Orlando Arcia with his wife, Elena Arcia. (Source: Instagram)
Atlanta Braves shortstop and 2021 World Series champion Orlando Arcia is married to Elena. They share twin daughters together, Mia & Isabella. Orlando's daughters were born in September 2019. Back then, he played for the Milwaukee Brewers (2016–2021).
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"Do you prefer ketchup or mustard? 🥰💖" - Elena Arcia
Orlando's wife, Elena, was born in the USA but raised in the Dominican Republic.
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"Kiss with my beautiful princess happy new year to all I love you my queen." - Orlando Garcia
She completed her B.S. in Psychology in 2021.
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"I'm proud of your achievement my love 💙 May God bless you always 😍 I love you. Congratulations." - Orlando
Orlando Arcia was signed as an international free agent by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2010. He later made his MLB debut with the club in 2016.
After playing for Milwaukee from 2016-2021, he was traded to the Atlanta Braves on April 6, 2021. Next, Arcia and the Braves reached an agreement on a $3 million, two-year contract on November 30, 2021.
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Orlando Arcia spruced up the Atlanta Braves' home opener
San Francisco Giants v Atlanta Braves: ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 20: Orlando of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a walk-off game-winning single during the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Truist Park on June 20, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
On Thursday night at Truist Park, the Atlanta Braves shortstop joined the record of dramatic home-opening victories when he smashed a walk-off single to give his team a 7-6 win over the San Diego Padres.
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"ORLANDO WALKS IT OFF FOR THE BRAVES." - Talkin' Baseball
Furthermore, Arcia and the Braves recently reached an agreement on a three-year, $7.3 million contract extension on MLB Opening Day in 2023.
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