Pete Orr, baseball player, 2005-2013

Pete Orr

Born: 6/8/1979 in Richmond Hill, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 2005-04-05 | Final Game: 2013-09-26

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

Full name: Peterson Thomas Gordon Orr

Biography

Pete Orr, born in 1979, was a versatile position player who had a professional baseball career spanning from 2005 to 2013. Over the course of his career, he played in 443 games, primarily as an infielder and outfielder. Orr was known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 19 stolen bases. He recorded a total of 177 hits, contributing to a batting average of .257. His offensive contributions included 3 home runs and 46 RBIs, showcasing his ability to both get on base and drive in runs when needed. Orr's playing career unfolded during a time when baseball was experiencing significant changes, with an increasing emphasis on athleticism and versatility among players. While he may not have been a superstar, Orr carved out a respectable niche for himself, often contributing to his teams with his reliable defense and speed. His journey through the major leagues reflected the evolving nature of the game in the early 21st century, highlighting the importance of role players in a competitive sport increasingly dominated by power hitters and specialized pitchers.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
443 689 94 177 24 8 3 46 19 28 143 0.257 0.289 0.328 0.617 -2149.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2005 NLDS2 ATL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 128 80 177 265 13 62
3B 57 28 20 74 5 5
OF 9 6 11 0 0 0
SS 9 4 9 10 2 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 128
Third Base 57
Shortstop 9
Left Field 8
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 PHI NL $600,000
2011 PHI NL $600,000
2007 ATL NL $400,000
2006 ATL NL $340,000
2005 ATL NL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $2,240,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Galveston College Galveston TX 1999