Orlando McFarlane

Born: 6/28/1935 in Oriente, Cuba

Died: 7/18/2007 in Ponce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1962-04-23 | Final Game: 1968-08-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Orlando Jesus McFarlane

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Biography

Orlando McFarlane, born in 1935, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1962 until his retirement on August 21, 1968. Over the course of his career, McFarlane appeared in 124 games, where he showcased his skills with a total of 70 hits, contributing to a batting average of .240. He hit 5 home runs and drove in 20 runs, demonstrating his ability to make impactful plays at the plate. Although he did not steal any bases, his overall performance was a testament to the competitive nature of baseball during the 1960s, a decade marked by a blend of emerging talents and established stars. McFarlane's career unfolded during an era of significant change in Major League Baseball, as the game was evolving with the integration of players from diverse backgrounds and the increasing influence of powerful hitters. While his statistics may not have placed him among the most celebrated names of the time, his contributions to his teams reflected the hard work and dedication that characterized many players of his generation. After his retirement, McFarlane's legacy remained as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the journeys of those who contributed to the game during a transformative period.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
124	292	22	70	12	0	5	20	0	20	93	0.240	0.290	0.332	0.622	-100.1

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career SLG .332 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.622 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1962	PIT	NL	8	23	0	2	0	0	1	1	4	0.087	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	PIT	NL	37	78	5	19	5	0	1	4	27	0.244	.250 (-3%)	.312 (-10%)	.377 (-19%)	.690 (-15%)	-191.8
1966	DET	AL	49	138	16	35	7	5	13	9	46	0.254	.248 (+2%)	.309 (-2%)	.376 (+10%)	.685 (+5%)	91.7
1967	LAA	AL	12	22	0	5	0	0	3	1	7	0.227	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	LAA	AL	18	31	1	9	0	0	2	5	9	0.290	—	—	—	—	0.0