Paulo Orlando

Born: 11/1/1985 in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

MLB Debut: 2015-04-09 | Final Game: 2018-07-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Paulo Roberto Orlando

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Biography

Paulo Orlando, born in 1985, was a Brazilian professional baseball player who made a mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily as an outfielder. He played from April 9, 2015, to July 23, 2018, during a time when the game began to embrace a more analytical approach, influencing player development and strategy. Throughout his career, Orlando appeared in 278 games, showcasing his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. Orlando finished his MLB career with a batting average of .263, accumulating 230 hits, 14 home runs, and 81 RBIs. He also demonstrated his speed on the base paths, recording 18 stolen bases. Renowned for his athleticism and defensive prowess, Orlando played a vital role for the Kansas City Royals, where he was part of a team that aimed for competitive success in the American League. His journey from Brazil to the major leagues highlighted the global reach of baseball and inspired many aspiring athletes in his home country.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
278	874	98	230	44	10	14	81	18	22	203	0.263	0.289	0.384	0.673	-1440.2

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Career SLG .384 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.673 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 8.4% 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
2015	KCR	AL	86	241	31	60	14	6	7	27	3	5	53	0.249	.254 (-2%)	.316 (-15%)	.404 (+10%)	.721 (-1%)	-183.7
2016	KCR	AL	128	457	52	138	24	4	5	43	14	13	105	0.302	.255 (+18%)	.321 (+2%)	.417 (-3%)	.738 (-1%)	-109.5
2017	KCR	AL	39	86	9	17	3	0	2	6	1	1	20	0.198	.254 (-22%)	.324 (-31%)	.425 (-29%)	.750 (-30%)	-456.3
2018	KCR	AL	25	90	6	15	3	0	0	5	0	3	25	0.167	.247 (-33%)	.318 (-39%)	.409 (-51%)	.727 (-46%)	-690.7