Career
Valdez played mainly as a shortstop from 1980 through 1983 for the Boston Red Sox. He was also used as a second baseman and designated hitter by the Red Sox. Listed at 6" 2", 160 pounds, he was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed.
In 65 games over four seasons with the Red Sox, Valdez hit.207 (18-for-87) with two doubles, three stolen bases. with one home run and eight RBIs.
On May 6, 1983 Valdez was arrested by Boston police while in the dugout during a game. He was charged with statutory rape.
The charges were dismissed in July of that year after a grand jury refused to return an indictment. Following his arrest, Valdez was suspended with pay by the Red Sox and later designated for assignment.
He played for Boston"s Double-A and Triple-A baseball affiliates through the end of 1984.
From 1985 through 1988, he played at multiple levels of minor league baseball for the Chicago Cubs organization.
