| Mario Valdez | |
|---|---|
| First baseman | |
| Born: November 19, 1974 Ciudad Obregón, Mexico |
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| Batted: Left | Threw: Left |
| MLB debut | |
| June 15, 1997 for the Chicago White Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 22, 2001 for the Oakland Athletics | |
| Career statistics | |
| Batting average | .238 |
| Runs | 18 |
| Hits | 43 |
| Teams | |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men’s baseball | ||
| Competitor for Mexico | ||
| Central American and Caribbean Games | ||
| Bronze | 2006 Cartagena | Team |
Mario Ayelar Valdez (born November 19, 1974 in Obregón, Mexico) is a retired Major League Baseball first baseman. He played during three seasons at the major league level for the Chicago White Sox and Oakland Athletics. He also played one season in Japan for the Kintetsu Buffaloes in 2004.
Valdez was drafted by the White Sox in the 48th round of the 1993 amateur draft. Valdez played his first professional season with their Class A (Short Season) Utica Blue Sox in 1986, and his last season with the independent Pensacola Central of the Central League, in 2004. His last affiliated season was in 2003, when he played for the San Diego Padres' Triple-A unit, the Portland Beavers.