John Valentin Memorabilia & Collectibles

About John Valentin Memorabilia & Collectibles

About John Valentin:

John Valentin (full name: John William Valentin; no nicknames) played shortstop, third baseman and second baseman from 1992 until 2002 for the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets. He played for the Red Sox from 1992 - 2001 and Mets in 2002. Over 11 seasons, he played 1105 games, hit 124 home runs, drove in 614 runs, and stole 47 bases. Born on February 18, 1967 in Mineola, NY, Valentin stands 6' 0" and weighs 170 lb. He attended high school and was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 5th round of the 1988 amateur draft. His debut was on July 27, 1992 and he played his final game on September 29, 2002. Over his career, Valentin made $32,659,000. Common misspellings of his name include John james jim jimmy John jon William valentien Valentin.