PIT @ CHCFinal 2-12, Sep 11, 2026
H-AB 0-3, AB 3, R 0, H 0, RBI 0, HR 0, BB 0, K 2, #P 19, AVG .232, OBP .345, SLG .510
Betting: PIT moneyline lost, run line +1.5 did not cover
BaseballMLBPittsburgh PiratesRight fielder
Esmerlyn Valdez
Stats, career and game logEsmerlyn Valdez is a right fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates who made his MLB debut on May 22, 2026.
72 MLB games17 home runs
Updated
About Esmerlyn Valdez
Esmerlyn Valdez, a right fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, was born on January 27, 2004, in San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic. He bats and throws right-handed and wears number 55. Valdez made his MLB debut on May 22, 2026, with the Pirates and has played for the team since 2026.
Agatha Research DeskUpdated Oct 5, 2026Season by season72
Every season, every MLB game of his career, newest season first.
| Season | Team | Games | AB | H | HR | RBI | AVG | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PIT | 72 | 241 | 56 | 17 | 47 | .232 | .510 |
| Career | 72 | 241 | 56 | 17 | 47 | .232 | .510 |
How he is doing now
2026 hitting.232 AVG17 HR, 47 RBI, 72 games
Pirates82-802026 regular season
Last game0 for 3Sep 11 at Cubs
Injury status
No active flag. Latest report 10-Day-IL (60d ago), no longer on the injury report.
Game log, 2026
PIT @ CHWFinal 4-2, Sep 9, 2026
H-AB 1-2, AB 2, R 1, H 1, RBI 1, HR 1, BB 1, K 0, #P 15, AVG .235, OBP .349, SLG .517
Betting: PIT moneyline won, run line +1.5 covered
PIT @ CHWFinal 9-3, Sep 8, 2026
H-AB 1-4, AB 4, R 1, H 1, RBI 1, HR 0, BB 1, K 0, #P 18, AVG .233, OBP .345, SLG .504
Betting: PIT moneyline won, run line +1.5 covered
LAA @ PITFinal 0-1, Sep 6, 2026
H-AB 0-3, AB 3, R 0, H 0, RBI 0, HR 0, BB 0, K 1, #P 12, AVG .233, OBP .344, SLG .504
Betting: PIT moneyline won, run line -1.5 did not cover
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LAA @ PITFinal 6-1, Sep 5, 2026
H-AB 0-3, AB 3, R 0, H 0, RBI 0, HR 0, BB 1, K 2, #P 20, AVG .236, OBP .348, SLG .511
Betting: PIT moneyline lost, run line -1.5 did not cover
SF @ PITFinal 5-4, Sep 2, 2026
H-AB 0-4, AB 4, R 0, H 0, RBI 1, HR 0, BB 1, K 3, #P 20, AVG .239, OBP .349, SLG .518
Betting: PIT moneyline lost, run line -1.5 did not cover
SF @ PITFinal 12-13, Sep 1, 2026
H-AB 1-5, AB 5, R 1, H 1, RBI 0, HR 0, BB 0, K 3, #P 19, AVG .243, OBP .352, SLG .527
Betting: PIT moneyline won, run line -1.5 did not cover
PIT @ STLFinal 5-4, Aug 30, 2026
H-AB 1-4, AB 4, R 1, H 1, RBI 2, HR 1, BB 0, K 1, #P 20, AVG .244, OBP .355, SLG .535
Betting: PIT moneyline won, run line -1.5 did not cover
PIT @ STLFinal 1-4, Aug 28, 2026
H-AB 0-4, AB 4, R 0, H 0, RBI 0, HR 0, BB 0, K 2, #P 17, AVG .244, OBP .357, SLG .526
Betting: PIT moneyline lost, run line -1.5 did not cover
PIT @ SDFinal 0-3, Aug 26, 2026
H-AB 1-4, AB 4, R 0, H 1, RBI 0, HR 0, BB 0, K 1, #P 17, AVG .249, OBP .363, SLG .536
Betting: PIT moneyline lost, run line +1.5 did not cover
Box score lines from ESPN.
Betting: his team's result at the closing moneyline and run line most of our sportsbooks closed at (3 books or more).
Did you know?!
A 6-RBI game
Valdez went 3 for 4 with 2 home runs and 6 RBI on Jul 11, 2026, in a 7-6 win against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Career
- 2026MLB debut6-2 loss vs Blue Jays
- 2026Best game3 for 4, 2 HR, 6 RBI, vs Brewers
- Sep 11, 2026Latest game0 for 3 at Cubs
Regular season
72 games
.232 AVG, 17 HR, 47 RBI
First MLB game
May 22, 2026: 0 for 3Blue Jays 6, Pirates 2
Latest game
Sep 11, 2026: 0 for 3Cubs 12, Pirates 2
Most often against
The teams he has faced most, with his teams' record and his line against each.
Cincinnati Reds7 games
2-5his teams
His line: .333 AVG, 3 HR, 6 RBI
Last met Aug 2, 2026
Chicago Cubs6 games
2-4his teams
His line: .190 AVG, 2 HR, 5 RBI
Last met Sep 11, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers6 games
4-2his teams
His line: .250 AVG, 3 HR, 9 RBI
Last met Aug 5, 2026
Miami Marlins4 games
1-3his teams
His line: .333 AVG, 0 HR, 1 RBI
Last met Aug 13, 2026
Philadelphia Phillies4 games
2-2his teams
His line: .467 AVG, 1 HR, 5 RBI
Last met Jul 2, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks3 games
1-2his teams
His line: .100 AVG, 0 HR, 0 RBI
Last met Jul 29, 2026
Injury history
ESPN's injury reports, newest first.
- Sep 12, 202610-Day-IL Hamstring
Valdez is dealing with an injury to his left hamstring and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
sdio / PIT
- Sep 12, 202610-Day-IL Hamstring
Valdez (hamstring) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.
ESPN / PIT
- Sep 12, 2026Questionable Hamstring
Valdez is dealing with an injury to his left hamstring and is uncertain to take the field for the Pirates.
sdio / PIT
Sources and updates
Stats, scores and injury reports come from Agatha's own records: MLB's own box scores, its transactions and ESPN's injury reports.
Updated Nov 9, 2026, 6:42 AM ET. Results and form refresh after every game; biography facts are checked weekly.