Orlando Sanchez, baseball player, 1981-1984

Orlando Sanchez

Born: 9/7/1956 in Canovanas, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1981-05-06 | Final Game: 1984-05-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

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Biography

Orlando Sanchez, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player primarily during the early 1980s. His career spanned from 1981 until May 6, 1984, during which he appeared in 73 games. Known for his versatility on the field, Sanchez made a modest impact with a batting average of .218. He recorded 24 hits and drove in 12 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively albeit with limited power, as he did not hit any home runs throughout his career. Sanchez played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, characterized by the evolution of player athleticism and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. Despite his limited offensive statistics, his role as a position player was instrumental in supporting his teams, as evidenced by his single stolen base, highlighting his speed on the bases. While his career may not have been marked by standout achievements, Sanchez's presence during the early 1980s contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history in an era that witnessed significant changes in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
73 110 11 24 3 2 0 12 1 7 19 0.218 0.263 0.282 0.545 -35.3

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career OBP .263 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career SLG .282 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.545 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 23.0% 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
1981 STL NL 27 49 5 14 2 1 0 6 1 2 6 0.286 — — — — -35.3
1982 STL NL 26 37 6 7 0 1 0 3 0 5 5 0.189 — — — — 0.0
1983 STL NL 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1984 KCR AL 10 10 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1984 BAL AL 4 8 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 39 18 95 5 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 SLN C 18 9 50 0 4 1
1982 SLN C 15 6 34 4 0 1
1983 SLN C 1 0 1 0 0 0
1984 KCA C 1 0 1 0 0 0
1984 BAL C 4 3 9 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 39