Paulo Orlando wasn’t supposed to become a starter for the Kansas City Royals. Heck, he didn’t break into the big leagues until he was 29-years-old. No one expects 29-year-old rookies to develop into an everyday player. Much less someone born in Brazil like Paulo Orlando was on Nov. 1, 1985.
Paulo Orlando was fast. He could play all three outfield positions. He can steal a base and has great range. But, no one expected him to swing a stiff enough stick to play every day.
So much for expectations. In 476 plate appearances and 125 games in 2016, Paulo Orlando has slashed .