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Seattle Mariners: 5 Danny Valencia Career Highlights

By Paul Taylor

Mar 17, 2016; Mesa, AZ, USA; Oakland Athletics third baseman Danny Valencia (26) rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at HoHoKam Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2016; Mesa, AZ, USA; Oakland Athletics third baseman Danny Valencia (26) rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at HoHoKam Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 2, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics first baseman Danny Valencia (26) rounds third base before scoring a run against the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

3) Leading the way at third base

It turned out that the 2010 campaign was merely setting the scene for Valencia. The following year would be even better for him.

He proved to be a leader for the Twins, in the literal sense. By the end of the 2011 season, he finished first among all his teammates in games played, at bats and RBIs.

In respect of the league as a whole, he was also a leader among all third basemen. He played the most games at third base in the AL and led all Major League third basemen with 260 assists.

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