Jose Valverde Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Jose Valverde Memorabilia & Collectibles

Jose Valverde, whose real name is Jose Rafael Valverde is a player in the MLB who originated in San Pedro De Marcoris, in the Dominican Republic. He is currently playing with the Detroit Tigers and he was given the nickname Papa Grande. He can throw fastballs, slider and splitter. He made his MLB debut in the year 2003 when Brandon Webb was injured and he was called to play. In 2007, he became one of the ten finalists for the title ‘DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Year’.

He was traded to the Houston Astros on December 14, 2007 for the pitchers Juan Gutierrez and Chris Burke. He made his record of forty four saves and fifty one chances with a total of eighty three strikeouts. His ERA was 3.38 and he played with the Astros for a year. After the 2009 season, he requested to be a free agent, refusing the Astros offer of higher salary. January of the year 2010, he signed a contract with the Detroit Tigers. He represented the Tigers in the 2010 All Star Game with Justin Verlander as well as Miguel Cabrera. He is known for his emotional yet energetic style in the field and most analysts think that he has an overwhelming charisma matched with his exemplary skills. As a player, he bats and throws with his right hand and he still plays with the Detroit Tigers.

If you are a big fan of Jose Valverde, then hurry and grab some amazing memorabilia like autographed baseballs, autographed MLB jerseys, autographed MLB photos and autographed MLB bats. Another cool way of showing your support for your idol is by having autographed MLB helmets and hats, MLB photos, and signed tickets.

Jose Valverde (full name: Jose Rafael Valverde; Papa Grande) plays pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. During his 8 seasons, he has played games, won 21 games, struck out 532 batters, and has a 3.15 ERA. Born on March 24, 1978 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris, D.R., Valverde stands 6' 4" and weighs 255 lb. He attended Escuela San Lorenzo (Escuela San Lorenzo, DO) high school. His debut was on June 1, 2003. Over his career, Valverde made $22,600,052. Common misspellings of his name include Jose Papa Grande Jose Rafael Valverde.