Pat Valaika
Positions:
Pinch Hitter, Third Baseman and Shortstop
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
5-11, 200lb (180cm, 90kg)
Team:
Colorado Rockies (majors)
Born:
September 9, 1992
in Valencia, CA
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Draft: Drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 9th round of the 2013 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA).
High School: William S. Hart HS (Santa Clarita, CA)
School: University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
Debut:
September 6, 2016
(Age 23-363d,
18,885th in MLB history)
vs. SFG 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2017 season
2018 Contract Status:
Signed thru 2018, 1 yr/$550k (18)
Service Time (01/2018): 1.022
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Arb Eligible: 2020
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Free Agent: 2023
Full Name: Patrick Ryne Valaika
Pronunciation: \vuh-LAY-kah\
Relatives: Brother of Chris Valaika
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