• Full name Robert Alexander Valido
  • Born 05/16/1985 in Miami, FL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Coral Park
  • Drafted in the 4th round (112th overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 2003 (signed for $285,000).
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    Valido is part of a rich Coral Park shortstop tradition that also includes 2000's No. 3 overall pick, Luis Montanez. His defensive skills (strong arm, smooth actions, reliable hands) enabled him to hold off Rodriguez. He's the best defensive shortstop in Florida, though not quite in the same class as Robert Andino, a Marlins second-round pick out of a Miami high school last year. Offensively, he can't match Rodriguez' ceiling, but a team that believes Valido will produce at the plate could pop him as early as the second round.

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  • Rated Best Defensive Infielder in the Chicago White Sox in 2008
  • Rated Best Defensive Infielder in the Chicago White Sox in 2007
  • Rated Best Defensive Infielder in the Chicago White Sox in 2006
  • Rated Best Defensive SS in the Carolina League in 2005
  • Rated Most Exciting Player in the Carolina League in 2005
  • Rated Best Baserunner in the Carolina League in 2005

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