Javier Valdes 2022 Game Worn & Signed Grey Atlanta Braves Baseball Nike Dri-Fit Shirt

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 grey Atlanta Braves Baseball Nike Dri-Fit Shirt was game worn by Javier Valdes under his Jersey in 2022 as a member of the Mississippi Braves. The Mississippi Braves, or M-Braves as they are referred to locally, are a Minor League Baseball team based in Pearl, Mississippi, a suburb of Jackson. The team is the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and plays in the Southern League. Valdes played in 23 games with Mississippi and collected 18 Hits and knocked in 11 Runs. The talented hitter has signed the Shirt and added “GAME WORN” in black. Sweet Game Worn Braves Shirt obtained directly from the Rising Prospect!