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30. Ellis Valentine

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  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. 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
 
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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)

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