Chris Valaika

Quick Facts

Full Name	Chris Valaika
Occupation	Baseball Infielder
Date Of Birth	Aug 14, 1985(1985-08-14)
Age	39
Birthplace	Santa Monica
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Leo

Chris Valaika Biography

Chris Valaika is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Infielder who was born on August 14, 1985 in Santa Monica, California, United States.

Born to father Jeffrey Valaika and mother Ilona, Chris Valaika is the oldest son of 5 children. He is an American of Lithuanian descent. Valaika attended Hart High School in Santa Clarita, CA, and also attended college at the University of California-Santa Barbara. He was a member of the U.S. National Team, and won the silver medal at the U-18 Pan Am Cup in Curacao-Antilles and the gold medal at the 2004 World University Baseball Championship in Taiwan.

The Cincinnati Reds drafted Valaika in the third round of the 2006 First-Year Player Draft, and he started his pro career with the rookie class Billings Mustangs. Chris hit .324 with 22 doubles and eight home runs with the Mustangs, and led the Pioneer League in total bases (143)and hits (89); was second in runs scored (58), RBI (60), and games played (70); and third in extra-base hits (34) and at-bats (275). He compiled a Pioneer League record 32-game hit streak, longest in the Minor Leagues in 2006.

Chris Valaika Net Worth

Chris Valaika is one of the richest Baseball Infielder from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chris Valaika 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Christopher Andrew Valaika (born August 14, 1985) is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds, Miami Marlins and Chicago Cubs. He has since become a hitting coach for the Cubs rookie league team.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Chris Valaika height 5 ft 11 in Rene weight 210  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Chris Valaika Dating?

According to our records, Chris Valaika married to Sarah Preston. As of December 1, 2023, Chris Valaika’s is not dating anyone.

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Valaika was also called up for a brief stint with the Reds in 2011 to fill in for the injured Rolen.

Facts & Trivia

Rene Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Infielder. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Chris Valaika celebrates birthday on August 14 of every year.

In 2013, Valaika was one of several Miami Marlins players verbally assaulted by hitting coach Tino Martinez, resulting in Martinez’s resignation. When the organization considered promoting Valaika to the majors in August when Plácido Polanco was placed on the disabled list, Marlins’ owner Jeffrey Loria, who hand picked Martinez, vetoed the transaction, and the team promoted Gil Velasquez instead. With the New Orleans Zephyrs, he hit .235, with 7 doubles, 4 homers, 15 RBIs, and 1 stolen base. Before his wrist injury, he played 1st base, 2nd base, 3rd base, and shortstop for the Marlins. He hit .219, with 5 doubles, 1 homer, 9 RBIs, and no stolen bases when he was up with the Marlins.

Is Pat valaika a Lithuanian?

He is an American of Lithuanian descent. Valaika attended Hart High School in Santa Clarita, CA, and also attended college at the University of California-Santa Barbara.

Who is the Cleveland guardians hitting coach?

CINCINNATI — Oscar Mercado and Owen Miller were the only two Guardians players to log swing time with new hitting coach Chris Valaika in November before the Major League Baseball lockout took hold, and manager Terry Francona said that gave the duo a head start at the plate.

What nationality is Pat valaika?

Pat Valaika
Runs batted in| 92
Teams
Colorado Rockies (2016–2019) Baltimore Orioles (2020–2021)

Where is Sandy Alomar Jr coaching?

Sandy Alomar Jr. A longtime catcher for the Tribe, Alomar has been a part of the Cleveland coaching staff since 2009, long before even Francona arrived. Manny Acta first hired Alomar as the first base coach and he’s been around ever since.

Is Sandy Alomar still with the Cleveland guardians?

Alomar was replaced by Brad Mills as the bench coach and became their first base coach. On August 2, 2020, Indians’ manager Terry Francona left the team due to gastrointestinal trouble and Alomar served as acting manager until Francona returned on August 9.