John Orton
Position:
Catcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-1, 195lb (185cm, 88kg)
Born:
December 8, 1965
in Santa Cruz, CA
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Draft: Drafted by the New York Mets in the 17th round of the 1984 MLB June Amateur Draft from Soquel HS (Soquel, CA) and the California Angels in the 1st round (25th) of the 1987 MLB June Amateur Draft from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo, CA).
High School: Soquel HS (Soquel, CA)
School: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo, CA)
Debut:
August 20, 1989
(Age 23-255d,
15,672nd in major league history)
vs. CLE 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
July 4, 1993
(Age 27-208d)
vs. CLE 5 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1991 season
National Team:
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USA (College)
Full Name: John Andrew Orton
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