Chad Orvella
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2007)
Chad Orvella was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2007 for the Tampa Bay Rays, a span of 3 seasons. Across 69 career appearances, he went 4-10 with a 5.79 ERA and 66 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-05-31
- Last Game
- 2007-06-08
Full name: Chad Robert Orvella
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | TBA | AL | 3 | 3 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50.0 | 47 | 20 | 23 | 43 | 3.60 | 4.29 (+16%) | 645.2 |
| 2006 | TBA | AL | 1 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.1 | 36 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 7.40 | 4.53 (-63%) | -1985.4 |
| 2007 | TBA | AL | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 14.62 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 4 | 10 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 82.1 | 101 | 53 | 53 | 66 | 5.79 | — | -1,340 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | TBA | AL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | TBA | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | TBA | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (138 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 35 | 39.1 | 45 | 29 | 21 | 31 | 6.64 |
| Away | 34 | 43.0 | 56 | 24 | 32 | 35 | 5.02 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-08 | TBR | MIA | — | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007-06-05 | TBR | TOR | — | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-06-02 | TBR | KCR | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-05-28 | TBR | DET | — | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-05-25 | TBR | CHW | L | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-05-22 | TBR | SEA | L | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-05-17 | TBR | TEX | — | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007-05-12 | TBR | TOR | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-05-10 | TBR | BAL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-05-08 | TBR | BAL | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 69 |
Salary History
Chad Orvella's recorded salaries total $400,700 over 1 season, in 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Orvella's career ran from 2005 to 2007. No salary is recorded for 2005, 2006, and 2007.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TBA | AL | $400,700 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $400,700 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh | NC | 2002, 2003 |
| Columbia Basin College | Pasco | WA | 2000, 2001 |
Chad Orvella: the record in brief
According to the bio, Chad Orvella debuted on May 31, 2005 and played a final game on June 8, 2007. Every season row on the page belongs to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, from 2005 through 2007. Orvella is listed as a pitcher at 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds. The bio says Orvella both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is October 1, 1980, in Renton, WA, USA. The given name on file is Chad Robert Orvella.
Orvella pitched in 69 games, starting 0, and finished with a 4-10 record and 5.79 ERA. Orvella had 66 strikeouts. Against a 4.43 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.79 mark was 30.8% worse. In 2005, one of the busiest seasons, Orvella posted a 3.60 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.29.
The one salary on file is $400,700, for 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Orvella's career ran from 2005 to 2007. No salary is recorded for 2005, 2006, and 2007. The college table lists North Carolina State University in 2002 and 2003. The game-log section draws on 138 games of Retrosheet box scores for Orvella.
The position breakdown shows 69 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 8 putouts and 7 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chad Orvella
- What years did Chad Orvella play?
- Chad Orvella played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2007.
- Was Chad Orvella a pitcher?
- Yes. Chad Orvella pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 66 strikeouts.
- What teams did Chad Orvella play for?
- Chad Orvella played for one team, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2005–2007).
- What were Chad Orvella's career stats?
- In 69 games, Chad Orvella went 4-10 with a 5.79 ERA, 66 strikeouts, 82.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- How much did Chad Orvella earn in his career?
- Chad Orvella's recorded salaries total $400,700 over 1 season, in 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Orvella's career ran from 2005 to 2007. No salary is recorded for 2005, 2006, and 2007.
- What was Chad Orvella's salary?
- Chad Orvella's recorded salary was $400,700 in 2008.
- What position did Chad Orvella play?
- Chad Orvella played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chad Orvella and how much did he weigh?
- Chad Orvella was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Chad Orvella's career ERA?
- Chad Orvella finished with a 5.79 career ERA, going 4-10 with 66 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Chad Orvella have?
- Chad Orvella recorded 66 career strikeouts.
- Is Chad Orvella in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chad Orvella has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.