Charlie O'Rourke
From BR Bullpen
James Patrick O'Rourke Also known as Jim O'Rourke
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 195 lb.
- School Santa Clara University
- Debut June 16, 1959
- Final Game June 16, 1959
- Born June 22, 1937 in Walla Walla, WA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Charlie O'Rourke was at Santa Clara University from 1956-59 and came to the majors in June 1959. He appeared in two games.
One source says he signed for $60,000 (the SABR biography of Jeoff Long).
St. Louis signed another young player that year, the 17-year-old Tim McCarver, who appeared in eight games in 1959.
