Orestes Destrade Rays Bio Wiki Age Spouse Stats Salary and Net Worth

Orestes Destrade is a former Cuban professional baseball infielder working as a broadcaster for Tampa Bay Rays on Fox Sports Florida. Before joining Tampa Bay rays, he was working for ESPN as a baseball analyst.

He is60 years old. Orestes was born in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, onMay 8, 1962.

He is a man of above-average stature. Orestes’ height is6 ft 4 in( approx. 1.93m ).

He is originally from Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. Orestes’ family emigrated to the United States when he was six years old. He is the son of Leo Destrade, his father who was a taxi driver, and Elinsel, his mother. Therefore, he was raised in Miami along with his older brother, Alberto. Furthermore, his father was raised by His great -Uncle Orestes as his own son.

He is currently married to his spouse Drisana. Orestes is a proud father of four children namely; Danielle, Devin, Armondo, and Bella. He resides with his spouse Drisana in Tampa Bay, Florida. However, this is not the first time that Orestes has been married. He was previously married to his first wife Brenda Boyd of Chicago between 1982 to 1995. Orestes later got married to his second wife Carrie Ann Whyte between 1999 to 2001.

He is a graduate of both Christopher Columbus High School and Miami Coral Park. Orestes later enrolled at Florida College where he attained his degree. Furthermore, while he was a youth, he used to play at Tamiami Park in Miami for the Khoury League. However, Orestes has not disclosed what he majored in while schooling at Florida College.

He is currently working as a broadcaster for Tampa Bay Rays on Fox Sports Florida/Bally Sports. Orestes is also a contributor to Rays Radio. Additionally, he is also the co-host of Rays Live which is a show that analyzes both the pre and post-game. During his broadcasts, Orestes is well-renowned for clutching a baseball both during the radio and TV broadcasts.

Before joining Rays, he was working as an analyst for baseball tonight on ESPN. Additionally, he also provided color commentary for the 2006 and 2009 World Baseball Classic for ESPN. Orestes also assisted in broadcasting the 2009, 2008, and 2007 Little League World Series.

During his career as a broadcaster, he has also worked as a co-host of Baseball This Morning show on MLB Home Plate along with Mark Patrick and Buck Martinez.

During his career as a baseball infielder, he has recorded exemplary stats while playing for various teams. Shortly after college, Orestes played many seasons for the minor baseball leagues before joining the major league level.

Furthermore, he has also played for teams both in the USA and in Japan. In the United States, Orestes played baseball for the New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Florida Marlins. While in Japan, Orestes played five seasons for the Seibu Lions of the Japanese Pacific League.

During his time there, he led the league in the home runs for three consecutive years. Orestes is considered the best career switch-hitters for the NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball). Furthermore, Orestes was the MVP(Most Valuable Player ) of the 1990 Japan Series.

He is currently working as a TV and radio broadcaster for the Tampa Bay Rays. Orestes’ salary is$102, 000 annually.

He has been playing as a professional baseball infielder for almost a decade. Furthermore, he has been in the baseball broadcasting career for at least a decade and a half. Therefore, it goes undisputed that Orestes has been able to accumulate a decent fortune over the years. Orestes’ net worth is$2.5 million.

He played as a professional baseball infielder both in Japan and United States for close to a decade. However, upon his retirement from playing baseball, Orestes started his broadcasting career. During his career as a broadcaster, he has worked for ESPN and Tampa Bay Rays.

Yes, he has been married to his wife Drisana. However, Orestes was previously married to Carrie Ann Whyte between (1999 to 2001) and Brenda Boyd( 1982 to 1995 ). He is also a proud father of four children, Armondo, Bella, Devin, and Danielle. Orestes now resides in Tampa Bay, Florida with his wife Drisana.

He is60 years old. Orestes was born in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, onMay 8, 1962.