Orlando Arcia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Orlando Arcia |
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Arcia with the Braves in 2024
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| Atlanta Braves – No. 11 | |||
| Shortstop | |||
| Born: 4 August 1994 Anaco, Anzoátegui, Venezuela |
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| 2 August, 2016, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |||
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) |
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| Batting average | .242 | ||
| Home runs | 87 | ||
| Runs batted in | 334 | ||
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| Career highlights and awards | |||
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Orlando Jesús Arcia, born on August 4, 1994, is a talented baseball player from Venezuela. He plays as a shortstop for the Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball (MLB). He first joined MLB in 2016 with the Milwaukee Brewers, who signed him in 2010. Later, in 2021, he moved to the Braves.
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Playing Career Highlights
Starting with the Brewers
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The Milwaukee Brewers signed Orlando Arcia in October 2010. He was an international free agent, meaning he wasn't drafted by a team. His first professional games were in 2011 with the Dominican Summer League Brewers.
In 2012, Arcia broke his ankle during spring training and couldn't play. But he came back strong in 2013. He played for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and then the Brevard County Manatees. In 2015, he played for the Biloxi Shuckers.
Arcia also played in the 2015 All-Star Futures Game. This game features some of the best young players in minor league baseball. He had a great year in 2015, hitting very well. Because of his excellent performance, he was named the Brewers' Minor League Player of the Year.
He also played in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League. This is a winter league that takes place when MLB is not in season.
Making it to Major League Baseball
Arcia started the 2016 season in Class AAA with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. On August 2, 2016, he made his big debut in Major League Baseball. In his first 55 games with the Brewers, he hit 4 home runs.
In 2017, Arcia played in 153 games. He hit 15 home runs and stole 14 bases. He was becoming an important player for the team.
In 2018, Arcia had some ups and downs. He was sent to the minor leagues for a short time. But he came back and finished the season strong. He even hit two "walk-off" singles, which means his hits won the game in the final inning.
Arcia also hit home runs in the playoffs that year. He hit one against the Colorado Rockies in the National League Division Series. He also hit one against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series.
In 2019, he hit 15 home runs and had 59 RBIs. In 2020, which was a shorter season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he played in 59 games.
Joining the Atlanta Braves
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On April 6, 2021, the Brewers traded Arcia to the Atlanta Braves. He first played for the Braves' Triple-A team, the Gwinnett Stripers. He was called up to the Braves on July 3.
In 2021, between both teams, he played in 81 games. The Braves had a great season, winning their division. They went on to win the 2021 World Series, which was their first championship since 1995. This was a huge achievement for Arcia and the team.
In November 2021, Arcia signed a new contract with the Braves. In 2022, he became the Braves' starting second baseman after another player was injured. He later injured his hamstring during a game in August.
In 2023 spring training, Arcia competed for the starting shortstop position. He won the job because of his excellent fielding skills. On Opening Day, he signed another contract extension with the Braves.
In April 2023, Arcia was hit by a pitch and had to miss some games. But he returned in May. At the middle of the season, Arcia was chosen for the first time to be a starting shortstop in the 2023 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. This shows how much he had improved and how important he was to his team.
About His Family
Orlando Arcia has an older brother named Oswaldo Arcia. Oswaldo has also played in Major League Baseball.
See also
In Spanish: Orlando Arcia para niños
- List of Major League Baseball players from Venezuela
