Chris Valaika #3
Iowa Cubs
Triple-A Affiliate
- 2B
- B/T: R/R
- 5' 11"/205
- Christopher Andrew Valaika
- Status: Free Agent
- Born: 8/14/1985 in Santa Monica, CA
- Draft: 2006, Cincinnati Reds, Round: 3, Overall Pick: 84
- College: UC Santa Barbara
- MLB Debut: 8/24/2010
- Relationship(s): brother of Matt Valaika brother of Pat Valaika brother of Nick Valaika
MiLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 3670 | .277 | 83 | 482 | 23 | .735 |
MLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 248 | .238 | 5 | 24 | 1 | .633 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
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| MiLB Career Stats | 3670 | 448 | 1016 | 83 | 482 | 23 | .277 | .325 | .735 |
| MLB Career Stats | 248 | 20 | 59 | 5 | 24 | 1 | .238 | .282 | .633 |
Latest Transactions
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November 6, 2015 | 1B Chris Valaika elected free agency. |
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July 20, 2015 | Iowa Cubs activated 1B Chris Valaika from the 7-day disabled list. |
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July 4, 2015 | Iowa Cubs placed 1B Chris Valaika on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to July 3, 2015. |
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December 28, 2014 | 1B Chris Valaika assigned to Iowa Cubs. |
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December 28, 2014 | Chicago Cubs signed free agent 1B Chris Valaika to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
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November 3, 2014 | 1B Chris Valaika elected free agency. |
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October 31, 2014 | Chicago Cubs sent 1B Chris Valaika outright to Iowa Cubs. |
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August 1, 2014 | Chicago Cubs selected the contract of 1B Chris Valaika from Iowa Cubs. |
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November 19, 2013 | Chicago Cubs signed free agent 2B Chris Valaika to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
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November 19, 2013 | 1B Chris Valaika assigned to Iowa Cubs. |
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October 1, 2013 | 2B Chris Valaika elected free agency. |
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July 25, 2013 | Miami Marlins sent 2B Chris Valaika outright to New Orleans Zephyrs. |
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July 23, 2013 | Miami Marlins designated Chris Valaika for assignment. |
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July 18, 2013 | Miami Marlins sent 2B Chris Valaika on a rehab assignment to New Orleans Zephyrs. |
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July 7, 2013 | Miami Marlins transferred 2B Chris Valaika from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Left wrist fracture. |
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July 4, 2013 | Miami Marlins sent 2B Chris Valaika on a rehab assignment to Jupiter Hammerheads. |
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May 8, 2013 | Miami Marlins placed 2B Chris Valaika on the 15-day disabled list. Left wrist fracture. |
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March 31, 2013 | Miami Marlins selected the contract of 3B Chris Valaika from New Orleans Zephyrs. |
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November 5, 2012 | Miami Marlins signed free agent 3B Chris Valaika to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
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November 2, 2012 | 3B Chris Valaika elected free agency. |
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September 4, 2012 | Cincinnati Reds sent Chris Valaika outright to Louisville Bats. |
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July 11, 2012 | Louisville Bats activated 3B Chris Valaika from the 7-day disabled list. |
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July 6, 2012 | sent 3B Chris Valaika on a rehab assignment to AZL Reds. |
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May 22, 2012 | Louisville Bats placed 3B Chris Valaika on the 7-day disabled list. right knee strain |
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March 25, 2012 | Cincinnati Reds optioned 3B Chris Valaika to Louisville Bats. |
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September 1, 2011 | Cincinnati Reds recalled Chris Valaika from Louisville Bats. |
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May 14, 2011 | Chris Valaika roster status changed by Louisville Bats. |
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May 13, 2011 | Cincinnati Reds optioned 3B Chris Valaika to Louisville Bats. |
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April 24, 2011 | Cincinnati Reds recalled Chris Valaika from Louisville Bats. |
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March 27, 2011 | Cincinnati Reds optioned Chris Valaika to Louisville Bats. |
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October 13, 2010 | Chris Valaika roster status changed by Cincinnati Reds. |
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October 6, 2010 | Cincinnati Reds reassigned 2B Chris Valaika to the minor leagues. |
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August 24, 2010 | Cincinnati Reds recalled 2B Chris Valaika from Louisville Bats. |
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March 19, 2010 | Cincinnati Reds optioned Chris Valaika to Louisville Bats. |
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November 20, 2009 | Cincinnati Reds selected the contract of Chris Valaika from Louisville Bats. |
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June 17, 2009 | Chris Valaika roster status changed by Louisville Bats. |
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January 13, 2009 | Louisville Bats signed free agent SS Chris Valaika. |
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Awards
PIO Most Valuable Player
| Year | ||
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| 2006 | Billings Mustangs | PIO |
PIO Post-Season All-Star
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| 2006 | Billings Mustangs | PIO |
Baseball America Rookie All-Star
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| 2006 | Billings Mustangs | PIO |
MiLB.com Short-Season Offensive Player of the Year
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| 2006 | Billings Mustangs | PIO |
MID Player of the Week
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| 04/23/2007 | Dayton Dragons | MID |
MID Mid-Season All-Star
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| 2007 | Dayton Dragons | MID |
MID Post-Season All-Star
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| 2007 | Dayton Dragons | MID |
FSL Player of the Week
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| 05/05/2008 | Sarasota Reds | FSL |
Futures Game Selection
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| 2008 | Chattanooga Lookouts | SOU |
INT Mid-Season All-Star
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| 2010 | Louisville Bats | INT |
INT Post-Season All-Star
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| 2010 | Louisville Bats | INT |
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