Orlando Gonzalez, baseball player, 1976-1980

Orlando Gonzalez

Born: 11/15/1951 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

MLB Debut: 1976-06-07 | Final Game: 1980-10-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Orlando Eugene Gonzalez

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Biography

Orlando Gonzalez was a professional baseball player born in 1951, who played as a position player from 1976 to 1980. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 79 games, showcasing his skills primarily in the infield and outfield. Gonzalez recorded a total of 39 hits, contributing to a batting average of .238. While he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 5 runs and successfully stole a base, demonstrating his speed on the basepaths during his time in the league. Gonzalez's career unfolded in a transitional period for Major League Baseball, as the game moved away from the deadball era and began to embrace a more dynamic style of play. Although he may not have achieved widespread recognition, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination of players in the late 1970s, a time when the sport was evolving both on and off the field. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who strived to make their mark in the big leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
79 164 16 39 2 0 0 5 1 15 16 0.238 0.302 0.250 0.552 -334.4

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 33.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.552 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 21.1% below 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
1976 CLE AL 28 68 5 17 2 0 0 4 1 5 7 0.250 .255 (-2%) .320 (-6%) .360 (-23%) .681 (-15%) -148.3
1978 PHI NL 26 26 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.192 — — — — 0.0
1980 OAK AL 25 70 10 17 0 0 0 1 0 9 8 0.243 .264 (-8%) .326 (+1%) .387 (-37%) .714 (-20%) -186.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1978 NLCS PHI 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 29 20 209 16 2 14
OF 20 6 25 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1976 CLE 1B 15 13 116 8 1 7
1976 CLE OF 7 3 7 0 0 0
1978 PHI 1B 3 0 4 0 0 0
1978 PHI OF 11 3 12 0 0 0
1980 OAK 1B 11 7 89 8 1 7
1980 OAK OF 2 0 6 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 29
Left Field 6
Right Field 14
Designated Hitter 10

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Miami-Dade College - Kendall Campus Miami FL 1971, 1972
University of Miami Coral Gables FL 1973, 1974