Jordan Norberto Vallenilla (born December 8, 1986) is a Dominican former professional

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. He played in

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(MLB) for the

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and

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, and in

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(NPB) for the

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and

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Professional career

Arizona Diamondbacks

Norberto made the Diamondbacks Opening Day roster in 2010.

Oakland Athletics

On July 31, 2011, Norberto was traded to the

with Brandon Allen for

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. He made the

Opening Day bullpen in 2012. He missed two portions of the season on the

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with shoulder issues. He pitched in 39 games and finished the season with a 2.77 ERA and a 4–1 record. He failed to make the Opening Day bullpen in 2013 and opened the season with AAA

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. On May 8, 2013, he was released to make room on the 40-man roster for

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. On August 5, 2013, Norberto agreed to a 50-game suspension for his role in the

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Tampa Bay Rays

Norberto signed a minor league deal with the

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in January 2014. He was assigned to the Double-A

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on January 22.

Chunichi Dragons

Norberto was signed by the

of the

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to start the 2016 season. Norberto made his first appearance for the Dragons as a relief pitcher but was converted into a starter taking his first win against the

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on April 15, 2016, in a 6–0 win. On December 2, 2016, it was announced that Norberto had been released by Chunichi, however by December 23, it was reported that Norberto had been in talks to be re-signed by the Dragons for the 2017 season. It was announced on January 6, 2017, that Norberto had been given a 1-year extension by the Dragons.

Tokyo Yakult Swallows

On December 16, 2017, Norberto signed with the

(NPB). On June 20, 2018, it was announced that he had been placed on waivers. Norberto has since retired from professional baseball.

Post-playing career

In 2020, Norberto joined the

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as the team's bullpen coach. On April 10, 2024, the

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of the

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announced Norberto as their pitching coach.

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