Career
He also played in Japan for the Kintetsu Buffaloes (1999). Listed at 5" 11", 191 pounds, he batted and threw right-handed. In 15 relief appearances, Valdez had a 1-1 record with a 5.00 European Research Area without saves, giving up 10 runs on 20 hits and 13 walks while striking out 11 in 18.0 innings of work.
Valdez also played in the Giants and Red Sox minor league systems (1991-1998), posting a 35-37 mark with 4.07 European Research Area and 16 saves in 267 games, including 63 starts, 303 walks, and 591 strikeouts in 714.0 innings.