Orlando Gonzalez
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Orlando Eugene Gonzalez
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 2", Weight 180 lb.
- School Miami Dade South Community College, University of Miami
- Debut June 7, 1976
- Final Game October 5, 1980
- Born November 15, 1951 in Havana, Cuba
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In 1989, Orlando Gonzalez played for the Gold Coast Suns of the Senior Professional Baseball Association. He hit .331 with 42 RBI as well as playing the most games at first base (70) for the team. In 1990, Gonzalez played for the Daytona Beach Explorers of the SPBA. He was batting .211 in 17 games when the league folded.
1 of only 4 players born in Cuba to make their debut in the 1970s along with Minnie Mendoza, Oscar Zamora, and Bobby Ramos.
