49 Facts About Danny Valencia

Daniel Paul Valencia is an American-Israeli professional baseball player who currently plays for the Israeli national baseball team.

Danny Valencia has played in Major League Baseball for the Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays, Oakland Athletics, and Seattle Mariners.

Danny Valencia was drafted while he was a junior at the University of Miami by the Twins in the 19th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft, the 576th player overall.

Danny Valencia entered the 2010 season ranked as the sixth-best prospect of the Twins by Baseball America.

Danny Valencia made his major league debut with the Twins in June 2010.

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Danny Valencia was named the third baseman on Baseball America's 2010 All-Rookie Team, and on the 2010 Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team.

In January 2017 Danny Valencia was confirmed to be on the roster for Israel at the 2017 World Baseball Classic; however, when the final roster was released, he was not included.

In September 2019, Danny Valencia obtained Israeli citizenship and joined Team Israel.

Danny Valencia played for Team Israel at the 2019 European Baseball Championship.

Danny Valencia played first base for Team Israel at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo in the summer of 2021, and tied for the lead at the Olympics with three home runs.

Danny Valencia's parents are Mindy Valencia, who is Jewish, and Michael Valencia, a Cuban immigrant who converted to Judaism.

In 1996, Danny Valencia pitched for the Boca Raton Babe Ruth League 12-and-under all-star baseball team that won the Florida state championship.

Danny Valencia's two key hitting coaches growing up were Bob Molinaro, a family friend who is a former major leaguer and Eastern League manager, and Valencia's mother Mindy.

Danny Valencia attended Spanish River High School and played shortstop for four years on its Sharks baseball team.

Danny Valencia earned South Florida Sun-Sentinel All-County honors as a junior, and was named first team All-Palm Beach County three times and second-team All-State twice.

Danny Valencia was the 2004 Southern Conference Freshman of the Year, and was voted second-team All-Conference.

Homesick for Florida, Danny Valencia sought to transfer to the University of Miami after his freshman year, even though it only offered him a modest scholarship.

Danny Valencia appealed to a university committee which ruled in his favor, allowing him to leave while preserving his eligibility.

When Braun left to join the Milwaukee Brewers' farm system in 2005, Danny Valencia replaced him at third base for his junior year, batting.

Danny Valencia then played seven games for the Orleans Cardinals in the Cape Cod League in the summer of 2006.

Danny Valencia was named a 2006 Appalachian League Postseason All-Star, and then batted.

Danny Valencia was selected as a Midwest League All Star in 2007, while playing with the Beloit Snappers, for whom he batted.

Danny Valencia earned Florida State League "Player of the Week" honors, batting.

Danny Valencia was named a Florida State League All Star, and helped the Miracle capture the FSL 2008 Western Division first half crown.

Danny Valencia was promoted to the Twins' Double-A affiliate, the New Britain Rock Cats, for the second half of the season.

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Danny Valencia spent spring training with the Twins in 2009 as a non-roster invitee, batting.

The Twins management indicated that it felt that Danny Valencia would be one of the top position players of the future.

Danny Valencia worked on his defense–worked extra before games–and everyone knows he can swing the bat.

Danny Valencia entered the 2010 season ranked as the Twins' sixth-best prospect by Baseball America.

Danny Valencia began 2010 playing third base for Rochester, and was batting.

The next day, Danny Valencia became the first Twins rookie to have back-to-back games with four hits apiece.

Danny Valencia came in 3rd among AL rookies in hits and total bases.

Danny Valencia was named the third baseman on Baseball America's 2010 All-Rookie Team, and the third baseman on the 2010 Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team.

Danny Valencia came in third in the voting for 2010 AL Rookie of the Year, with one second-place vote and nine third-place votes.

Danny Valencia led the team in games played and at bats, and led the AL in games played at third base.

In 2012, Danny Valencia was replaced by Trevor Plouffe as the team's everyday third baseman after mediocre play during the season.

Danny Valencia remained with the major league club for the rest of the season, appearing in six games.

Danny Valencia was traded to the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations eight days later, on November 28,2012.

Danny Valencia was recalled from the Triple-A Norfolk Tides on August 19,2013.

Danny Valencia was traded to the Kansas City Royals for outfielder David Lough on December 18,2013.

On May 22,2014, Danny Valencia was given the starting third baseman job by the Royals, after hitting.

On July 28,2014, Danny Valencia was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for pitcher Liam Hendriks and catcher Erik Kratz.

Danny Valencia played first base, third base, right field, and left field.

On November 12,2016, Danny Valencia was traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for pitcher Paul Blackburn.

On March 2,2018, Danny Valencia signed a major league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.

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Danny Valencia earned a spot on the Orioles' Opening Day roster, by mid-summer was Baltimore's everyday starting third baseman, and batted.

Danny Valencia was designated for assignment on August 10,2018, and released five days later.

On June 21,2021, in preparation for the games, Danny Valencia signed a contract with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Danny Valencia played first base for Team Israel at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo in the summer of 2021, tied for the lead at the Olympics with three home runs, and batted.