Mario Valenzuela
| Mario Valenzuela | |
|---|---|
| Outfielder | |
| Born: March 10, 1977 Isla San Marcos, Baja California Sur, Mexico | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Mario Valenzuela Osuna (born March 10, 1977) is a former professional baseball outfielder.
Career
[edit]Valenzuela played for the Chicago White Sox minor league affiliates, beginning in 1996 at the age of 19 by playing in the Rookie League and eventually achieving Triple-A level in 2004.
In the Mexican Baseball League, Valenzuela played for the Saraperos de Saltillo (2005 - 2008), the Diablos Rojos del México (2009 - 2014), and the Guerreros de Oaxaca (2014 - 2017).
In 2006, Valenzuela played for Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic, finishing the tournament batting .250 with a home run and one run batted in.
For the 2009 World Baseball Classic edition, he joined Team Mexico as a replacement player for the injured Erubiel Durazo, going hitless in four at bats.
Valenzuela officially retired from professional baseball on January 26, 2018.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference or MiLB.com
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- 1977 births
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- Birmingham Barons players
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