Raúl Valdés, born November 27, 1977, left Cuba in 2003 and built a career that took him to the Mets, Cardinals, Yankees, Phillies, Astros and Japan's Chunichi Dragons.
In winter ball he has pitched for the Gigantes del Cibao in the Dominican league and the Navegantes del Magallanes in Venezuela, and has represented Dominican champions in the Series.
Valdés holds the career records for innings (85.0) and games started (15), is tied for the most wins (6), and has 61 strikeouts, one behind Juan Pizarro's record. His nine Series lead all active players.
In 2010 he led all pitchers in wins (2) and strikeouts (13) and made the All-Star team. In Miami in 2024, pitching for the Tigres del Licey, he threw five scoreless innings against Curaçao, allowing two hits and striking out seven, to tie the career wins record.
Position: Left-handed Pitcher · Country: Cuba / Dominican Republic · Born: November 27, 1977 · Career: 2010 – 2024 · Main club: Tigres del Licey · Innings Pitched: 85.0 · Games Started: 15 · Wins: 6 · Strikeouts: 61