Orlando Jesus Arcia (pronounced ARR-see-ya)...Instagram: @orlandoarciatwins3...wife, Elena... has twin daughters...Orlando is the younger brother of former Twins outfielder Oswaldo Arcia...his Fundación Hermanos Arcia charity provides food and clothing for children in Venezuela, particularly those with Down syndrome...in spare time, enjoys playing video games and spending time with family.
2025
Began season with Atlanta and hit just .194 (6-for-31) in 14 games for Braves before being released on May 25...Signed one-year contract with Colorado on May 28...Recorded the seventh walk-off RBI of his career on June 12 vs. San Francisco...Placed on Rockies 7-day Injured List on Aug. 6 with right elbow inflammation; reinstated on Aug. 16....Played in 1,000th career game on Aug. 27 at Houston...Made starts for the Rockies at third base (19), second base (13), shortstop (nine), first base (seven) and DH (one), including his first professional start at first base on June 8...only other appearance at first base in his career was during the 2022 spring training with the Braves...Hit .222 (12-for-54) against left-handed pitching, compared to .195 (29-for-149) vs. right-handed pitching...Played 29 games (18 starts) at shortstop, 21 games (13 starts) at second base and 20 games (19 starts) at third base for Atlanta and Colorado combined.
2024
30-year-old Orlando Arcia completed his ninth Major League season (fourth with Atlanta), posting a slash line of .218/.271/.354 (120-for-551) in 157 games...He hit 17 home runs and 24 doubles while recording 46 RBI and 50 runs...Went 2-for-2 in stolen base attempts...Established his career high in games played (157), plate appearances (602), at-bats (551) and sacrifice flies (7)…Matched his career-high in home runs (17)...Notched the longest hitting streak (13) and on-base streak (20) of his career...Made his eighth career Opening Day roster (2017-24) and third with the Braves...Has started in his club’s season opener six times – all at shortstop: 2017-20 with Milwaukee and 2023-24 with Atlanta...Started 156 of the club’s games at shortstop...Entered once as a defensive replacement...Established his career-high in games played (157), surpassing his previous high of 153 (2017, Milwaukee)…Started at shortstop in Games 1 and 2 of the Wild Card Series at San Diego...Went 1-for-6 (.167) with a run...Tied for ninth among all shortstops in Outs Above Average (four)…Matched his career-high (2023) with 17 home runs...Ten came over his last 59 games, dating to July 28 at New York (NL), tied for fifth-most among primary shortstops since that date, along with Los Angeles' (AL) Zach Neto...Trailed Milwaukee’s Willy Adames (16), Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr. (14), New York’s (NL) Francisco Lindor (11) and Texas’ Corey Seager (11)…Hit .125 (18-for-116) with runners in scoring position; lowest among 129 qualifiers...Posted a .625 OPS (.741 in 2023), the second-lowest among all qualifiers...Paced the club with five home runs in 19 Grapefruit League games...Went 3-for-5 with two doubles in the club's season opener, March 29 at Philadelphia...Became the ninth shortstop, 10th instance, in the franchise’s Modern Era (since 1900) with at least three hits in the club’s season opener...In the Atlanta era (since 1966), he’s the third shortstop to accomplish the feat, joining current bench coach Walt Weiss (1998) and Rafael Furcal (2003)...Notched consecutive three-hit games to begin the season, March 29-30 at Philadelphia, the first time he’s turned in back-to-back three-hit efforts over his nine-year MLB career...The duo of Arcia and Michael Harris II became the third grouping of teammates in baseball’s Modern Era (since 1900) to collect at least three hits in each of the club’s first two games to begin a season, along with Joe Jackson, Swede Risberg and Buck Weaver of the 1919 Chicago White Sox and Homer Summa and Bill Wambsganss of the 1923 Cleveland Indians...He’s one of five players in the franchise’s Modern Era (since 1900) with at least three hits in each of the club’s first two games to begin a season, along with Wally Berger (1931), Nanny Fernandez (1942), Ken Oberkfell (1987) and Michael Harris II (2024)…Became the second Brave in as many seasons with at least four multi-hit efforts through the club’s first six games in a season, following Ronald Acuña Jr. (4, 2023)…He’s one of four players in the franchise’s Modern Era (since 1900) with at least five doubles through the club’s first six games in a season, joining Hall-of-Famer Henry Aaron (6, 1969), Nick Markakis (6, 2016) and Claudell Washington (5, 1981)…Became the 14th player, 15th instance, in the franchise’s Modern Era (since 1900), with as many as three three-hit games through the club’s first nine games in a season...The last Brave to do so was Ronald Acuña Jr. in 2021...Hit seven doubles through the club’s first 12 games of the season, most by a shortstop in the franchise’s Modern Era (since 1900)…It's the most by a National League shortstop over the same span of games since Troy Tulowitzki (7, 2015)…Went deep in consecutive games against Boston over two series, May 8 at Truist Park and June 4 at Fenway Park – both opposite field...Since interleague play began in 1997, he’s the fourth Brave to homer in consecutive games against Boston within a single season, joining Hall-of-Famer Fred McGriff (1997), Andrés Galarraga, three straight (2000) and Marcell Ozuna (2020)...Hit four home runs over a six-game span from July 28-Aug. 2...Homered in consecutive games twice during the stretch, July 28 at New York (NL), July 29 at Milwaukee and August 1-2 at Miami...Hit .372 (16-for-43), with four home runs, one double, eight RBI, five runs and 1.112 OPS over a career-best 13-game hitting streak, which spanned July 20-Aug. 2...At the time of the streak, it was the longest active streak among National Leaguers and the longest by a Braves’ shortstop since Erick Aybar (14, July 24-August 9, 2016)...Ran a career-long 20-game on-base streak, which spanned July 14-Aug. 8...Slashed .318/.408/.515 (21-for-66), with four home runs, one double, eight RBI, five runs and 10 walks during the run...Matched his career-high (5x) with four hits on Aug. 11 at Colorado...Over the last 10 seasons, he’s the third Braves shortstop, fourth instance, to record at least four hits within a single game without making an out...Joined Andrelton Simmons twice (June 13, 2015 at New York-NL and June 20, 2015 vs. New York-NL) and Dansby Swanson (Aug. 4, 2021 at St. Louis)…Hit a pair of solo home runs on Aug. 30 at Philadelphia, his second career multi-homer game, also on June 1, 2019 at Pittsburgh, as a member of the Brewers...Recorded a season-high three RBI, Sept. 14 vs. Los Angeles (NL); the fifth three RBI game of his Braves tenure, last: Sept. 24, 2023 at Washington...Hit a solo home run in the fourth inning, Sept. 20 at Miami; his 17th of the season - matching his career-high (2023)...Marked Atlanta’s 200th longball of the season; one of three clubs with at least 200 home runs in each of the last five full seasons (excl. 2020), also: Houston and New York (AL).
2023
29-year-old Orlando Arcia completed his eighth major league season (third with Atlanta), posting a slash line of .264/.321/.420 (129-for-488) in 139 games...He hit 17 home runs and 25 doubles, while recording 65 RBI and 66 runs...Established career-highs in home runs, doubles, RBI, runs, slugging percentage and multi-hit games (36)...Started 136 of Atlanta's games during the regular season; all at shortstop...Appeared twice as a pinch-hitter (1-for-2, double) and once as a defensive replacement...His 139 games were his most since 2019 with Milwaukee (152)...Started at shortstop in each of the club's four postseason games...Reached base safely in three of the four contests...Among qualified shortstops, ranked seventh in batting average (.264); eighth in on-base percentage (.321) and slugging percentage (.420); ninth in OPS (.741)...Defensively, ranked 10th in FanGraphs' Outs Above Average (4). His 11 three-hit efforts were bested at the position by Texas' Corey Seager (16), Toronto's Bo Bichette (15), Kansas City's Bobby Witt Jr. (15) and Cleveland/Los Angeles' (NU Amed Rosario (13)...Posted a 1.006 OPS against left-handed pitchers; seventh-highest among MLB qualifiers...Totaled six go-ahead RBI in the eighth inning-or later during the regular season...The only players to tally more such RBI were Eugenio Suarez- then of Seattle, Arizona's Corbin Carroll and Miami's Bryan De La Cruz, each with seven...Hit walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning in the Braves home opener, April 6 vs. San Diego...Marked his sixth career walk-off RBI and third with Atlanta, also: May 11, 2022 vs. Boston and June 20, 2022 vs. San Francisco...Since the start of the 2022 season, his three walk-off RBI are tied with Ozzie Albies for the club lead...Hit a go-ahead home run (solo) in the ninth inning of an eventual Braves win, May 17 at Texas off, LHP Brock Burke...Marked the third go-ahead home run in the ninth inning-or-later of his career and second as a member of the Braves, also: May 11, 2022 vs. Boston...In the following contest. May 19 vs. Seattle - put the Braves ahead, 3-2, with an RBI-single in the seventh inning...Hit a game-tying home run (solo) in the ninth inning of an eventual Braves win, June 8 vs. New York (NL) off, RHP David Robertson...In the following contest. June 9 vs. Washington - delivered a go-ahead RBl single...Marked the second consecutive game that he delivered a game-tying or go-ahead hit in the eighth inning-or-later...Became first Braves player with such heroics in back-to-back games since Matt Olson, June 26, 2022 vs. Los Angeles (NL) and June 28, 2022 at Philadelphia...Elected as the starting shortstop for the National League, batted ninth, in the 2023 All-Star Game, July 11 at Seattle's T-Mobile Park; his first career nod...Became the first Brave to start at shortstop since Edgar Renteria in 2006 Established a career-high with his 16th home run of the season, Aug. 30 at Colorado, off LHP Kyle Freeland...His previous high of 15 was done twice, 2017 and 2017 - both with Milwaukee...The longball marked Atlanta's 250th of the season; most within a single-season in franchise history...The 2019 club tallied 249 home runs.
2022
28-year-old Orlando Arcia played in his seventh Major League season in 2022, appearing in 67 games with Atlanta and batting .244 (51-for-209)…Hit nine home runs, recorded 30 RBI and scored 25 runs...Also drew 21 walks...Played second base, third base, shortstop, left field and designated hitter...Logged 398.2 innings at second base, his most of any position...Hit .296/.369/.537 (32-for-108) across 37 games against NL East opponents, including 12 extra-base hits, 17 RBI and 20 runs scored...Seven of his nine home runs were hit against intradivisional competition...Produced two of Atlanta’s eight walk-off RBI...His first was home run on May 11 of Boston’s Ryan Brasier, sealing a win, 5-3, in the bottom of the ninth inning...Also had a walk-off single on June 20 vs. San Francisco off Camilo Doval.
2021
Twenty-seven-year-old Orlando Arcia played in his sixth major league season in 2021...He hit .198 (16- for-81) with two home runs, 14 RBI and nine runs scored...Played in four games with the Milwaukee Brewers and 32 games with the Atlanta Braves...In 74 games with Triple-A Gwinnett, hit .282/.351/.516 (81-for-287).
2020
Batted .260 with five HR and 20 RBI in 59 games with Milwaukee...Made 52 starts, all at shortstop...Tied Avisaíl García for the team lead in doubles (10)...Batted .303 (20-for-66, 2hr, 8rbi) over his last 20 games...Recorded 3 hits on Opening Day at Chicago-NL...were the only hits of the game for the Brewers as Kyle Hendricks threw a 3-hit shutout...Arcia became the first player in the Modern Era (since 1900) to produce three hits from the ninth spot in the batting order as his team’s only hits of the game...Played 4.0 innings in center field on 8/12 vs. Minnesota (did not have a play), marking his first career appearance at a position other than shortstop...Made pitching appearances on 9/1 vs. Detroit (1ip, 2h, 2r, 2er, 1hr) and again on 9/13 vs. Chicago-NL (1ip, 2h, 2r, 2er, 1bb)...Tied his career-high with four hits on 9/9 at Detroit and 9/26 at St. Louis...Tied his career-high with four RBI on 9/18 vs. Kansas City...Belted a two-run homer off Walker Buehler in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series at Los Angeles...was his only hit of the series (1-for-7) and provided the Brewers’ only runs in the two-game sweep...Signed a one-year contract on 12/2, avoiding arbitration.
2019
Batted .223 with 15 HR and 59 RBI in 152 games with Milwaukee... Made 139 starts, all at shortstop... Posted career highs in RBI (59) and walks (43)... His 15 HR tied a career high (2017)... Recorded his first career multi-homer game on 6/1 at Pittsburgh, including the game-winning 2-run shot in the 13th inning.....produced a career-high 4 RBI... From 6/19-8/25 had a streak of 50 consecutive games at shortstop without committing an error.....was the second-longest streak by a shortstop in franchise history, trailing only Mark Loretta (63 games, 2000-01)... Signed a 1-year contract on 12/2, avoiding arbitration.
2018
Batted .236 with 3 HR and 30 RBI in 119 games with Milwaukee ... Made 92 starts, all at shortstop ... Had three stints with the team (Opening Day-5/24, 5/30-6/30 and 7/26-end) ... Also appeared in 22 games at Triple-A Colorado Springs, batting .341 with 2 HR and 8 RBI ... Won four games with go-ahead RBI in the ninth inning or later: 3/29 at San Diego (RBI-single in 12th), 4/6 vs. Chicago-NL (RBI-single in 9th), 4/9 at St. Louis (bases-loaded walk in 10th) and 8/24 vs. Pittsburgh (RBI-single in 15th) ... Batted .311 (37-for-119, 1hr, 13rbi) over his last 44 regular season games, including a 7-game hitting streak to end the season (11-for-26, .423, 3rbi) ... Collected a career-high 4 hits in the NL Central tie-breaker game on 10/1 at Chicago, going 4-for-4 with 2 runs in the 3-1 victory ... Including the postseason, finished the year on a 16-game hitting streak during which he batted .373 (22-for-59) with 3 HR and 7 RBI ... Batted .333 (11-for-33) with 3 HR and 4 RBI in 10 games during the postseason ... Played for Anzoategui in the Venezuelan Winter League.
2017
Made his first career Opening Day roster...Batted .277 with 15 HR, 53 RBI and 14 stolen bases in 153 games during his first full season... Made 137 starts, all at shortstop... Batted just .208 (26-for-125, 4hr, 15rbi) over his first 38 games of the season but rebounded to hit .299 (114-for-381, 11hr, 38rbi) over his last 115 games, 14th in the NL (beginning 5/18)... From 9/6/16-4/23/17 had an errorless streak of 42 games at shortstop, tying Royce Clayton (2003) for the second-longest streak in franchise history (Mark Loretta, 63g, 2000-01)... From 5/18-5/31 produced a career-high 11-game hitting streak, batting .370 (17-for-46, 2rbi)... Hit the 27th inside-the-park homer in franchise history on 6/17 vs. San Diego.....was the first inside-the-park homer by a Brewer since Norichika Aoki on 4/20/12 vs. Colorado... Belted a game-tying solo homer in the ninth inning off Wade Davis on 9/23 vs. Chicago-NL, giving the Cubs' closer his only blown save of the season (32 saves)... Played for Oriente in the Venezuelan Winter League.
2016
Entered the season as the top prospect in the organization and eighth-best prospect in all of baseball according to Baseball America...Began the season at Triple-A Colorado Springs, where he batted .267 with 8HR, 53 RBI and 15 stolen bases in 100 games .....was a Pacific Coast League All-Star...Was recalled by Milwaukee on 8/2...Batted .219 with 4 HR, 17 RBI and 8 stolen bases in 55 games with the Brewers ...Made 53 starts, all coming at shortstop...Committed just 1 error over his last 39 games, including none over his last 24 contests...Made his Major League debut on 8/2 at San Diego, starting at shortstop (0-for-4, 1k...Recorded his first Major League hit on 8/5 at Arizona with an RBI-single off Braden Shipley...On 8/6 at Arizona joined Wayne Comer (1969) and Scott Podsednik (2003) as the only rookies in franchise history to score 4 runs in a game...Hit his first Major League home run on 8/26 vs. Pittsburgh with a 3-run shot off Jared Hughes...Following the season played for Oriente in the Venezuelan Winter League.
2015
Entered 2015 as the second-best prospect in the organization according to Baseball America…Was named Brewers Minor League Player of the Year after batting .307 with 8 HR, 69 RBI and 25 stolen bases in 129 games at Double-A Biloxi…Was selected to both the Southern League's midseason and postseason All-Star teams…Participated in the All-Star Futures Game at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati…Ranked among the Southern League leaders in doubles (1st, 37), hits (2nd, 157), total bases (2nd, 232), extra-base hits (3rd, 52), batting average (5th, .307), runs (5th, 74), RBI (5th, 69) and slugging percentage (5th, .453)…Following the season was ranked as the third-best prospect in the Southern League by Baseball America.....was a Rawlings Minor League Gold Glove Award winner…Played for Anzoategui in the Venezuelan Winter League (31g, .312, 1hr, 18rbi)…Added to the 40-man roster on 11/20…Enters 2016 as the top prospect in the organization according to Baseball America.
