Orlando Álvarez
| Orlando Álvarez | |
|---|---|
California Angels | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .157 |
| Home runs | 2 |
| Hits | 8 |
| RBI | 8 |
| Teams | |
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Jesús Manuel Orlando Álvarez Monge (February 28, 1952 – March 31, 2016) was a
California Angels. Álvarez was born in the municipality of Río Grande
; during his playing career he was listed as 6 feet (1.8 m) tall and 165 pounds (75 kg).
Álvarez signed with the Dodgers in 1970 and had a 12-season career in
runs batted in
.
His professional career ended in the Triple-A Mexican League in 1984. Orlando Álvarez died from complications of diabetes in his native Canóvanas at the age of 64. He was buried at the Río Grande Municipal Cemetery in Río Grande, Puerto Rico.
Transactions
- Before 1970 season– Signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- March 31, 1976– Traded to the California Angels in exchange for Ellie Rodríguezand cash.
See also
References
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Obituary
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