After college, he played many seasons in the minor leagues before his career at the major league level. Destrade was called up in September 1987 with the New York Yankees. He played in 1988 with the Pittsburgh Pirates (where he was the victim of pitcher Randy Johnson's first major league strikeout), and 1993 and 1994 for the Florida Marlins. Destrade was a member of the Florida Marlins' 1993 inaugural season.
Destrade played five seasons (1989–1992 and 1995) for the Seibu Lions of the Japanese Pacific League, where he led the league in home runs for three consecutive years. He was also the MVP of the 1990 Japan Series. Despite his short career in Japan, Destrade is considered one of NPB's best career switch-hitters.[citation needed]
Destrade became a broadcaster with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2011. He co-hosted the program Rays Live which aired as the pre and post-game analysis. Destrade was notable for clutching a baseball during his broadcasts — including radio broadcasts. On February 22, 2023, it was announced that Destrade would not be returning for the 2023 Rays season.[3]
Personal life
Orestes is married and is the father of four children: Danielle, Devin, Armando, and Isabella.
References
^Mark Nowlin (3 December 2014). "Florida Marlins "A Great Beginning" 1993". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
^Topkin, Marc. "Why you won't see Dewayne Staats as much on Rays telecasts this year". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
External links
Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs
May 06, 2023
orestes, destrade, this, spanish, name, first, paternal, surname, destrade, second, maternal, family, name, cucuas, cucuas, born, 1962, cuban, former, professional, baseball, infielder, played, major, league, baseball, york, yankees, pittsburgh, pirates, flori. In this Spanish name the first or paternal surname is Destrade and the second or maternal family name is Cucuas Orestes Destrade Cucuas born May 8 1962 is a Cuban former professional baseball infielder He played in Major League Baseball MLB for the New York Yankees Pittsburgh Pirates and Florida Marlins Destrade also played in Nippon Professional Baseball NPB for the Seibu Lions He was also a broadcaster for the Tampa Bay Rays for 11 seasons He was nicknamed The Big O 1 Orestes DestradeDestrade in 2016First basemanBorn 1962 05 08 May 8 1962 age 60 Santiago de Cuba CubaBatted SwitchThrew RightProfessional debutMLB September 11 1987 for the New York YankeesNPB June 20 1989 for the Seibu LionsLast appearanceMLB May 24 1994 for the Florida MarlinsNPB June 15 1995 for the Seibu LionsMLB statisticsBatting average 241Home runs26Runs batted in106NPB statisticsBatting average 262Home runs160Runs batted in389TeamsNew York Yankees 1987 Pittsburgh Pirates 1988 Seibu Lions 1989 1992 Florida Marlins 1993 1994 Seibu Lions 1995 Career highlights and awardsJapan Series MVP 1990 3 Best Nine Award 1990 1992 3 Pacific League home run leader 1990 1992 2 Pacific League RBI leader 1990 1991 Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Professional baseball career 1 2 Broadcasting career 2 Personal life 3 References 4 External linksBiography EditDestrade was born in Santiago de Cuba Cuba 2 but emigrated to the United States with his family at the age of six During his youth he played in the Khoury League at Tamiami Park in Miami He graduated from Christopher Columbus High School in Miami and later attended Florida College Professional baseball career Edit After college he played many seasons in the minor leagues before his career at the major league level Destrade was called up in September 1987 with the New York Yankees He played in 1988 with the Pittsburgh Pirates where he was the victim of pitcher Randy Johnson s first major league strikeout and 1993 and 1994 for the Florida Marlins Destrade was a member of the Florida Marlins 1993 inaugural season Destrade played five seasons 1989 1992 and 1995 for the Seibu Lions of the Japanese Pacific League where he led the league in home runs for three consecutive years He was also the MVP of the 1990 Japan Series Despite his short career in Japan Destrade is considered one of NPB s best career switch hitters citation needed Broadcasting career Edit Destrade appeared on ESPN s Baseball Tonight He provided color commentary for the 2006 World Baseball Classic and broadcast again with the 2009 World Baseball Classic for ESPN He helped broadcast the 2007 2008 amp 2009 Little League World Series Until April 2007 he was co host of XM Radio s Baseball This Morning show on MLB Home Plate XM channel 175 along with Buck Martinez and Mark Patrick Destrade also worked as an on field reporter during the Tampa Bay Rays 2010 postseason celebration after clinching a playoff spot Destrade became a broadcaster with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2011 He co hosted the program Rays Live which aired as the pre and post game analysis Destrade was notable for clutching a baseball during his broadcasts including radio broadcasts On February 22 2023 it was announced that Destrade would not be returning for the 2023 Rays season 3 Personal life EditOrestes is married and is the father of four children Danielle Devin Armando and Isabella References Edit Mark Nowlin 3 December 2014 Florida Marlins A Great Beginning 1993 YouTube Archived from the original on 2021 12 21 Retrieved 30 June 2018 Orestes Destrade at IMDb Topkin Marc Why you won t see Dewayne Staats as much on Rays telecasts this year Tampa Bay Times Retrieved February 23 2023 External links EditCareer statistics and player information from Baseball Reference or Fangraphs Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Orestes Destrade amp oldid 1152417830, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
