Coaching Career
Valentin will enter his sixth season in the Dodger organization and first as assistant hitting coach...was previously
the hitting coach for Triple-A Albuquerque (2011-12) and Double-A Chattanooga (2010) and the manager for
Double-A Chattanooga (2009) and Single-A Inland Empire (2008)...guided Chattanooga to a 65-74 record in 2009
and led Single-A Inland Empire to the playoffs with a Wild Card berth and a 68-73 record in 2008...began his
coaching career in 2006 as the hitting coach of the Mets' Double-A Binghamton team.
Playing Career
Valentin played the majority of his career with the Boston Red Sox as a shortstop from 1992-2001... a veteran of
11 Major League seasons, Valentin is the only player in Major League history to complete an unassisted triple play
(July 8, 1994 vs. Seattle Mariners) and hit for the cycle (June 6, 1996 vs. Chicago White Sox)...won the American
League Silver Slugger award at shortstop in 1995 and belted three homers in the 1999 AL Division Series to lead
Boston over the Cleveland Indians...led the AL in doubles in 1997 (47)...yielded the reins of shortstop to former Los
Angeles Dodger Nomar Garciaparra in 1997, converting to a second baseman and eventually shifting to third base
after a season-ending injury to starter Tim Naehring...Valentin spent three more seasons with the Red Sox before
ending his career with the Mets in 2002.
Personal
John William Valentin and his wife of 21 years, Marie. live in Holmdel, NJ...they have two children, Justin, 18, and
Kendall, 16. Enjoys working out and playing golf.
