After college,he played many seasons in the minor leagues before his career at the major league level. Destrade was called up in September 1987 with the New York Yankees. He played in 1988 with the Pittsburgh Pirates (where he was the victim of pitcher Randy Johnson's first major league strikeout),and 1993 and 1994 for the Florida Marlins. Destrade was a member of the Florida Marlins' 1993 inaugural season.
Destrade played five seasons (1989–1992 and 1995) for the Seibu Lions of the Japanese Pacific League,where he led the league in home runs for three consecutive years. He was also the MVP of the 1990 Japan Series. Despite his short career in Japan,Destrade is considered one of NPB's best career switch-hitters.[citation needed]
Destrade became a broadcaster with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2011. He co-hosted the program Rays Live which aired as the pre and post-game analysis. Destrade was notable for clutching a baseball during his broadcasts —including radio broadcasts. On February 22,2023,it was announced that Destrade would not be returning for the 2023 Rays season.[3]
Personal life
Orestes is married and is the father of four children:Danielle,Devin,Armando,and Isabella.
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