José Valentín
Baseball player and manager
Born
October 12th, 1969
55 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A baseball player, coach, and manager, Valentín had a significant career in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played as a shortstop and utility player for several teams, including the Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Mets, from 1992 to 2005. After his playing career, Valentín took on coaching and managerial roles in professional baseball, contributing to player development and team strategy in various organizations.
Played for the Chicago White Sox and New York Mets
Served as a hitting coach for MLB teams
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