José Rafael Valverde, Dominican professional baseball player. Achievements include leading the National League in: saves, 2007, 2008. Named to National League All-Star Team, Major League Baseball, 2007, American League All-Star Team, 2010; recipient Hilton Smith Legacy award, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, 2007, National League Rolaids Relief Man award, Major League Baseball, 2007.
Background
Valverde, José Rafael was born on July 24, 1979 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic.
Career
Pitcher Arizona Diamondbacks, 2003—2007, Houston Astros, 2008—2009, Detroit Tigers, since 2010.
Named to National League All-Star Team, Major League Baseball, 2007, American League All-Star Team, 2010. Recipient Hilton Smith Legacy award, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, 2007, National League Rolaids Relief Man award, Major League Baseball, 2007.
Named to National League All-Star Team, Major League Baseball, 2007, American League All-Star Team, 2010. Recipient Hilton Smith Legacy award, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, 2007, National League Rolaids Relief Man award, Major League Baseball, 2007.