Jorge Orta, baseball player, 130 home runs, 1972-1987

Jorge Orta

Born: 11/26/1950 in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico

MLB Debut: 1972-04-15 | Final Game: 1987-06-10

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

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Biography

Jorge Orta was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1972 to 1987. Born in 1950, Orta made a significant impact on the game as a versatile player known for his consistent hitting and strong offensive contributions. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,755 games, compiling 1,619 hits and achieving a respectable batting average of .278. His offensive prowess was highlighted by 130 home runs and 745 runs batted in (RBIs), alongside a notable total of 79 stolen bases, showcasing his speed on the basepaths. Orta was selected as an All-Star twice, reflecting his recognition among peers and fans during his playing years. He played in an era that transitioned from the more traditional styles of the early 1970s to the offensive explosion of the 1980s, adapting his game to the evolving landscape of baseball. His contributions to teams such as the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals solidified his legacy, making him a respected figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1755 5829 733 1619 267 63 130 745 79 500 715 0.278 0.334 0.412 0.746 5861.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1972 CHW AL 51 124 20 25 3 1 3 11 3 6 37 0.202 -344.9
1973 CHW AL 128 425 46 113 9 10 6 40 8 37 87 0.266 -135.2
1974 CHW AL 139 525 73 166 31 2 10 67 9 40 88 0.316 1589.5
1975 CHW AL 140 542 64 165 26 10 11 83 16 48 67 0.304 1608.3
1976 CHW AL 158 636 74 174 29 8 14 72 24 38 77 0.274 585.2
1977 CHW AL 144 564 71 159 27 8 11 84 4 46 49 0.282 238.5
1978 CHW AL 117 420 45 115 19 2 13 53 1 42 39 0.274 661.6
1979 CHW AL 113 325 49 85 18 3 11 46 1 44 33 0.262 516.6
1980 CLE AL 129 481 78 140 18 3 10 64 6 71 44 0.291 1130.3
1981 CLE AL 88 338 50 92 14 3 5 34 4 21 43 0.272 -85.2
1982 LAD NL 86 115 13 25 5 0 2 8 0 12 13 0.217 -295.7
1983 TOR AL 103 245 30 58 6 3 10 38 1 19 29 0.237 -211.2
1984 KCR AL 122 403 50 120 23 7 9 50 0 28 39 0.298 892.6
1985 KCR AL 110 300 32 80 21 1 4 45 2 22 28 0.267 -158.8
1986 KCR AL 106 336 35 93 14 2 9 46 0 23 34 0.277 48.3
1987 KCR AL 21 50 3 9 4 0 2 4 0 3 8 0.180 -178.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
8 18 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 3 0.111

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1985 ALCS KCA 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1985 WS KCA 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333
1984 ALCS KCA 3 10 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0.100

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 689 658 1544 1693 85 414
3B 58 55 33 120 13 11
OF 343 330 674 32 14 6
SS 22 14 29 42 3 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1972 CHA 2B 14 8 20 26 2 8
1972 CHA 3B 9 6 2 18 3 2
1972 CHA SS 18 14 28 41 3 13
1973 CHA 2B 122 116 254 300 18 75
1973 CHA SS 1 0 1 1 0 0
1974 CHA 2B 123 116 297 313 18 93
1974 CHA SS 3 0 0 0 0 0
1975 CHA 2B 135 134 354 354 16 95
1976 CHA 3B 49 49 31 102 10 9
1976 CHA OF 77 76 156 9 5 1
1977 CHA 2B 139 136 287 335 19 64
1978 CHA 2B 114 114 275 290 9 62
1979 CHA 2B 41 34 57 75 3 17
1980 CLE OF 120 120 269 10 5 1
1981 CLE OF 86 80 150 11 1 2
1982 LAN OF 17 16 35 1 2 1
1983 TOR OF 17 12 16 1 0 1
1984 KCA 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1984 KCA OF 26 26 48 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 688
Third Base 58
Shortstop 23
Left Field 97
Center Field 3
Right Field 246
Designated Hitter 452

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1976 Player of the Week Week of 1976-07-16
1975 Player of the Week Week of 1975-06-27
1974 Player of the Week Week of 1974-06-21

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1986 KCA AL $450,000
1985 KCA AL $450,000
Total Career Earnings $900,000