Positions: Catcher and First Baseman
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-3, 215lb (190cm, 97kg)
Born: April 22, 1938 in Teaneck, NJ us
Died: November 1, 2016 in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Buried: South Florida National Cemetery, Lake Worth, FL
School: University of Bridgeport (Bridgeport, CT)
Debut:
July 14, 1961
(Age 23-083d,
11,868th in major league history)
vs. PIT 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 10, 1967
(Age 29-141d)
vs. CAL 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1962 season
Full Name: John Joseph Orsino
Nicknames: Horse
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