They played its home games at the Estadio Municipal de Puerto La Cruz in Anzoátegui, Venezuela.
With a low-profile squad, Oriente came in on an honourable second place behind Cuba's Alacranes de Almendares after finishing 4-2.
Managed by Kerby Farrell, the offensive was anchored by RF/1B and Series MVP Norman Cash, who collected a .360 average and 11 RBI, while slugging .680.
Babe Birrer was the top pitcher with a 2-0 record, including a 13-inning victory, a 1.25 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 21⅔ innings of work.
At the end of the year, the franchise owners acquired the brand Navegantes del Magallanes and continued in the league the following season.