Jesse Orosco
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Jesse Russell Orosco
- Bats Right, Throws Left
- Height 6' 2", Weight 185 lb.
- School Santa Barbara City College
- High School Santa Barbara High School
- Debut April 5, 1979
- Final Game September 27, 2003
- Born April 21, 1957 in Santa Barbara, CA USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
The all-time leader in games pitched, Jesse Orosco also had the rare distinction of playing in the major leagues in four different decades. His son, Jesse Orosco, Jr., was drafted in the 2008 amateur draft.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time NL All-Star (1983 & 1984)
- AL Games Pitched Leader (1995)
- 30 Saves Seasons: 1 (1984)
- Won a World Series with the New York Mets in 1986
[edit] Records Held
- Games pitched, career, 1252
- Games pitched, left-hander, career, 1252
- Games in relief, career, 1248
