George Valera facts for kids
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Valera in 2023
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| Born: November 13, 2000 Queens, New York, U.S. |
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George Valera was born on November 13, 2000. He is an American professional baseball player. George plays as an outfielder for the Cleveland Guardians team.
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George Valera's Baseball Journey
George Valera was born in Queens, New York. When he was 13, his family moved to San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic. He loved baseball and signed with the Cleveland Indians on July 2, 2017. The Indians team is now known as the Cleveland Guardians.
Starting in the Minor Leagues
George began his professional baseball career in 2018. He played for the rookie–level Arizona League Indians. He played well, hitting for a .333 average in six games.
In 2019, George played for the Low–A Mahoning Valley Scrappers. Later that year, he moved up to the Single–A Lake County Captains. He hit eight home runs and had 32 RBI (runs batted in) across both teams.
The 2020 baseball season was different. Minor league games were canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This meant George did not play in any games that year.
Moving Up the Ranks
In 2021, George played for the Lake County Captains again. He also played for the Double–A Akron RubberDucks. He had a great season, hitting 19 home runs and getting 65 RBI. He also stole 11 bases.
After his strong performance, the Cleveland Guardians added George to their 40-man roster on November 19, 2021. This means he was closer to playing for the main team.
In 2022, George split his time between the Akron RubberDucks and the Triple–A Columbus Clippers. He continued to play well, hitting 24 home runs and getting 82 RBI.
Recent Seasons and Challenges
George started the 2023 season with the Triple-A Columbus Clippers. He hit 10 home runs and had 35 RBI in 73 games.
He also started the 2024 season with the Columbus Clippers. He hit 17 home runs and had 50 RBI in 90 games. On September 16, 2024, it was announced that George needed surgery. He had a knee injury called a patellar tendon rupture in his right knee. This surgery ended his season.
After the season, George became a free agent. But on November 25, 2024, he re–signed with the Guardians. He signed a minor league contract. This contract also included an invitation to major league spring training. This means he will get a chance to try out for the main team again.
