Orlando Ramirez, baseball player, 1974-1979

Orlando Ramirez

Born: 12/18/1951 in Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

MLB Debut: 1974-07-06 | Final Game: 1979-05-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

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Biography

Orlando Ramirez, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues between 1974 and 1979. Throughout his five-year career, he appeared in 143 games, primarily serving as a position player. Known for his speed on the base paths, Ramirez successfully stole 16 bases, showcasing his ability to create opportunities for his team despite a challenging batting average of .189. He recorded a total of 53 hits and contributed 16 RBIs, demonstrating a steady, if not prolific, presence in the lineup. Ramirez played during an era that was characterized by a transition in offensive strategies, moving away from the deadball approach of earlier decades. While he did not hit any home runs, his speed and baserunning skills were assets that teams valued. Despite a brief career, Ramirez's contributions as a player reflected the evolving dynamics of the game during the 1970s, a decade marked by significant changes in player development and team tactics. His journey through the Major Leagues remains a testament to the diverse paths athletes take in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
143 281 24 53 5 1 0 16 16 24 65 0.189 0.254 0.214 0.468 -1143.0

Career AVG .189 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career OBP .254 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career SLG .214 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 44.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.468 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 33.9% below 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
1974 LAA AL 31 86 4 14 0 0 0 7 2 6 23 0.163 .256 (-37%) .324 (-34%) .369 (-56%) .693 (-46%) -634.7
1975 LAA AL 44 100 10 24 4 1 0 4 9 11 22 0.240 .257 (-7%) .327 (-4%) .374 (-20%) .701 (-12%) -189.9
1976 LAA AL 30 70 3 14 1 0 0 5 3 6 11 0.200 .255 (-22%) .320 (-18%) .360 (-41%) .681 (-30%) -318.3
1977 LAA AL 25 13 6 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1979 LAA AL 13 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 6 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 5 2 2 9 0 1
SS 114 103 144 290 32 62

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1974 CAL SS 31 31 41 90 6 20
1975 CAL SS 40 34 62 90 16 27
1976 CAL SS 30 29 30 82 4 11
1977 CAL 2B 5 2 2 9 0 1
1977 CAL SS 3 2 4 8 1 1
1979 CAL SS 10 7 7 20 5 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 5
Shortstop 115
Designated Hitter 4