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.

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
Teams

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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