Orestes Destrade

Born: 5/8/1962 in Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba

MLB Debut: 1987-09-11 | Final Game: 1994-05-24

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

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Biography

Orestes Destrade, born in 1962, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1987 until his retirement in 1994. Known for his powerful swing and left-handed bat, Destrade played primarily as a position player and appeared in a total of 237 games throughout his career. He recorded 184 hits, including 26 home runs, and accumulated 106 RBIs, finishing his playing days with a batting average of .241. His career also included a single stolen base, showcasing a bit of speed that complemented his offensive capabilities. Destrade's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the increasing importance of power hitters and the evolving strategies of the game. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Destrade's contributions to his teams were significant, particularly in clutch situations. After his playing career, he transitioned into coaching and commentary, helping to share his insights and experiences with future generations of players, further solidifying his legacy in the baseball community.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
237	765	80	184	25	3	26	106	1	87	184	0.241	0.319	0.383	0.702	-634.9

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .383 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.702 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1987	NYY	AL	9	19	5	5	0	0	0	1	0	5	5	0.263	—	—	—	—	0.0
1988	PIT	NL	36	47	2	7	1	0	1	3	0	5	17	0.149	—	—	—	—	-268.0
1993	MIA	NL	153	569	61	145	20	3	20	87	0	58	130	0.255	.265 (-4%)	.332 (-3%)	.403 (+1%)	.735 (-1%)	-109.8
1994	MIA	NL	39	130	12	27	4	0	5	15	1	19	32	0.208	.269 (-23%)	.338 (-7%)	.424 (-17%)	.763 (-12%)	-257.1