Orlando Cabrera

Professional baseball Shortstop Orlando Cabrera currently plays for the Chicago White Sox. He previously played for the Montreal Expos, Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim before being traded to the White Sox in 2007.

Fast Facts

1. Hometown: Cartagena, Colombia
2. Signed: 1993, Montreal
3. World Series Title: 2004, Boston
4. Bats: Right
5. Throws: Right
6. Acquired: 2005, free agent
7. 2006 HR: 9
8. 2006 RBI: 72
9. 2006 AVG: .282

Pro Career

Orlando Luis Cabrera was born in Cartagena, Colombia on November 2, 1974. He would make his Major league debut on September 3, 1997 with the Montreal Expos. He would quickly establish himself as one of the premiere Shortstops in baseball. He would win the Gold Glove award in 2001 and also in 2003 establish himself as consistent hitter, setting the franchise record of the Expos in Home Runs in a season with 17. In 2004, Cabrera would be traded to the Boston Red Sox, the move would solidify the Red Sox defense, and spur the team on to World Series title in 2004. In 2005, Cabrera would continue his excellent play as member of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He would earn another Gold Glove in 2007. On November 19, 2007 Cabrera was traded to the Chicago White Sox for cash considerations and starting pitcher Jon Garland.

Orlando Cabrera Timeline

• 1974: Born on November 2
• 1997: Debuts with Montreal Expos
• 2001: Wins National League Gold Glove
• 2004: Traded to the Boston Red Sox
• 2004: Part of Red Sox first World Series Championship since 1918
• 2005: Signs as free agent with Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
• 2007: Traded to Chicago White Sox

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