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Orville Jorgens

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Orville Jorgens
Pitcher
Born: (1908-06-04)June 4, 1908
Rockford, Illinois, U.S.
Died: January 11, 1992(1992-01-11) (aged 83)
Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.
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
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Orville Edward Jorgens (June 4, 1908 – January 11, 1992) was an American baseball player. He was a pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1935 to 1937. He batted and threw right-handed. Jorgens was the brother of fellow Major Leaguer Arndt Jorgens.

In three 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

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