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Name Team Age
John Valera Retired (1953, Age 37) Died (2007, Age 91)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 28
(1942)
RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Jesse Orosco League 0 11 years (120 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
C+ D-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- D- A+
Endurance Velocity Control
C- A+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
A- A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
A+ 0 10/13/1916
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 2 3
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(0.0 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

Stats  |   Splits  |   Playoffs  |   Energy  |   Improvements  |   Past Skills  |   Awards   |  Batting   |  Fielding   |  Game Log
Year Type   Chances    Endurance   Velocity   Control   Total 
1950 Majors 28.62 -2 / 2 -6 / 12 -4 / 14 -12 / 28
1951 Majors 44.15 -1 / 13 -2 / 14 1 / 17 -2 / 44
1952 Majors 30.80 -3 / 2 1 / 14 0 / 14 -2 / 30
1953 Minors 11.00 0 / 0 0 / 7 0 / 4 0 / 11
1953 Majors 18.72 -2 / 0 -4 / 8 -2 / 10 -8 / 18
Total -8 / 17 -11 / 55 -5 / 59 -24 / 131
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1953-11-01John Valera has retired from the Pittsburgh Pirates
1953-07-31The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted Terry Tatum to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated John Valera for assignment.
1952-07-02John Valera of the Pittsburgh Pirates is injured and is expected to be out 36 days.