Julio Valdez


Julio Julián Castillo Valdez is a former infielder in Major League Baseball for the Boston Red Sox.

MLB career

Valdez played mainly as a shortstop from through for the Boston Red Sox. He was also used as a second baseman and designated hitter by the Red Sox. Listed at 6' 2", 160 lb., he was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed. In 65 games over four seasons with the Red Sox, Valdez hit.207 with two doubles, three stolen bases.
with one home run and eight RBIs.

Legal troubles

On May 6, 1983 Valdez was arrested by Boston police while in the dugout during a game. He was charged with statutory rape. The charges were dismissed in July of that year after a grand jury refused to return an indictment.

Final years in the minors

Following his arrest, Valdez was suspended with pay by the Red Sox and later designated for assignment. He played for Boston's Double-A and Triple-A baseball affiliates through the end of. From through, he played at multiple levels of minor league baseball for the Chicago Cubs organization.