Valencia, Victor

Catcher (R/R) Height: 6’1” Weight: 210 lbs

Born: 5-30-77, Maracay, Venezuela

Quick Stats

2003 Age 26 AA 207 AB, .251/.319/.444, 11 2B, 9 HR

2003 Age 26 AAA 35 AB, .314/.314/.457, 2 2B, 1 HR

How Acquired:

Signed to a minor-league contract, 3-29-03

1994: Signed with the New York Yankees as a non-drafted free agent

Started 1994 in DSL

Started 1995 in GCL (R-)

Started 1996 in Oneonta (SSA)

Started 1997 in Greensboro (A-)

Started 1998 in Tampa (A+)

Started 1999 in Norwich (AA)

8-00: Promoted to Columbus (AAA)

10-15-00: Became a minor-league free agent

1-01: Signed a minor-league contract with the Cincinnati Reds

Started 2001 in Chattanooga (AA)

10-15-01: Became a minor-league free agent

1-02: Signed a minor-league contract with the Texas Rangers

Started 2002 in Charlotte (A+)

10-15-02: Became a minor-league free agent

3-29-03: Signed a minor-league contract with the Cleveland Indians

Started 2003 in Akron (AA)

8-03: Promoted to Buffalo (AAA)

9-3-03: Demoted to Akron (AA)

10-15-03: Became a minor-league free agent

1-04: Re-signed a minor-league contract with the Cleveland Indians; Invited to Spring Training 2004