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    EsmerlynValdez

    Pittsburgh Pirates
    • Pittsburgh Pirates
    • #55
    • Right Fielder
    • HT/WT
      6' 2", 234 lbs
    • Birthdate
      1/27/2004 (22)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Peravia, Dominican Republic
    • Status
      Active

    2026 season stats

    • AVG
      .302
    • HR
      6
      150+
    • RBI
      12
      150+
    • OPS
      1.090
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