Jose Valentin
ABOUT JOSE VALENTIN
MLB shortstop who hit 249 home runs and became known as a power shortstop during his career.
He was signed by the San Diego Padres on his 17th birthday.
He started his career as a shortstop but later became known for his versatility and ability to play multiple positions.
His son Jesmuel Valentin was a first-round draft pick of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2012.
He was once traded for All-Star slugger Gary Sheffield .
