Orlando Isales

Born: 12/22/1959 in Santurce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1980-09-11 | Final Game: 1980-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

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Biography

Orlando Isales was a professional baseball player born in 1959, who played in the major leagues briefly during the 1980 season. His career spanned from September 11 to October 5 of that year, during which he appeared in 3 games as a position player. Isales made a notable impact in his limited appearances, recording 2 hits and driving in 3 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.4. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, his ability to contribute offensively in clutch situations highlighted his potential as a valuable role player during a time when the game was evolving. Isales played at a time when the major leagues were experiencing a shift towards greater offensive production and the emergence of power hitters. However, his brief stint in the majors underscored the challenges faced by many players attempting to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment. While his major league career was short, Orlando Isales's story is a testament to the dreams and aspirations of countless athletes who strive to make their mark in the world of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	5	1	2	0	1	0	3	0	1	0	0.400	0.500	0.800	1.300	0.0

Career AVG .400 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +51.2% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +53.2% above league average.

Career SLG .800 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +106.3% above league average.

Career OPS 1.300 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — +82.0% 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
1980	PHI	NL	3	5	1	2	0	1	0	3	0	1	0	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	1	3	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1980	PHI	OF	2	1	3	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	2