Pete Orr

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Pete Orr

Orr, with the Braves in June 2007
Washington Nationals — No. 4
Infielder
Born: June 8, 1979 (1979-06-08) (age 29)
Bats: Left Throws: Right 
Major League Baseball debut
April 5, 2005 for the Atlanta Braves
Selected MLB statistics
(through 2007)
Batting average     .263
Runs batted in     18
Stolen bases     10
Home runs     2
Teams

Peterson Thomas "Pete" Orr (born June 8, 1979 in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada) is a Major League Baseball player who is currently an infielder in the Washington Nationals organization.

Orr attended Galveston Community College in Galveston, Texas. He was a 39th round draft pick of the Texas Rangers in 1998 (1187th overall), spending one year there before signing with the Atlanta Braves on July 3, 1999.[1] He was part of Team Canada who finished in fourth place at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Orr won the 2004 Bill Lucas Award (Atlanta Braves Minor Leaguer Best Exemplifying Sportsmanship and Character) and make him a valuable utility player for the Braves.

Orr made his Major League debut for the Braves on April 5, 2005. He has proven to be a versatile player, playing second base, third base, and various outfield positions during the 2005 season. Orr also played for Canada in the 2006 World Baseball Classic.

Orr was optioned to AAA Richmond on July 5, 2007, when the Braves called up Jo-Jo Reyes from AAA Richmond to make his Major League debut. He was brought up again on August 27.

Orr was designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves on November 20, 2007 and was released on November 28, 2007.

In December 2007, Orr signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.

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[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.baseball-reference.com/o/orrpe01.shtml
  • "Me and My Number", Sports Illustrated. 41, July 24, 2006.
Persondata
NAME Orr, Peterson Thomas
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Pete
SHORT DESCRIPTION baseball player
DATE OF BIRTH June 8, 1979
PLACE OF BIRTH Richmond Hill, Ontario
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH


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