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'''Orlando Calixte''' (born February 3, 1992) is a Dominican professional [[baseball]] [[outfielder]] and [[shortstop]] for the [[Chunichi Dragons]] of [[Nippon Professional Baseball]]. He has played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Kansas City Royals]] and [[San Francisco Giants]].
'''Orlando Calixte''' (born February 3, 1992) is a Dominican [[professional baseball]] [[outfielder]] and [[shortstop]] for the [[Chunichi Dragons]] of [[Nippon Professional Baseball]] (NPB). He has previously played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Kansas City Royals]] and [[San Francisco Giants]].


==Background==
==Background==
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==Career==
==Career==
===Kansas City Royals===
===Kansas City Royals===
Calixte was signed by the [[Kansas City Royals]] as an international free agent in August 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140511&content_id=75170256&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb|title=No signs of rust for Kansas City Royals prospect Orlando Calixte in second game with Double-A Northwest Arkansas - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|work=MiLB.com|accessdate=April 20, 2015}}</ref> He made his professional debut that season with the [[Dominican Summer League Royals]]. He played 2011 with the [[Kane County Cougars]] and 2012 with Kane County and [[Wilmington Blue Rocks]]. In 2013 and 2014 he played for the Double-A [[Northwest Arkansas Naturals]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article408559/Royals-prospect-Orlando-Calixte-has-been-a-hit-since-joining-Class-AA-Northwest-Arkansas.html|title=Royals|work=kansascity|accessdate=April 20, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.royals.mlb.com/news/article/75194482/royals-prospect-orlando-calixte-heating-up-for-naturals|title=Royals prospect Calixte heating up for Naturals|work=Kansas City Royals|accessdate=April 20, 2015}}</ref>
Calixte was signed by the [[Kansas City Royals]] as an international free agent in August 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140511&content_id=75170256&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb|title=No signs of rust for Kansas City Royals prospect Orlando Calixte in second game with Double-A Northwest Arkansas - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|work=MiLB.com|accessdate=April 20, 2015}}</ref> He made his professional debut that season with the [[Dominican Summer League Royals]]. He played 2011 with the [[Kane County Cougars]] and 2012 with Kane County and [[Wilmington Blue Rocks]]. In 2013 and 2014 he played for the Double-A [[Northwest Arkansas Naturals]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article408559/Royals-prospect-Orlando-Calixte-has-been-a-hit-since-joining-Class-AA-Northwest-Arkansas.html|title=Royals|work=kansascity|accessdate=April 20, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.royals.mlb.com/news/article/75194482/royals-prospect-orlando-calixte-heating-up-for-naturals|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141031160441/http://m.royals.mlb.com/news/article/75194482/royals-prospect-orlando-calixte-heating-up-for-naturals|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 31, 2014|title=Royals prospect Calixte heating up for Naturals|work=Kansas City Royals|accessdate=April 20, 2015}}</ref>


Calixte began the 2015 season with the [[Omaha Storm Chasers]] of the [[Class AAA]] [[Pacific Coast League]]. They promoted him to the major leagues on April 19.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article18870231.html|title=Royals|work=kansascity|accessdate=April 20, 2015}}</ref>
Calixte began the 2015 season with the [[Omaha Storm Chasers]] of the [[Class AAA|Triple–A]] [[Pacific Coast League]]. They promoted him to the major leagues on April 19.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article18870231.html|title=Royals|work=kansascity|accessdate=April 20, 2015}}</ref>


On December 2, 2015, the Royals decided to non-tender Calixte, making him a free agent. The following day, they re–signed him to a minor league contract. Calixte split the 2016 campaign between Northwest Arkansas and Omaha, hitting a combined .274/.324/.420 with 11 home runs, 43 RBI, and 19 stolen bases across 126 games. Calixte elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2016|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2016/|access-date=July 22, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 8, 2016 |language=en}}</ref>
On December 2, 2015, the Royals decided to non-tender Calixte. The following day, they signed him to a minor league contract.


===San Francisco Giants===
===San Francisco Giants===
On November 14, 2016, Calixte signed a minor league deal with the [[San Francisco Giants]]. The Giants added him to their 40-man roster a few days later.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.csnbayarea.com/giants/giants-protect-five-rule-5-add-40-man-roster|title=Giants protect five from Rule 5, add to 40-man roster|date=2016-11-18|work=NBCS Bay Area|access-date=2017-08-29}}</ref> He was called up to make his Giants debut against the [[Washington Nationals]] on May 30, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Baggarly|first1=Andrew|title=Giants call up new leadoff hitter, option Mac Williamson|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/05/30/giants-call-up-new-leadoff-hitter-option-mac-williamson/|website=mercurynews.com|accessdate=May 30, 2017}}</ref> In his first at bat of the 2017 season, he recorded his first career hit, a single to shallow center. In his second at bat, he hit a two-RBI double down the left field line.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Haft|first1=Chris|title=Calixte makes a splash in Giants debut|url=http://m.giants.mlb.com/news/article/233360512/orlando-calixte-called-up-by-giants/|website=MLB.com|accessdate=May 30, 2017}}</ref> Calixte was optioned back down to the minors on June 9, 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/giants-orlando-calixte-sent-to-minors/|title=Giants' Orlando Calixte: Sent to minors|work=CBSSports.com|access-date=2017-07-01|language=en}}</ref> He became a free agent after the 2018 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2018/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2018|work=Baseball America|first=Matt|last=Eddy|date=November 6, 2018|accessdate=November 12, 2018}}</ref>
On November 14, 2016, Calixte signed a minor league deal with the [[San Francisco Giants]]. The Giants added him to their 40-man roster four days later.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.csnbayarea.com/giants/giants-protect-five-rule-5-add-40-man-roster|title=Giants protect five from Rule 5, add to 40-man roster|date=2016-11-18|work=NBCS Bay Area|access-date=2017-08-29}}</ref> He was called up to make his Giants debut against the [[Washington Nationals]] on May 30, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Baggarly|first1=Andrew|title=Giants call up new leadoff hitter, option Mac Williamson|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/05/30/giants-call-up-new-leadoff-hitter-option-mac-williamson/|website=mercurynews.com|accessdate=May 30, 2017}}</ref> In his first at bat of the 2017 season, he recorded his first career hit, a single to shallow center. In his second at bat, he hit a two-RBI double down the left field line.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Haft|first1=Chris|title=Calixte makes a splash in Giants debut|url=http://m.giants.mlb.com/news/article/233360512/orlando-calixte-called-up-by-giants/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170531052111/http://m.giants.mlb.com/news/article/233360512/orlando-calixte-called-up-by-giants/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 31, 2017|website=MLB.com|accessdate=May 30, 2017}}</ref> Calixte was optioned back down to the minors on June 9.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/giants-orlando-calixte-sent-to-minors/|title=Giants' Orlando Calixte: Sent to minors|work=CBSSports.com|access-date=2017-07-01|language=en}}</ref> In 29 games for the Giants, he batted .143/.185/.163 with six RBI. On November 27, Calixte was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 11/27/17|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/11/padres-sign-jonathan-aro-minors.html|access-date=June 22, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=November 27, 2017 |language=en}}</ref>

Calixte spent the 2018 campaign with the Triple–A [[Sacramento River Cats]], playing in 125 games and hitting .270/.323/.405 with 11 home runs, 48 RBI, and 14 stolen bases. He became a free agent after the season on November 2, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2018/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2018|work=Baseball America|first=Matt|last=Eddy|date=November 6, 2018|accessdate=November 12, 2018}}</ref>


===Seattle Mariners===
===Seattle Mariners===
On November 19, 2018, Calixte signed a minor league deal with the [[Seattle Mariners]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-transactions-nov-6-21-2018/|title=Minor League Transactions: Nov 6 - Nov 21|work=Baseball America|first=Matt|last=Eddy|date=November 22, 2018|accessdate=November 22, 2018}}</ref> He became a free agent following the season on November 4, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2019/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2019|author=Matt Eddy|website=[[Baseball America]]|date=November 7, 2019|accessdate=November 7, 2019}}</ref>
On November 19, 2018, Calixte signed a minor league contract with the [[Seattle Mariners]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-transactions-nov-6-21-2018/|title=Minor League Transactions: Nov 6 - Nov 21|work=Baseball America|first=Matt|last=Eddy|date=November 22, 2018|accessdate=November 22, 2018}}</ref> He spent the 2019 campaign with the Triple–A [[Tacoma Rainiers]], hitting .278/.327/.361 with two home runs and 10 RBI. Calixte elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2019/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2019|author=Matt Eddy|website=[[Baseball America]]|date=November 7, 2019|accessdate=November 7, 2019}}</ref>


===New York Mets===
===New York Mets===
On April 19, 2021, Calixte signed with the [[York Revolution]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/revs-make-two-more-marquee-signings-as-2021-season-nears/n-5682882|title=Revs Make Two More Marquee Signings as 2021 Season Nears|date=April 20, 2021}}</ref> On May 24, before the start of the ALPB season, Calixte’s contract was purchased by the [[New York Mets]] organization and he was assigned to the Triple-A [[Syracuse Mets]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/sports/baseball/york-revolution/2021/05/24/another-york-revolution-player-signed-major-league-organization/7415388002/|title=Another York Revolution player gets signed by a major-league organization}}</ref> Calixte played in 64 games for Syracuse, hitting .235 with 2 home runs and 24 RBI's. On September 17, 2021, the Mets released Calixte.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/player/orlando-calixte-593525?stats=career-r-hitting-minors&year=2021|title = Orlando Calixte Stats, Fantasy & News|website = [[MLB.com]]}}</ref>
On April 19, 2021, Calixte signed with the [[York Revolution]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/revs-make-two-more-marquee-signings-as-2021-season-nears/n-5682882|title=Revs Make Two More Marquee Signings as 2021 Season Nears|date=April 20, 2021}}</ref> On May 24, before the start of the ALPB season, Calixte’s contract was purchased by the [[New York Mets]] organization and he was assigned to the Triple-A [[Syracuse Mets]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/sports/baseball/york-revolution/2021/05/24/another-york-revolution-player-signed-major-league-organization/7415388002/|title=Another York Revolution player gets signed by a major-league organization}}</ref> Calixte played in 64 games for Syracuse, hitting .235 with two home runs and 24 RBI. On September 17, the Mets released Calixte.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/player/orlando-calixte-593525?stats=career-r-hitting-minors&year=2021|title = Orlando Calixte Stats, Fantasy & News|website = [[MLB.com]]}}</ref>


===Sultanes de Monterrey===
===Sultanes de Monterrey===
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===Chunichi Dragons===
===Chunichi Dragons===
On November 22, 2022, it was reported Calixte had signed with the [[Chunichi Dragons]] of [[Nippon Professional Baseball]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-11-22 |title=中日、アルモンテが3年ぶり復帰「ドラゴンズは家族」 18年に15HR、万能内野手も獲得 |language=ja |url=https://full-count.jp/2022/11/22/post1310125/ |access-date=2022-11-22}}</ref>
On November 22, 2022, Calixte had signed with the [[Chunichi Dragons]] of [[Nippon Professional Baseball]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-11-22 |title=中日、アルモンテが3年ぶり復帰「ドラゴンズは家族」 18年に15HR、万能内野手も獲得 |language=ja |url=https://full-count.jp/2022/11/22/post1310125/ |access-date=2022-11-22}}</ref>

On October 22, 2023, Calixte re-signed with the Dragons for the 2024 season.

On October 8, 2024, Calixte re-signed with the Dragons for the 2025 season which will be his third with the team.<ref>https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/437b60c1979dd2a5f511587c9f0ad05a5a83c9f4?source=sns&dv=pc&mid=other&date=20241008&ctg=spo&bt=tw_up</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Leones del Escogido players]]
[[Category:Sultanes de Monterrey players]]
[[Category:Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in Mexico]]

Latest revision as of 00:52, 29 December 2024

Orlando Calixte
Calixte with the Chunichi Dragons in 2023
Chunichi Dragons – No. 4
Left fielder / Shortstop / Third baseman
Born: (1992-02-03) February 3, 1992 (age 32)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: April 19, 2015, for the Kansas City Royals
NPB: April 1, 2023, for the Chunichi Dragons
MLB statistics
(through 2017 season)
Batting average.135
Home runs0
Runs batted in6
NPB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Batting average.252
Home runs12
Runs batted in49
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Orlando Calixte (born February 3, 1992) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder and shortstop for the Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals and San Francisco Giants.

Background

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Calixte was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to parents born in Haiti. His father Dieudonne, emigrated to the Dominican Republic in 1977; obtained legal status and had several other children who also pursued baseball.[1]

Career

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Kansas City Royals

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Calixte was signed by the Kansas City Royals as an international free agent in August 2010.[2] He made his professional debut that season with the Dominican Summer League Royals. He played 2011 with the Kane County Cougars and 2012 with Kane County and Wilmington Blue Rocks. In 2013 and 2014 he played for the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals.[3][4]

Calixte began the 2015 season with the Omaha Storm Chasers of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League. They promoted him to the major leagues on April 19.[5]

On December 2, 2015, the Royals decided to non-tender Calixte, making him a free agent. The following day, they re–signed him to a minor league contract. Calixte split the 2016 campaign between Northwest Arkansas and Omaha, hitting a combined .274/.324/.420 with 11 home runs, 43 RBI, and 19 stolen bases across 126 games. Calixte elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2016.[6]

San Francisco Giants

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On November 14, 2016, Calixte signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants. The Giants added him to their 40-man roster four days later.[7] He was called up to make his Giants debut against the Washington Nationals on May 30, 2017.[8] In his first at bat of the 2017 season, he recorded his first career hit, a single to shallow center. In his second at bat, he hit a two-RBI double down the left field line.[9] Calixte was optioned back down to the minors on June 9.[10] In 29 games for the Giants, he batted .143/.185/.163 with six RBI. On November 27, Calixte was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A.[11]

Calixte spent the 2018 campaign with the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats, playing in 125 games and hitting .270/.323/.405 with 11 home runs, 48 RBI, and 14 stolen bases. He became a free agent after the season on November 2, 2018.[12]

Seattle Mariners

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On November 19, 2018, Calixte signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners.[13] He spent the 2019 campaign with the Triple–A Tacoma Rainiers, hitting .278/.327/.361 with two home runs and 10 RBI. Calixte elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2019.[14]

New York Mets

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On April 19, 2021, Calixte signed with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[15] On May 24, before the start of the ALPB season, Calixte’s contract was purchased by the New York Mets organization and he was assigned to the Triple-A Syracuse Mets.[16] Calixte played in 64 games for Syracuse, hitting .235 with two home runs and 24 RBI. On September 17, the Mets released Calixte.[17]

Sultanes de Monterrey

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On January 27, 2022, Calixte signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League.[18]

Chunichi Dragons

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On November 22, 2022, Calixte had signed with the Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball.[19]

On October 22, 2023, Calixte re-signed with the Dragons for the 2024 season.

On October 8, 2024, Calixte re-signed with the Dragons for the 2025 season which will be his third with the team.[20]

References

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  1. ^ Schoenfeld, Bruce, ed. (March 14, 2017). "The complicated state of Haitian Dominicans in MLB". ESPN. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  2. ^ "No signs of rust for Kansas City Royals prospect Orlando Calixte in second game with Double-A Northwest Arkansas - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  3. ^ "Royals". kansascity. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  4. ^ "Royals prospect Calixte heating up for Naturals". Kansas City Royals. Archived from the original on October 31, 2014. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  5. ^ "Royals". kansascity. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  6. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  7. ^ "Giants protect five from Rule 5, add to 40-man roster". NBCS Bay Area. November 18, 2016. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
  8. ^ Baggarly, Andrew. "Giants call up new leadoff hitter, option Mac Williamson". mercurynews.com. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
  9. ^ Haft, Chris. "Calixte makes a splash in Giants debut". MLB.com. Archived from the original on May 31, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
  10. ^ "Giants' Orlando Calixte: Sent to minors". CBSSports.com. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
  11. ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 11/27/17". mlbtraderumors.com. November 27, 2017. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  12. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  13. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 22, 2018). "Minor League Transactions: Nov 6 - Nov 21". Baseball America. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  14. ^ Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  15. ^ "Revs Make Two More Marquee Signings as 2021 Season Nears". April 20, 2021.
  16. ^ "Another York Revolution player gets signed by a major-league organization".
  17. ^ "Orlando Calixte Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
  18. ^ "ORLANDO CALIXTE LLEGA A SULTANES". sultanes.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  19. ^ "中日、アルモンテが3年ぶり復帰「ドラゴンズは家族」 18年に15HR、万能内野手も獲得" (in Japanese). November 22, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  20. ^ https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/437b60c1979dd2a5f511587c9f0ad05a5a83c9f4?source=sns&dv=pc&mid=other&date=20241008&ctg=spo&bt=tw_up
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