3B Jose Valdez #40
Hickory Crawdads (CHS) AAA
Age: 21 | Bats: R | Throws: R | Morale: Good
04/27/2026
 OA: 30 POT: 45
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3B JOSE VALDEZ #40 - AGE: 21 - BATS: R - THROWS: R - MORALE: GOOD
G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K AVG OBP SLG SB WAR
12 53 19 4 1 1 6 2 6 .358 .393 .528 1 0.6
BATTING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.  
Contact 45 50 45 55
Gap 40 45 40 50
Power 40 40 40 50
Eye 40 40 40 45
Avoid K's 50 50 50 55
FIELDING RATINGS
Catcher Infield Outfield
Range: - 60 45
Errors: - 55 45
Arm: 20 70 80
Turn DP: - 55 -
Framing: 20 - -
POSITION RATINGS
Pitcher: - Shortstop: 55
Catcher: - Left Field: -
1st Base: - Center Field: -
2nd Base: 50 Right Field: -
3rd Base: 55
       
RUN/BUNT
Running Speed: 70
Stealing Aggressiveness: 55
Stealing Ability: 60
Baserunning Inst.: 45
Sacrifice Bunt: 60
Bunt for Hit: 45
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result AB R H BI HR BB K SB
04/25/2026 WB Win, 3-2 5 0 1 1 0 0 1 0
04/24/2026 WB Win, 9-5 5 2 3 1 1 0 0 0
04/23/2026 WB Win, 5-4 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
04/22/2026 @ PSH Win, 9-6 4 1 4 0 0 1 0 1
04/21/2026 @ PSH Loss, 2-4 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
04/20/2026 @ PSH Win, 7-0 5 1 3 2 0 0 0 0
04/19/2026 SPO Loss, 1-4 4 0 2 1 0 0 0 0
04/18/2026 SPO Loss, 0-4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
04/17/2026 SPO Win, 3-2 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
04/16/2026 @ ORO Win, 5-1 5 0 2 1 0 0 1 0
PERSONALITY
He has a poor track record in terms of loyalty.
Birthday:02/06/2005
Born in:Oranjestad, SIN
Nationality:Dutch Antillean
Height:6' 1"
Weight:170 lbs
Local Popularity:Popular
National Pop.:Unknown
STATUS
Contract:Minor League Contract
Salary:-
Signed Through:-
Major Service:None, None
Service This Yr:None
40-Man Service:None, None
Pro Service:4 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Not yet eligible
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:-
ABA DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE 2026 BATTING STATS
Batting G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K AVG OBP SLG OPS WOBA ISO wRC+
Overall 12 53 19 4 1 1 6 5 2 6 .358 .393 .528 .921 .405 .170 162
Batting GS PA HP IW CI GDP SH SF TB EBH SB CS SB% RC RC/27 WAR  
Overall 12 56 1 0 0 0 0 0 28 6 1 1 50.0 11.0 8.48 .6  
Batting   AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K SF SH HP AVG OBP SLG OPS
Versus Left   12 5 1 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 .417 .417 .750 1.167
Versus Right   41 14 3 1 0 5 3 2 6 0 0 1 .341 .386 .463 .850
Batting   AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K SF SH HP AVG OBP SLG OPS
Last Week   29 11 2 0 1 4 4 1 3 0 0 1 .379 .419 .552 .971
April   53 19 4 1 1 6 5 2 6 0 0 1 .358 .393 .528 .921
Career   53 19 4 1 1 6 5 2 6 0 0 1 .358 .393 .528 .921
Home   28 6 2 1 1 3 2 1 2 0 0 0 .214 .241 .464 .706
Road   25 13 2 0 0 3 3 1 4 0 0 1 .520 .556 .600 1.156
Grass   41 12 3 1 1 4 3 1 4 0 0 0 .293 .310 .488 .797
Turf   12 7 1 0 0 2 2 1 2 0 0 1 .583 .643 .667 1.310
Day   17 6 3 1 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 .353 .353 .647 1.000
Night   36 13 1 0 1 4 4 2 5 0 0 1 .361 .410 .472 .882
As Starter   53 19 4 1 1 6 5 2 6 0 0 1 .358 .393 .528 .921
CAREER BATTING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ wRC+ WAR
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE BATTING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ wRC+ WAR
2023 Ft. Wayne - R 18 19 9 1 0 0 1 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 .111 .200 .444 .644 41 39 -0.1
2024 Ft. Wayne - R 19 128 525 205 30 4 34 130 118 62 3 3 81 6 5 .390 .455 .657 1.112 144 150 3.9
2025 Ft. Wayne - R 20 125 530 251 77 19 41 154 183 93 4 2 33 7 14 .474 .553 .923 1.476 199 199 8.3
2026 Hickory - AAA 21 12 53 19 4 1 1 6 5 2 1 0 6 1 1 .358 .393 .528 .921 157 162 0.6
Total AAA 12 53 19 4 1 1 6 5 2 1 0 6 1 1 .358 .393 .528 .921 157 162
Total AR 272 1064 457 107 23 76 285 303 156 7 5 116 13 19 .430 .503 .788 1.291 171 174
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
2026 Hickory - AAA 3B 12 12 9 26 2 39 4 .897 111.0 2.84 -0.4 .934
TOTAL 3B 12 12 9 26 2 39 4 .897 111.0 2.84 -0.4 .934
PLAYER HISTORY
10/17/2021 Entered the American Baseball Association as an international amateur free agent from Netherlands Antilles.
01/01/2022 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 30 (50); Power: 25 (50); Eye: 20 (45).
03/09/2022 Signed a minor league contract ($17,000 bonus) out of Netherlands Antilles with the Charleston Shiners organization.
01/01/2023 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 30 (50); Power: 25 (50); Eye: 25 (45).
10/04/2023 Wins the 2023 ABA Rookie League World Series with the Ft. Wayne Earthquakes!
10/18/2023 Signed a 1-year minor league contract extension with the Charleston Shiners organization.
01/01/2024 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 30 (50); Power: 25 (45); Eye: 20 (45).
07/09/2024 Was selected to the 2024 ABA Rookie League All-Star Game.
07/20/2024 Injured (calf cramp),day-to-day for 2 days.
10/05/2024 Signed a 1-year minor league contract extension with the Charleston Sea Dogs organization.
10/09/2024 Wins the 2024 ABA Rookie League World Series with the Ft. Wayne Earthquakes!
10/20/2024 Wins the 2024 AR SC Platinum Stick Award at SS.
10/23/2024 Wins the 2024 AR SC Most Valuable Player Award.
01/01/2025 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (50); Power: 30 (50); Eye: 35 (45).
06/27/2025 Goes 0-2 against the Sunrise Manor Sunchasers, ending his hitting streak at 46 games.
06/30/2025 Goes 5-6 against the Buckeye Local Panthers, with 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 RBI and 5 R.
07/01/2025 Goes 5-6 against the Buckeye Local Panthers, with 1 2B, 2 RBI and 2 R.
07/08/2025 Was selected to the 2025 ABA Rookie League All-Star Game.
07/14/2025 Injured (hand contusion),out for 4 days.
07/19/2025 Injured (sprained thumb),day-to-day for 2 weeks.
08/09/2025 Hits for the CYCLE, going 7-7 against the Buckeye Local Panthers, with 8 RBI and 5 runs scored.
08/09/2025 Goes 7-7 against the Buckeye Local Panthers, with 4 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 8 RBI and 5 R.
08/11/2025 Wins the AR SC Player of the Week Award.
08/31/2025 Goes 0-3 against the Haviland Thrashers, ending his hitting streak at 25 games.
09/09/2025 Signed a 1-year minor league contract extension with the Charleston Sea Dogs organization.
09/15/2025 Wins the 2025 AR SC Division Series MVP Award.
09/20/2025 Injured (back tightness),day-to-day for 2 weeks.
10/13/2025 Wins the 2025 AR SC Great Glove Award at SS.
10/15/2025 Wins the 2025 AR SC Platinum Stick Award at SS.
10/18/2025 Finished 3rd in 2025 AR SC Most Valuable Player Award voting.
01/01/2026 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (55); Power: 40 (50); Eye: 40 (45).
02/14/2026 Unsuccessfully completed training to improve his infield defense at the Charleston Sea Dogs development complex.
04/27/2026 Wins the AAA StC Player of the Week Award.
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