Javier Valdes 2022 Game Worn & Signed Official Rome Braves Road New Era 59FIFTY Hat

Description

Javier Valdes is an infielder and catcher in the Atlanta Braves organization. He was drafted in 2019 by the Atlanta Braves in the 21st Round with the 637th Pick. Valdes played college baseball for Florida International University.

Prior to FIU, Valdes played High School at Gulliver Prep where he helped the Raiders to a district and regional championship. Valdes earned team MVP honors in his senior season. For his FIU Career, Valdes hit .410 with seven home runs and 60 RBI’s.

In his freshman season at FIU, Valdes was named Freshman All-America by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. He hit .287 with 5 HR’s and 36 RBIs and collected 56 hits, 11 doubles and a triple. He was third on the team with a .380 on-base percentage. On February 19th, 2017 Valdes had a season-high four hits against Jacksonville State. On May 18th, 2017 he went 3 for 5 with 7 RBI’s and just missed hitting for the cycle by a double against WKU. At the Conference USA tournament, Valdes went 3 for 7 with a HR and two RBI’s.

In 2018, Valdes appeared in 51 games and hit .282 with three home runs and 21 RBI’s. He totaled 51 hits with ten doubles, drew eleven walks, scored 23 runs and had a .387 SLG%. Valdes had three three-hit games versus FAU, Louisiana Tech and Bethune-Cookman.

Valdes appeared in 54 games his junior season and split time between behind the plate and first base while hitting .255 with eight home runs and 30 RBIs. The talented infielder had 41 hits, nine doubles, one triple, a .472 SLG% and .379 OB%. Valdes went 3-4 with a home run and four RBIs against Miami. (2/27)

In 2022, Valdes split time between the Rome Braves and Mississippi Braves and hit .254 with 13 HRs and 45 RBIs. He also added 67 Hits, scored 45 Runs and notched a .826 OPS. The future is bright for the Atlanta Braves Prospect!

The featured Rome Braves Road New Era 59FIFTY Hat was game worn by Javier Valdes in 2022 as a member of the Rome Braves. The Rome Braves are a Minor League Baseball team of the South Atlantic League and the High-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. They are located in Rome, Georgia, and play their home games at AdventHealth Stadium. Valdes played in 54 games with Rome and hit 11 Home Runs and knocked in 34 Runs for an .854 OPS! The talented hitter has signed the Hat and added “GAME WORN” in black. The inside headband of the Hat features “VALDY 66” in black. (Valdes nickname and number) The Hat measures 7 1/4. Sweet Game Hat obtained directly from the Braves Rising Prospect!