Esmerlyn Valdez
Esmerlyn (Ramirez) Valdez
Born: January 27, 2004
Peravia, San Juan DO
Primary Position: Right field
All Position(s) Played: 1B, LF, OF
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 181
Career: 2022-2026
Esmerlyn (Ramirez) Valdez has compiled a career batting average of .263 with 59 home runs and 198 RBI in his 290-game career with the Pirates, Bradenton Marauders, Altoona Curve, Greensboro Grasshoppers, Salt River Rafters and Indianapolis Indians. He began playing during the 2022 season and has taken the field during the 2026 campaign.
 Pirates |
 Bradenton Marauders |
 Salt River Rafters |
 Altoona Curve |
 Greensboro Grasshoppers |
 Indianapolis Indians |
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | R | FLCL | Pirates | 33 | 124 | 99 | 25 | 23 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 29 | .232 | .371 | .394 | .765 | 39 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | R | FLCL | Pirates | 40 | 159 | 141 | 23 | 44 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 36 | .312 | .377 | .518 | .895 | 73 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | A | FLOR | Bradenton Marauders | 8 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .250 | .348 | .400 | .748 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | A | FLOR | Bradenton Marauders | 107 | 435 | 358 | 56 | 81 | 17 | 1 | 22 | 61 | 4 | 1 | 59 | 133 | .226 | .352 | .464 | .815 | 166 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | Advanced A | SALL3 | Greensboro Grasshoppers | 72 | 314 | 277 | 46 | 84 | 18 | 1 | 20 | 57 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 77 | .303 | .385 | .592 | .977 | 164 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | AA | EL | Altoona Curve | 51 | 215 | 181 | 29 | 47 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 53 | .260 | .363 | .409 | .772 | 74 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | Fall | AZFL | Salt River Rafters | 19 | 80 | 57 | 19 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 12 | .368 | .512 | .842 | 1.355 | 48 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | AAA | IL | Indianapolis Indians | 19 | 83 | 62 | 13 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 16 | .258 | .446 | .516 | .962 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 290 | 1191 | 992 | 178 | 261 | 53 | 4 | 59 | 198 | 7 | 5 | 154 | 313 | .263 | .375 | .503 | .878 | 499 | 14 | 32 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | R | FLCL | Pirates | LF | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 1.333 |
| 2022 | R | FLCL | Pirates | 1B | 5 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 3.200 |
| 2022 | R | FLCL | Pirates | RF | 13 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .917 | .846 |
| 2023 | R | FLCL | Pirates | LF | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | .556 |
| 2023 | A | FLOR | Bradenton Marauders | 1B | 7 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 4 | .947 | 5.143 |
| 2023 | R | FLCL | Pirates | RF | 18 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.778 |
| 2023 | R | FLCL | Pirates | 1B | 14 | 82 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1.000 | 6.000 |
| 2023 | A | FLOR | Bradenton Marauders | LF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 2024 | A | FLOR | Bradenton Marauders | 1B | 39 | 268 | 17 | 7 | 17 | .976 | 7.308 |
| 2024 | A | FLOR | Bradenton Marauders | RF | 36 | 57 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.639 |
| 2024 | A | FLOR | Bradenton Marauders | LF | 18 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 0 | .939 | 1.722 |
| 2025 | AA | EL | Altoona Curve | RF | 43 | 83 | 3 | 1 | 1 | .989 | 2.000 |
| 2025 | Advanced A | SALL3 | Greensboro Grasshoppers | RF | 30 | 63 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .969 | 2.100 |
| 2025 | AA | EL | Altoona Curve | 1B | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 6.500 |
| 2025 | Fall | AZFL | Salt River Rafters | OF | 19 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .970 | 1.684 |
| 2025 | Fall | AZFL | Salt River Rafters | RF | 19 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .970 | 1.684 |
| 2025 | Advanced A | SALL3 | Greensboro Grasshoppers | 1B | 14 | 107 | 8 | 1 | 7 | .991 | 8.214 |
| 2025 | Advanced A | SALL3 | Greensboro Grasshoppers | LF | 12 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 1.833 |
| 2026 | AAA | IL | Indianapolis Indians | RF | 17 | 46 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .958 | 2.706 |
| Totals | 240 | 738 | 36 | 17 | 31 | .979 | 3.225 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | R | Florida Complex League | Pirates | PIT | June 6, 2022 | August 23, 2022 |
| 2023 | R | Florida Complex League | Pirates | PIT | June 5, 2023 | August 22, 2023 |
| 2023 | A | Florida State League | Bradenton Marauders | PIT | September 1, 2023 | September 10, 2023 |
| 2024 | A | Florida State League | Bradenton Marauders | PIT | April 5, 2024 | September 8, 2024 |
| 2025 | Advanced A | South Atlantic League | Greensboro Grasshoppers | PIT | April 4, 2025 | June 29, 2025 |
| 2025 | AA | Eastern League | Altoona Curve | PIT | July 1, 2025 | September 14, 2025 |
| 2025 | Fall | Arizona Fall League | Salt River Rafters | October 7, 2025 | November 11, 2025 | |
| 2026 | AAA | International League | Indianapolis Indians |
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