Orlando Gonzalez
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1976-1980)
Orlando Gonzalez was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1980 for the Cleveland Guardians, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Athletics, a span of 5 seasons. In 79 career games, he hit .238 with 39 hits and 5 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1976-06-07
- Last Game
- 1980-10-05
Full name: Orlando Eugene Gonzalez
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 | .238 | .302 | .250 | .552 | -319 |
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 .552 vs. league average .700 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | .250 | .255 (-2%) | .320 (-6%) | .360 (-23%) | .681 (-15%) | -141.0 |
| 1978 | PHI | NL | 26 | 26 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .192 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | OAK | AL | 25 | 70 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 8 | .243 | .264 (-8%) | .326 (+1%) | .387 (-37%) | .714 (-20%) | -177.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 79 | 164 | 16 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 16 | .238 | — | — | — | — | -319 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (79 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 36 | 73 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 3 | .192 |
| Away | 43 | 91 | 9 | 25 | 0 | 2 | .275 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-10-05 | OAK | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-10-01 | OAK | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-23 | OAK | CHW | W | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980-09-21 | OAK | KCR | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-18 | OAK | TEX | L | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-09-17 | OAK | TEX | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1980-09-16 | OAK | TEX | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-08 | OAK | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-08-22 | OAK | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-08-19 | OAK | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Orlando Gonzalez: the record in brief
Orlando Gonzalez played a first major league game on June 7, 1976 and a last one on October 5, 1980. The season rows list, in order, the Cleveland Indians (1976), the Philadelphia Phillies (1978), and the Oakland Athletics (1980). Gonzalez played primarily as a first baseman and both batted and threw left-handed. Born on November 15, 1951, in Havana, La Habana, Cuba, Gonzalez was listed at 6'2" and 180 pounds. The given name on file is Orlando Eugene Gonzalez.
Across 79 games at the plate, Gonzalez's career line reads 39 hits in 164 at bats for a .238 average; the totals also include 5 RBI. Reaching base at a .302 clip and slugging .250, Gonzalez finished with a .552 OPS. Measured against the leagues Gonzalez played in, the .238 career average compares with a .259 league average over the same seasons, 8.3% below the league. The highest hit total in a season was 17, in 1976. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .250 in 1976, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Orlando Gonzalez
- What years did Orlando Gonzalez play?
- Orlando Gonzalez played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1980.
- Was Orlando Gonzalez a pitcher?
- No. Orlando Gonzalez was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Orlando Gonzalez hit?
- Orlando Gonzalez hit 0 career home runs with 39 hits.
- What teams did Orlando Gonzalez play for?
- Orlando Gonzalez played for 3 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1976), the Philadelphia Phillies (1978), and the Oakland Athletics (1980).
- What were Orlando Gonzalez's career stats?
- In 79 games, Orlando Gonzalez had 39 hits, 5 RBI, 16 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .238 batting average.
- What position did Orlando Gonzalez play?
- Orlando Gonzalez played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Orlando Gonzalez and how much did he weigh?
- Orlando Gonzalez was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Orlando Gonzalez's career batting average?
- Orlando Gonzalez batted .238 over his career, with 39 hits in 164 at bats.
- How many RBI did Orlando Gonzalez have?
- Orlando Gonzalez drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Orlando Gonzalez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Orlando Gonzalez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.