Orville Edward Jorgens (June 4, 1908 – January 11, 1992) was a
Major League Baseball
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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.
In 3 MLB seasons, Jorgens compiled a 21–27
win–loss record
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,
striking out
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149, and
walking
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233.
Jorgens was born in
Rockford, Illinois, and died in
Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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1908 births
1992 deaths
Sportspeople from Rockford, Illinois
American people of Norwegian descent
Baseball players from Illinois
Philadelphia Phillies players
Baltimore Orioles (International League) players
Beckley Black Knights players
Clarksburg Generals players
Davenport Blue Sox players
Galveston Buccaneers players
Harrisburg Senators players
Jeannette Jays players
Milwaukee Brewers (AA) players
Montreal Royals players
San Francisco Seals (baseball) players
York White Roses players
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