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At Miami
Shawn Valdes-Fauli became a dominant pitcher out of the Hurricanes bullpen down the stretch run in 2003 with the development of a split-fingered fastball
under the guidance of new pitching coach J.D. Arteaga, Valdes-Fauli was masterful late in the season, earning four of his five saves while George Huguet was out with a broken hand
made a team-high 36 appearances, posting a 5-0 record and a 3.02 ERA
made 18 appearances over the last 29 games of the season, recording a 3-0 record during that time with four saves and a 1.69 ERA in 26.2 innings of work
should battle Huguet for closer duties in 2004
pitched 31 times out of the bullpen as a true freshman in 2002
went 1-1 with a 4.29 ERA over 35.2 innings in 2002
started summer ball at Topeka, Kan., in the Jayhawk League before moving on the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod League where he went 1-0 with two strikeouts in 5.2 innings of work.
Sophomore (2003)
Made a team-high 36 appearances with a 5-0 record and five saves ... moved into the closer's role at Long Beach State, picking up two saves after George Huguet broke his hand and missed the trip ... had a 3.02 ERA in 53.2 innings of work ... struck out 56 batters, while issuing 19 walks ... made 18 appearances over the last 29 games of the season, recording a 3-0 record during that time with four saves and a 1.69 ERA in 26.2 innings of work
also solid in middle relief, throwing two or more innings 12 times, including a career-best 4.1 innings against North Carolina State to earn the win and clinch Miami's berth in the College World Series
pitched three scoreless innings to pick up his first win on March 8 ... held The Citadel without a run on Feb. 28 over 2.2 innings, allowing three hits, while striking out two ... pitched 2.2 innings versus South Florida on March 11 in UM's 3-2 11 innings win ... held second-ranked Georgia Tech scoreless in two-thirds of an inning on March 29 ... gave up one run to the Yellow Jackets on March 30 over 2.1 innings ... closed out the game against Georgia Tech to earn the win ... held them without out a run in the eighth inning, the only inning GT failed to score ... tied a career-high with four strikeouts against 17th-ranked Florida Atlantic on April 2, holding the Owls scoreless and hitless in 2.1 innings ... threw 1.2 innings at Virginia on April 13th, surrendering three hits and three runs ... pitched two innings at FIU on April 16, allowing only two hits and one unearned run ... threw against FSU on April 18 and 20, giving up two hits ... pitched 1.1 innings at FSU on April 26, allowing one hit ... made three appearances against Savannah State, holding the Tigers to one hit in 2.1 innings of work ... earned his second save of the season, replacing J.D. Cockroft with the bases loaded and no outs in the ninth inning at Long Beach State on May 22 ... saved the game for Brandon Camardese on May 23, pitching one inning with one strikeout. 2003 NCAA Coral Gables Regional: Valdes-Fauli was the key for the Hurricanes in the Coral Gables Regional, picking up one save and one win
he earned the save against Bethune-Cookman on Friday night with two innings of work ... pitched a career-high 3.2 innings against Florida on June 1 to clinch the regional championship. 2003 NCAA Super Regional: Valdes-Fauli picked up both wins of the Super Regional
pitched one inning on June 7 and struck out one as the Hurricanes went on for a 10-9 win
threw a career-high 4.1 innings and struck out a career-best six as UM rallied for a 11-5 win in 11 innings. 2003 College World Series: Pitched effectively in all three games of the CWS, recording five scoreless innings
pitched one inning in the opener against Texas, striking out one while giving up one hit
was perfect over 1.1 innings against Southwest Missouri State to earn his seventh save of the season
threw 2.2 innings, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out three.
Freshman (2002)
Went 1-1 with a 4.29 ERA
pitched 35.2 innings allowing 41 hits, 19 runs (17 earned), 11 walks with 28 strikeouts
was among the team's leaders in ERA (4.29 ERA, 3rd) and appearances (31, 2nd)
went two scoreless innings in his collegiate debut in the second game against Tennessee
followed up his UT effort by blanking FIU and Florida in his next two appearances
was first hit for two runs on three hits in game two against Minnesota, but followed up the performance by earning the win in relief in game three versus the Golden Gophers
had a career-high four strikeouts in the win over Minnesota
continued his good pitching against FIU, holding the Golden Panthers scoreless for two innings with three strikeouts
hit for two runs on three hits against Southern California in the Kia Baseball Bash
was part of the win over Cal State Fullerton at the Kia Bash going 1.2 innings with two hits, no runs and one strikeout
after giving up a combined five runs in outings against South Florida and Rutgers, had a season-long string of six scoreless appearances including games against UCLA and Florida State
in game three against FSU (April 14) allowed two runs on one hit in 2.1 innings of work with a walk and two strikeouts
made two appearances versus Long Beach State, allowing an earned run and a hit in his second outing
also made two appearances at North Carolina
pitched two innings versus FIU with one earned run on four hits and two strikeouts
pitched 1.0 inning in game three against Bethune-Cookman with one hit, one walk and two strikeouts
pitched two-third of an inning in game two against Georgia Tech
retired the final out in game three at Georgia Tech
pitched 1.2 innings in game one against Jacksonville with one hit, one earned run and one walk
allowed two hits, two earned runs and one walk without recording an out against Jacksonville
did not appear in the NCAA Regional. 2002 NCAA Columbia Super Regional: Pitched one-third of an inning in the Super Regional finale against South Carolina, retiring the only batter he faced.
Christopher Columbus High School
Coached by Joe Weber in high school and by Emilio Fernandez with the Florida Bombers
traveled with the Bombers to Tennessee, Ohio and throughout Florida
attended the same high school as former UM teammates Kiki Bengochea, Danny Matienzo and Matt Barket
was a four-year letterwinner. Senior (2001): Went 7-1 with a 1.24 ERA with 62 strikeouts and two saves
was a Miami Herald First-Team All-Dade selection and second-team All-State pick
team went 24-4 and fell in district playoffs. Junior (2000): Went 2-1 with a 2.45 ERA, eight strikeouts and two saves
team claimed district championship. Sophomore (1999): Went 5-0 with a 1.12 ERA with 46 strikeouts and three saves. Freshman (1998): Went 4-1 with a 2.04 ERA with 28 strikeouts and one save.
Personal
Full name is Christopher Shawn Valdes-Fauli
son of Carlos and Vivien Valdes-Fauli
has two brothers, Carlos and Eric and one sister, Christies
earned Principal's Honors and earned 85 hours of community service ... majoring in criminology.
Valdes-Faulis Bests
Innings Pitched: 4.1 vs. NC State, 6/8/03
Hits: 6 vs. NC State, 6/8/03
Earned Runs: 2 (twelve times), last vs. Georgia Tech, 5/9/03
Walks: 4 vs. Georgia Tech, 3/30/03
Strikeouts: 5 vs. NC State, 6/8/03
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