Orville Jorgens

Orville Edward Jorgens (June 4, 1908 – January 11, 1992) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Jorgens played for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1935 to 1937. He batted and threw right-handed. Jorgens was the brother of fellow Major Leaguer Art Jorgens.

Orville Jorgens
Pitcher
Born: (1908-06-04)June 4, 1908
Rockford, Illinois
Died: January 11, 1992(1992-01-11) (aged 83)
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 19, 1935, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
September 26, 1937, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record21–27
Earned run average4.70
Strikeouts149
Teams

In 3 MLB seasons, Jorgens compiled a 21–27 win–loss record, striking out 149, and walking 233.[1]

Jorgens was born in Rockford, Illinois, and died in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

References

  1. "Orville Jorgens". retrosheet.org. Retrieved July 17, 2020.


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