Julio Valdez
| Julio Valdez | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: June 3, 1956 San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | |
Batted: Both Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 2, 1980, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| April 30, 1983, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .207 |
| Home runs | 1 |
| Runs batted in | 8 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Julio Julián Castillo Valdez (born June 3, 1956) is a former infielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox.
MLB career
Valdez played mainly as a shortstop from 1980 through 1983 for the Boston Red Sox. He was also used as a second baseman and designated hitter by the Red Sox. Listed at 6' 2", 160 lb., he was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed. In 65 games over four seasons with the Red Sox, Valdez hit .207 (18-for-87) with two doubles, three stolen bases. with one home run and eight RBIs.[1]
Legal troubles
On May 6, 1983 Valdez was arrested by Boston police while in the dugout during a game. He was charged with statutory rape.[2] The charges were dismissed in July of that year after a grand jury refused to return an indictment.[3]
Final years in the minors
Following his arrest, Valdez was suspended with pay by the Red Sox and later designated for assignment.[3] He played for Boston's Double-A and Triple-A baseball affiliates through the end of 1984. From 1985 through 1988, he played at multiple levels of minor league baseball for the Chicago Cubs organization.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Julio Valdez". Baseball Reference. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
- ^ Reading Eagle New Service (7 May 1983). "Red Sox's Julio Valdez arrested on rape charge". Reading Eagle. p. 7. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
- ^ a b Sports People (14 July 1983). "Rape Charges Dropped". New York Times.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1956 births
- Boston Red Sox players
- Bristol Red Sox players
- Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in the United States
- Iowa Cubs players
- Living people
- Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic
- Major League Baseball shortstops
- Minor league baseball managers
- New Britain Red Sox players
- Pawtucket Red Sox players
- Pittsfield Cubs players
- Winston-Salem Red Sox players
- Winston-Salem Spirits players
- Winter Haven Red Sox players