Mike Jorgensen

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Mike Jorgensen
First Baseman / Outfielder
Born: August 16, 1948 (1948-08-16) (age 59)
Passaic, New Jersey
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 10, 1968
for the New York Mets
Final game
October 6, 1985
for the St. Louis Cardinals
Career statistics
Batting average     .243
Home runs     95
Runs batted in     426
Teams

As Player

As Manager
Career highlights and awards

Michael Jorgensen (born August 16, 1948, Passaic, New Jersey) was a former Major League Baseball player and later, manager. He played First Base for the New York Mets (1968, 1970-71 and 1980-83), Montreal Expos (1972-77), Oakland Athletics (1977),Texas Rangers (1978-79), Atlanta Braves (1983-84) and St. Louis Cardinals (1984-85).

He managed the Cardinals for part of the 1995 season, where he posted a 42-54 win-loss record.

[edit] Trivia

  • He didn't reach the postseason until his final season when he helped the Cardinals win the 1985 NL Pennant.
  • In 1974 he broke the Expos' single season on-base percentage record with .444
  • In 17 seasons he played in 1,633 Games, had 3,421 At Bats, 429 Runs, 833 Hits, 132 Doubles, 13 Triples, 95 Home Runs, 426 RBI, 58 Stolen Bases, 532 Walks, .243 Batting Average, .347 On-base percentage, .373 Slugging Percentage, 1,276 Total Bases, 31 Sacrifice Hits, 25 Sacrifice Flies and 51 Intentional Walks.


Preceded by
Joe Torre		 St. Louis Cardinals Manager
1995		 Succeeded by
Tony La Russa

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