John Valentin Stats & Scouting Report

AB	3917
AVG	.279
OBP	.36
SLG	.454
HR	124

Full name John William Valentin
Born 02/18/1967 in Mineola, NY
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Seton Hall
Debut 07/27/1992
Drafted in the 5th round (121st overall) by the Boston Red Sox in 1988.

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Seton Hall SS Valentin, a .400 hitter this spring, is targeted for Rounds 3-4.

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