Catcher (S/R) Height: 6’2” Weight: 170 lbs.
Born: 12-23-78, Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela
Age at MLB Debut: 23
2004 Stats
Quick Stats
2000 Age 21 A- 70 AB, .371/.463/.614, 9 2B, 2 HR
2000 Age 21 A+ 83 AB, .217/.316/.301, 7 2B, 0 HR
2001 Age 22 A+ 420 AB, .329/.396/.488, 33 2B, 10 HR
2002 Age 23 AA 443 AB, .336/.422/.576, 40 2B, 22 HR
2003 Age 24 AAA 274 AB, .325/.395/.474, 19 2B, 7 HR
2003 Age 24 AL 159 AB, .289/.345/.333, 4 2B, 1 HR
Signed as a non-drafted free agent, 7-15-96
Comments
4-1-03
The Hitting Machine is almost here. Victor torched the Eastern League in 2002, and it looks like he’ll turn his attention to the International League in 2003 as he works some kinks out in his throwing game. He will see some time in Cleveland this year.
7-15-03
Victor had absolutely nothing to prove offensively in Buffalo, so now he's finally arrived in the majors. Thus far, Victor has seen a lot of off-speed pitches, as his reputation has preceded him to Cleveland. When (not if) he adjusts, he'll be one of the best offensive catchers in the league. His defensive game is not as good as Bard's is, but he's closed the gap a little, which should be enough to make him the permanent catcher
Contract:
2003 Salary:
Arbitration: 2006
Free Agency: 2009
7-15-96: Signed with the Cleveland Indians as a non-drafted free agent
1997: Played in VSL
1998: Played in VSL
Started 1999 in Mahoning Valley (SSA)
Missed two months of 2000 season (rotator cuff tendonitis)
Started 2001 in Kinston (A+)
Started 2002 in Akron (AA)
9-9-02: Recalled by Cleveland
9-10-02: Major League Debut
3-3-03: Signed to a 1 year contract ($NA)
3-17-03: Optioned to Buffalo (AAA)