Bobby Valentine Tenure

California Angels player from 1973 to 1975

Robert John Valentine (born May 13, 1950), nicknamed "Bobby V", is an American former professional baseball player and manager. He played for the California Angels from 1973 to 1975.

Quick Facts

Role: Manager
Team: Los Angeles Angels
Previous teams: New York Mets, Texas Rangers
Status: Former Manager

Lore & Background

Valentine was traded to the California Angels on November 28, 1972, and played for them as a regular starter. On May 17, 1973, he suffered a multiple compound leg fracture at Anaheim Stadium. He was traded from the Angels to the San Diego Padres on September 17, 1975.

Reader's Guide

Valentine's tenure with the Angels was exclusively as a player. He never managed the Angels. His managerial roles were with the Texas Rangers (1985–1992), New York Mets (1996–2002), Boston Red Sox (2012), and Chiba Lotte Marines (1995, 2004–2009).

Did You Know?

Two days before his leg fracture, Valentine was playing center field when Nolan Ryan threw his first career no-hitter.
Valentine was named Caribbean Series MVP in 1973 while playing for Tigres del Licey.
He was traded from the Angels on September 17, 1975, along with Rudy Meoli, for Gary Ross.