About Rafael Valdez
Born 1967. Rafael Valdez is a Dominican baseball player.
Rafael Emilio Valdez Díaz (born December 17, 1967) is a Dominican former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher. He played for the San Diego Padres in .
Career Valdez began his professional career as a shortstop, playing two seasons at that position with the Charleston Rainbows in 1986–87. He converted to pitching in . In , Valdez pitched a perfect game for the Riverside Red Wave.
After his major league career, Valdez continued to pitch in minor league baseball until , when he played for the Allentown Ambassadors of the Northeast League.
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Who is Rafael Valdez?
Dominican Republic baseball player
When was Rafael Valdez born?
Rafael Valdez was born on 17 December 1967 in Nizao.
What is Rafael Valdez's occupation?
Rafael Valdez is a baseball player.
What nationality is Rafael Valdez?
Rafael Valdez is Dominican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rafael Valdez. https://biography.guide/rafael-valdez/
MLA: "Rafael Valdez." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rafael-valdez/.
Chicago: "Rafael Valdez." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rafael-valdez/.
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