John Orton
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John Andrew Orton
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 192 lb.
- School California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
- Debut August 20, 1989
- Final Game July 4, 1993
- Born December 8, 1965 in Santa Cruz, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Catcher John Orton of the California Angels caught shutouts in his first two big league games: on August 20, 1989, Kirk McCaskill blanked the Cleveland Indians and on August 24, Bert Blyleven shut down the Kansas City Royals.
After his playing career ended, Orton spent five years as a minor league manager in the Chicago White Sox organization and is currently a catching instructor in the team's farm system.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Bristol White Sox | Appalachian League | 38-26 | 2nd | Chicago White Sox | |
| 2002 | Kannapolis Intimidators | South Atlantic League | 66-74 | 4th/7th | Chicago White Sox | |
| 2003 | Kannapolis Intimidators | South Atlantic League | 55-82 | 6th/8th | Chicago White Sox | |
| 2004 | Great Falls White Sox | Pioneer League | 38-38 | 3rd/1st | Chicago White Sox | Lost first round |
| 2005 | Great Falls White Sox | Pioneer League | 32-44 | 3rd/4th | Chicago White Sox |
