Martin Benjamin (Valdes) Maldonado

Positions: Catcher and First Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 0", Weight: 235 lb.

Born: August 16, 1986 in Naguabo, Puerto Rico
High School: Dr Juan J Nunez HS (Naguabo, PR)
Drafted by the Anaheim Angels in the 27th round of the 2004 amateur draft.
Signed June 21, 2004. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 3, 2011 (Age 25)   vs. HOU 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Team: Brewers 2011-2013
2013 Contract Status: Pre-Arb Eligible, 1 yr/$494k (13) (details) [*]
Service Time (01/2013): 0.156, Arb Eligible: 2015, Free Agent: 2019 [*],
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