Orlando Palmeiro
Positions:
Outfielder and Pinch Hitter
Bats: Left
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Throws: Left
5-11, 155lb (180cm, 70kg)
Born:
January 19, 1969
in Hoboken, NJ
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Draft: Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 57th round of the 1987 MLB June Amateur Draft from Miami Southridge HS (Miami, FL), the New York Yankees in the 43rd round of the 1988 MLB June Amateur Draft from Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus (Miami, FL) and the California Angels in the 33rd round of the 1991 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL).
High School: Miami Southridge HS (Miami, FL)
Schools: Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus (Miami, FL), University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL)
Debut:
July 1, 1995
(Age 26-163d,
16,702nd in major league history)
vs. OAK 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 30, 2007
(Age 38-254d)
vs. ATL 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1997 season
Full Name: Orlando Palmeiro
Pronunciation: \pal-MAIR-oh\
View Player Info
from the B-R Bullpen
1996 Fielding Game Log (as LF)