José Valdivielso facts for kids
Quick facts for kids José Valdivielso |
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| Shortstop | |||
| Born: May 22, 1934 Matanzas, Cuba |
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| Died: March 4, 2025 (age 90) | |||
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| June 21, 1955, for the Washington Senators | |||
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| September 30, 1961, for the Minnesota Twins | |||
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| Batting average | .219 | ||
| Home runs | 9 | ||
| Runs batted in | 85 | ||
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José Martinez de Valdivielso (born May 22, 1934 – March 4, 2025) was a professional baseball player from Cuba. He was known as a shortstop, which is a key defensive position in baseball. José played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for parts of five seasons, from 1955 to 1961. He played for the Washington Senators and later for the Minnesota Twins.
José was born in Matanzas, Cuba. He threw and batted with his right hand. He was about 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighed around 175 pounds.
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José Valdivielso's Baseball Career
José Valdivielso played in 401 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He was a talented player who spent many years in professional baseball.
Playing for the Senators and Twins
In 1960, José was the main shortstop for the Washington Senators. He started in 92 games that year. He played in a total of 117 games, which was the most in his career.
Toward the end of the 1960 season, another young player named Zoilo Versalles took over the starting shortstop role. The Senators team later moved and became the Minnesota Twins. José continued to play for the Twins.
Career Highlights and Stats
José Valdivielso's professional baseball career lasted until 1964. In the major leagues, he had a total of 213 hits. He also hit 26 doubles, eight triples, and nine home runs. These numbers show he was a solid player who contributed to his teams.
Later Life
José Valdivielso passed away on March 4, 2025, at the age of 90.
