Orlando Cabrera

Baseball

Served as envoy

  • 2018  –  Colombia

Orlando grew up in Cartagena, Colombia, a country that is more known for its rich soccer tradition than it is baseball, Orlando is the younger brother to Jolbert Cabrera, who also played in the major’s for 8 years. Both Orlando and his older brother grew up with a strong baseball influence in the family, their father. Who was the first MLB scout in Colombia. From a young age the talent that Orlando was present and that lead him to get signed by a Major League Team. He made his Major League debut at the age of 22 and his decorated career encompassed 15 years of Major League Baseball, played in over 2,000 games, accumulated over 2,000 hits, 2004 World Series and 2 time gold glove winner playing for 10 MLB teams. Upon retiring from baseball in 2011 Orlando spends time with his family in South New Hampshire and is a consultant for a wealth management company who helps educate young and upcoming baseball players.