Ankiel signing likely limits Valdespin's role
The Mets signed 33-year-old left-handed hitting outfielder Rick Ankiel, severely cutting into the playing time of 25-year-old left-handed hitting outfielder Jordany Valdespin.
- Born: 1987/12/23
- Age: 24
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 190
- Bats/Throws: L / R
- Seasons: 1
- Place of birth: San Pedro de Macoris, Dom. Rep.
| Year | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 34 | 134 | 23 | 38 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 2 | .284 | .319 | .440 | |
| 2009 | 6 | 23 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | .174 | .208 | .174 | |
| 2010 | 65 | 270 | 40 | 78 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 33 | 8 | 45 | 13 | 10 | .289 | .323 | .437 | |
| 2011 | 107 | 404 | 62 | 120 | 24 | 3 | 15 | 51 | 21 | 68 | 33 | 14 | .297 | .341 | .483 | |
| 2012 | Mets | 94 | 191 | 28 | 46 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 26 | 10 | 44 | 10 | 3 | .241 | .286 | .424 |
| 2012 | 39 | 151 | 22 | 43 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 10 | 22 | 10 | 8 | .285 | .331 | .411 | |
| Career Total | 94 | 191 | 28 | 46 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 26 | 10 | 44 | 10 | 3 | .241 | .286 | .424 | |
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This Date In Mets History: May 7
One year ago today, Jordany Valdespin collected his first major league hit: a pinch-hit three-run homer in the top of the ninth off elite closer Jonathan Papelbon that turned a 2-2 tie into a 5-2 win. It was an unlikely victory in many ways.
A look at Jordany Valdespin's plate discipline
Jordany Valdespin has seen more pitches early on in 2013 but has his plate discipline actually improved much from where it was last year?
Refusing the Walk for an Extra Hack
Jordany Valdespin and the umpires intentionally or unintentionally ignored ball 4. How did that affect Valdespin's chances of getting doing anything better on the next pitch.
Video: Jordany Valdespin's walk-off grand slam
David Wright tied the game with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, and Valdespin sent 'em home happy in the tenth.
Jordany Valdespin HBP: A chronicle
Jordany Valdespin was hit by a pitch, and it was interesting.
JV nailed him right in the cookies
'Oh, God, this isn't going to be good.'
Quick Recap: Dodgers 7, Mets 6: Another Santana Stinker
The Mets lost to the Dodgers after Johan Santana had another bad start.
Yankees 4, Mets 2: Closer, But Still No Cigar
The Mets made a game of it but dropped their second straight game against the Yankees in the Bronx.
