Mario Valenzuela

Mario Valenzuela
Mario Valenzuela
	Outfielder
	Born: March 10, 1977; Isla San Marcos, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Bats: Right	Throws: Right

Mario Valenzuela Osuna (born March 10, 1977 in Isla San Marcos, Baja California Sur, Mexico) is a former professional baseball outfielder.

Career

Valenzuela played for the Chicago White Sox minor league affiliates, beginning in 1996 at the age of 19 by playing in the Rookie League and eventually achieving Triple-A level in 2004.

In the Mexican Baseball League, Valenzuela played for the Saraperos de Saltillo (2005 - 2008), the Diablos Rojos del México (2009 - 2014), and the Guerreros de Oaxaca (2014 - 2017).

In 2006, Valenzuela played for Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic, finishing the tournament batting .250 with a home run and one run batted in.

For the 2009 World Baseball Classic edition, he joined Team Mexico as a replacement player for the injured Erubiel Durazo, going hitless in four at bats.

Valenzuela officially retired from professional baseball on January 26, 2018.

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