Orlando Gonzalez
Born: 11/15/1951 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba
MLB Debut: 1976-06-07 | Final Game: 1980-10-05
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Orlando Eugene Gonzalez
Biography
Orlando Gonzalez was a professional baseball player born in 1951, who played as a position player from 1976 to 1980. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 79 games, showcasing his skills primarily in the infield and outfield. Gonzalez recorded a total of 39 hits, contributing to a batting average of .238. While he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 5 runs and successfully stole a base, demonstrating his speed on the basepaths during his time in the league.
Gonzalez's career unfolded in a transitional period for Major League Baseball, as the game moved away from the deadball era and began to embrace a more dynamic style of play. Although he may not have achieved widespread recognition, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination of players in the late 1970s, a time when the sport was evolving both on and off the field. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who strived to make their mark in the big leagues.
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 | 0.238 | 0.302 | 0.250 | 0.552 | -334.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | CLE | AL | 28 | 68 | 5 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0.250 | -148.3 |
| 1978 | PHI | NL | 26 | 26 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.192 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | OAK | AL | 25 | 70 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 0.243 | -186.1 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | NLCS | PHI | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 29 | 20 | 209 | 16 | 2 | 14 |
| OF | 20 | 6 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | CLE | 1B | 15 | 13 | 116 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| 1976 | CLE | OF | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | PHI | 1B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | PHI | OF | 11 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | OAK | 1B | 11 | 7 | 89 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| 1980 | OAK | OF | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |