Esmerlyn Valdez #5
Indianapolis Indians
Triple-A Affiliate
- OF
- B/T: R/R
- 6' 2"/234
- Age: 22
- Esmerlyn Valdez
- Status: Active
- Born: 1/27/2004 in San Juan La Maguana, Dominican Republic
2026 Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 132 | .235 | 5 | 20 | 0 | .793 |
MiLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1337 | .259 | 65 | 240 | 13 | .836 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 MiLB Stats | 132 | 18 | 31 | 5 | 20 | 0 | .235 | .376 | .793 |
| MiLB Career Stats | 1337 | 219 | 346 | 65 | 240 | 13 | .259 | .366 | .836 |
- Next IND Game: 5-13 @ LOU
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Caleb Ferguson In play, run(s) to Esmerlyn Valdez
Caleb Ferguson In play, run(s) to Esmerlyn Valdez
Esmerlyn Valdez walks. Nick Cimillo scores. Termarr Johnson to 3rd. Wyatt Hendrie to 2nd.
Hancel Rincon In play, run(s) to Esmerlyn Valdez
Ian Bedell In play, run(s) to Esmerlyn Valdez
Pete Hansen Ball to Esmerlyn Valdez
Esmerlyn Valdez singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Ryan Kreidler. Mitch Jebb scores.
Aaron Rozek In play, run(s) to Esmerlyn Valdez
Esmerlyn Valdez singles on a line drive to center fielder Emmanuel Rodriguez. Termarr Johnson scores. Tyler Callihan scores. Esmerlyn Valdez to 2nd.
Latest Transactions
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March 9, 2026 | Pittsburgh Pirates optioned OF Esmerlyn Valdez to Indianapolis Indians. |
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March 5, 2026 | OF Esmerlyn Valdez assigned to Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects. |
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November 18, 2025 | Pittsburgh Pirates selected the contract of OF Esmerlyn Valdez from Altoona Curve. |
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November 8, 2025 | National League Fall Stars activated OF Esmerlyn Valdez. |
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September 10, 2025 | OF Esmerlyn Valdez assigned to Salt River Rafters. |
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July 15, 2025 | Altoona Curve activated OF Esmerlyn Valdez from the temporarily inactive list. |
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July 15, 2025 | Altoona Curve activated OF Esmerlyn Valdez from the temporarily inactive list. |
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July 11, 2025 | National League Futures activated OF Esmerlyn Valdez. |
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July 11, 2025 | Altoona Curve placed OF Esmerlyn Valdez on the temporarily inactive list. |
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July 1, 2025 | OF Esmerlyn Valdez assigned to Altoona Curve from Greensboro Grasshoppers. |
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April 4, 2025 | OF Esmerlyn Valdez assigned to Greensboro Grasshoppers from Bradenton Marauders. |
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March 6, 2025 | activated 1B Esmerlyn Valdez. |
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February 26, 2025 | 1B Esmerlyn Valdez assigned to Pittsburgh Pirates. |
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July 9, 2024 | Bradenton Marauders activated OF Esmerlyn Valdez from the 7-day injured list. |
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June 29, 2024 | Bradenton Marauders placed OF Esmerlyn Valdez on the 7-day injured list. |
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March 8, 2024 | OF Esmerlyn Valdez assigned to Pittsburgh Pirates. |
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August 31, 2023 | OF Esmerlyn Valdez assigned to Bradenton Marauders from FCL Pirates. |
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April 27, 2023 | Pirates Organization activated OF Esmerlyn Valdez. |
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March 20, 2023 | OF Esmerlyn Valdez and assigned to Pittsburgh Pirates. |
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June 5, 2022 | OF Esmerlyn Valdez assigned to FCL Pirates. |
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June 5, 2022 | FCL Pirates activated OF Esmerlyn Valdez. |
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April 3, 2022 | OF Esmerlyn Valdez and assigned to Pittsburgh Pirates. |
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July 11, 2021 | OF Esmerlyn Valdez and assigned to DSL PIT Gold from DSL PIT Black. |
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January 15, 2021 | OF Esmerlyn Valdez assigned to DSL Pirates1. |
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January 15, 2021 | Pittsburgh Pirates signed free agent OF Esmerlyn Valdez to a minor league contract. |
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Awards
FCL Player of the Week
| Week | ||
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| 07/02/2023 | FCL Pirates | FCL |
FCL Player of the Month
| Month | ||
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| 07/2023 | FCL Pirates | FCL |
FSL Post-Season All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2024 | Bradenton Marauders | FSL |
EAS Player of the Week
| Week | ||
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| 08/31/2025 | Altoona Curve | EAS |
SAL Most Valuable Player
| Year | ||
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| 2025 | Greensboro Grasshoppers | SAL |
SAL Post-Season All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2025 | Greensboro Grasshoppers | SAL |
Baseball America High Class A All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2025 | Greensboro Grasshoppers | SAL |
AFL Player of the Week
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| 10/19/2025 | Salt River Rafters | AFL |
AFL Rising Stars
| Year | ||
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| 2025 | Salt River Rafters | AFL |
AFL Hitter of the Year
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| 2025 | Salt River Rafters | AFL |
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