Joe Orengo

Joseph Charles Orengo (November 29, 1914 – July 24, 1988) was an American infielder in Major League Baseball who played for five teams from 1939 to 1945, playing all four infield positions. He was born in San Francisco, California, and died there at age 73.

Joe Orengo
Shortstop
Born: (1914-11-29)November 29, 1914
San Francisco, California
Died: July 24, 1988(1988-07-24) (aged 73)
San Francisco, California
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 18, 1939, for the St. Louis Cardinals
Last MLB appearance
September 25, 1945, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
Batting average.238
Home runs17
Runs scored129
Teams

In 366 games over six seasons, Orengo posted a .238 batting average (266-for-1120) with 129 runs, 17 home runs, 122 RBI and 156 bases on balls. Defensively, he recorded an overall .966 fielding percentage. He was married to Alma Orengo and had 4 children.


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