Tony Ordenana

Born: 10/30/1918 in Guanabacoa, La Habana, Cuba

Died: 9/29/1988 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-10-03 | Final Game: 1943-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: Antonio Ordenana

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Biography

Tony Ordenana, born in 1918, was a professional baseball player whose brief career in Major League Baseball took place in 1943. He played during a unique period marked by the impact of World War II, when many star players were serving in the military, creating opportunities for lesser-known talents to step onto the big stage. Ordenana’s time in the league was limited to just a single game, on October 3, 1943, but he made a notable impression during that brief appearance. In his lone MLB game, Ordenana recorded 2 hits and drove in 3 runs, finishing with a batting average of 0.5. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his performance showcased a promising skill set that could have flourished had he been given more opportunities. Despite the brevity of his career, Ordenana remains part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, emblematic of the many players who sought to make their mark during the challenging wartime era. His story serves as a reminder of the untold narratives of those who played the game at a time when the sport was undergoing significant changes.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	0	2	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +95.3% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +53.9% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +44.4% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — +49.0% above 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
1943	PIT	NL	1	4	0	2	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	1	0	2	5	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1943	PIT	SS	1	0	2	5	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	1