% of the times he tried. He also hit 57 home runs, which are hits that let a player run all the way around the bases. He helped his team score 334 runs batted in (RBIs). Carlos also scored 427 runs himself and stole 203 stolen bases. A stolen base happens when a player runs to the next base while the pitcher is throwing the ball.

Coaching and Managing Career

After his playing career, Carlos Valderrama became a baseball manager. He used to manage the Augusta GreenJackets. This team is a "Low-A East" affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. An affiliate team is like a farm team, where younger players develop their skills.

Currently, Carlos Valderrama is the manager of the Eugene Emeralds. This team is a "High-A West" affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. As a manager, he helps guide and teach the players on the team.

See also

In Spanish: Carlos Valderrama Cordero para niños

• List of Major League Baseball players from Venezuela