John Orton
Encyclopedia
John Andrew Orton was a Major League Baseball
catcher. He is an alumnus of the California Polytechnic State University
.
Drafted by the California Angels
in the 1st round of the 1987 MLB amateur draft, Orton would make his Major League Baseball
debut with the California Angels
on August 20, 1989, and appear in his final game on July 4, 1993.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
catcher. He is an alumnus of the California Polytechnic State University
California Polytechnic State University
California Polytechnic State University, or Cal Poly, is a public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, United States. The university is one of two polytechnic campuses in the 23-member California State University system....
.
Drafted by the California Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
in the 1st round of the 1987 MLB amateur draft, Orton would make his Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
debut with the California Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
on August 20, 1989, and appear in his final game on July 4, 1993.
Sources
- Page at Baseball Reference
- 1991 John Orton Leaf baseball card