Esmerlyn Valdez #5
Indianapolis Indians
Triple-A Affiliate
- OF
- B/T: R/R
- 6' 2"/234
- Age: 22
- Esmerlyn Valdez
- Status: Active
- Born: 1/27/2004 in San Juan La Maguana, Dominican Republic
- MLB Debut: 5/22/2026
2026 Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 187 | .251 | 12 | 35 | 0 | .893 |
2026 Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 16 | .125 | 2 | 5 | 0 | .722 |
MiLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 1392 | .260 | 72 | 255 | 13 | .848 |
MLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 16 | .125 | 2 | 5 | 0 | .722 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 MiLB Stats | 187 | 32 | 47 | 12 | 35 | 0 | .251 | .385 | .893 |
| 2026 MLB Stats | 16 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | .125 | .222 | .722 |
| MiLB Career Stats | 1392 | 233 | 362 | 72 | 255 | 13 | .260 | .368 | .848 |
| MLB Career Stats | 16 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | .125 | .222 | .722 |
- Next IND Game: 6-09 vs COL
Splits
| Duration | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG |
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| Last 7 Games | 16 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 0 | .125 | .222 | .500 |
| Last 15 Games | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | --- | --- | --- |
| Last 30 Games | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | --- | --- | --- |
| Last 3 Games | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB |
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| 5/27 vs CHC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 5/26 vs CHC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 5/24 @ TOR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
2026 :
RF
(5)
More Esmerlyn Valdez
Esmerlyn Valdez homers (12) on a fly ball to center field.
Esmerlyn Valdez homers (11) on a line drive to left center field.
Esmerlyn Valdez singles on a fly ball to left fielder Hendry Mendez. Dominic Fletcher scores.
Austin Voth In play, run(s) to Esmerlyn Valdez
Esmerlyn Valdez doubles (11) on a line drive to right fielder Justin Dean. Termarr Johnson scores. Ronny Simon scores.
Esmerlyn Valdez's two-run homer
Esmerlyn Valdez's solo home run
Esmerlyn Valdez homers (8) on a fly ball to left center field
Chase Petty In play, run(s) to Esmerlyn Valdez
Latest Transactions
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May 28, 2026 | Pittsburgh Pirates optioned OF Esmerlyn Valdez to Indianapolis Indians. |
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May 22, 2026 | Pittsburgh Pirates recalled OF Esmerlyn Valdez from Indianapolis Indians. |
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March 9, 2026 | Pittsburgh Pirates optioned OF Esmerlyn Valdez to Indianapolis Indians. |
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March 5, 2026 | OF Esmerlyn Valdez assigned to Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects. |
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November 18, 2025 | Pittsburgh Pirates selected the contract of OF Esmerlyn Valdez from Altoona Curve. |
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November 8, 2025 | National League Fall Stars activated OF Esmerlyn Valdez. |
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September 10, 2025 | OF Esmerlyn Valdez assigned to Salt River Rafters. |
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July 15, 2025 | Altoona Curve activated OF Esmerlyn Valdez from the temporarily inactive list. |
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July 15, 2025 | Altoona Curve activated OF Esmerlyn Valdez from the temporarily inactive list. |
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July 11, 2025 | Altoona Curve placed OF Esmerlyn Valdez on the temporarily inactive list. |
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July 11, 2025 | National League Futures activated OF Esmerlyn Valdez. |
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July 1, 2025 | OF Esmerlyn Valdez assigned to Altoona Curve from Greensboro Grasshoppers. |
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April 4, 2025 | OF Esmerlyn Valdez assigned to Greensboro Grasshoppers from Bradenton Marauders. |
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March 6, 2025 | activated 1B Esmerlyn Valdez. |
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February 26, 2025 | 1B Esmerlyn Valdez assigned to Pittsburgh Pirates. |
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July 9, 2024 | Bradenton Marauders activated OF Esmerlyn Valdez from the 7-day injured list. |
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June 29, 2024 | Bradenton Marauders placed OF Esmerlyn Valdez on the 7-day injured list. |
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March 8, 2024 | OF Esmerlyn Valdez assigned to Pittsburgh Pirates. |
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August 31, 2023 | OF Esmerlyn Valdez assigned to Bradenton Marauders from FCL Pirates. |
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April 27, 2023 | Pirates Organization activated OF Esmerlyn Valdez. |
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March 20, 2023 | OF Esmerlyn Valdez and assigned to Pittsburgh Pirates. |
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June 5, 2022 | FCL Pirates activated OF Esmerlyn Valdez. |
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June 5, 2022 | OF Esmerlyn Valdez assigned to FCL Pirates. |
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April 3, 2022 | OF Esmerlyn Valdez and assigned to Pittsburgh Pirates. |
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July 11, 2021 | OF Esmerlyn Valdez and assigned to DSL PIT Gold from DSL PIT Black. |
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January 15, 2021 | Pittsburgh Pirates signed free agent OF Esmerlyn Valdez to a minor league contract. |
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January 15, 2021 | OF Esmerlyn Valdez assigned to DSL Pirates1. |
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Awards
FCL Player of the Week
| Week | ||
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| 07/02/2023 | FCL Pirates | FCL |
FCL Player of the Month
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| 07/2023 | FCL Pirates | FCL |
FSL Post-Season All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2024 | Bradenton Marauders | FSL |
EAS Player of the Week
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| 08/31/2025 | Altoona Curve | EAS |
SAL Most Valuable Player
| Year | ||
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| 2025 | Greensboro Grasshoppers | SAL |
SAL Post-Season All-Star
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| 2025 | Greensboro Grasshoppers | SAL |
Baseball America High Class A All-Star
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| 2025 | Greensboro Grasshoppers | SAL |
AFL Player of the Week
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| 10/19/2025 | Salt River Rafters | AFL |
AFL Rising Stars
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| 2025 | Salt River Rafters | AFL |
AFL Hitter of the Year
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| 2025 | Salt River Rafters | AFL |
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