30. Ellis Valentine

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General
Awards
Career Stats

Born: July 30, 1954 in Helena, AR USA
Weight: 205 lbs.
Height: 6'4"
Bats: R
Throws: R
Debut: September 03, 1975
Final Game: October 02, 1985

AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SB	AVG
6332	760	1762	246	948	118	0.278

An All-Star in 1977, Ellis Valentine would win the Gold Glove the following year and for a time was known as having the most powerful throwing arms in the game. Valentine could hit too as he had three straight seasons hitting more than 20 Home Runs. An Expos until he was traded during the 1981 Season, Valentine belted 95 Home Runs with 676 Hits.

The Bullet Points

Position: Outfield
Acquired: Drafted in the First Round of the Amateur Draft 1973.
Departed: Traded to the New York Mets for Dan Norman and Jeff Reardon 5/29/81.
Games Played: 638
Notable Statistics: 297 Runs Scored
676 Hits
136 Doubles
11 Triples
95 Home Runs
358 RBI
56 Stolen Bases
.288/.329/.476 Slash Line
16.8 bWAR

No Playoff Games
Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (1977)
Gold Glove (1978)
Most Assists by a Rightfielder (1978)
Most Assists by an Outfielder (1978)
Most Total Zone Runs by a Rightfielder (1978)