Orlando Cepeda

Orlando Cepeda

Orlando Cepeda

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Orlando Cepeda joined the San Francisco Giants as a rookie in 1958 and was selected to the All-Rookie Team. He batted .307 in his seven seasons as a Giant and led the NL in home runs (46) and RBIs (142) in 1961. Selected to the 1963 All-Star Team, he played 17 years in the major leagues, with a .297 batting average. He received the MVP award in 1967 with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.

Plaque location: Oracle Park