 He had a win-loss record of 2-10, with an earned run average of 3.53 in 102 innings pitched.After the 1883 season, Valentine became an umpire, beginning in 1884 for the American Association, and umpiring 102 games that first season.He continued umpiring in the Association until midway through the season, when switched over to the National League, which is where he continued to umpire until retiring after the 1888 season.