Yordys Valdes #73

YORDYS VALDES.....Born in La Habana, Cuba...2019 graduate of McArthur High School (Hollywood, Fla.), where he was coached by former Major Leaguer Oddibe McDowell (played 69 games for Cleveland in 1989)…Batted .343 (25-for-73) with 20 runs scored in 23 games as a senior and led McArthur to their first-ever state semifinal appearance...Moved to the U.S. at age 12 and committed to Florida State before signing with Cleveland...Father, Oscar, played outfield for the Cuban national team.

2024

Posted career-bests in walks (44), OPS (.656) and on-base percentage (.339) in first season above Single-A ball, spending entire season at AA Akron...Reached base safely in 13 straight games, June 18-July 3, which included a 10-game hitting streak... Hit .278 (10-for-36) in 10 Sept. games to conclude the season (.822 OPS)…Made 62 starts at shortstop, 27 starts at second base and 18 starts at third base...Hit. 310 off LHP.

2023

Missed a month in July with a sprained fifth finger (pinkie) on right hand, which bothered him much of June...On the year stole 16 bases in 18 attempts, spending entire season at High-A Lake County.

2022

Career-highs in runs (56) and RBI (58) between Single-A Lynchburg and High-A Lake County.

2021

Went from 8/25/2019 to 5/4/21 without appearing in a game due to the canceled 2020 season...Spent first pro season in Single-A Lynchburg.