Orlando Peña
Baseball player and scout, MLB career
Played as a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1966. Teams included the Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Athletics, and Chicago White Sox. Transitioned to a scouting role after retirement, contributing to the identification of talent in baseball. Influenced the development of future players in the sport.
Played for the Cincinnati Reds
Served as a scout after retirement
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