Orlando Peña

Orlando Peña
Pitcher
Born: (1933-11-17) November 17, 1933
Las Tunas, Cuba
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 24, 1958, for the Cincinnati Redlegs
Last MLB appearance
May 1, 1975, for the California Angels
MLB statistics
Win–loss record 56–77
Earned run average 3.71
Strikeouts 818
Teams
This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Peña (pay'-nyah) and the second or maternal family name is Guevara (gay-vah'-rah).

Orlando Gregorio Peña Guevara (born November 17, 1933) is a former pitcher who played in Major League Baseball between 1958 and 1975 for the Cincinnati Reds (1958–60), Kansas City Athletics (1962–65), Detroit Tigers (1965–67), Cleveland Indians (1967), Pittsburgh Pirates (1970), Baltimore Orioles (1971, 1973), St. Louis Cardinals (1973–74) and California Angels (1975). He batted and threw right-handed.[1]

In a 14-season career, Peña posted a 56–77 record with 818 strikeouts and a 3.71 ERA in 427 games pitched, including 93 starts, 21 complete games, four shutouts, 40 saves, and 1202 innings.[1]

Peña currently serves as a scout for the Tigers.

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