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Chris Valaika

Former Prospect Director of Hitting/Major League Hitting Coach - Cincinnati Reds (MLB) [2026]
High Level
MLB
Years
2004-2015 (2010-2014)
Proper Name
Christopher Andrew Valaika
Pronunciation
vuh-LAY-kah
Positions
SS (487) ... 2B (364) ... 1B (95) ... 3B (81) ... LF (2)
Height / Weight
5-11 / 205
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
August 14,1985   Age:  40.298
Place
Santa Monica, California
High School
Hart (Newhall,CA)
Colleges
University of California-Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara,CA)
Drafted/Signed
2006-3-84-Cincinnati Reds
Signing Bonus
$ 437,500
Service Time
1.093 (2014)
MLB Debut
August 24,2010
MLBAM ID
453362
Retrosheet#
valac001
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Brother of Pat Valaika ... Brother of Matt Valaika   [2008] Participated in the All-Star Weekend Futures Game (US Team)
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2006384June-RegCincinnati RedsYes SSCollegeCAUC Santa BarbaraNCAA 14YearjrPremiumPremiumRex de la Nuez 
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