Mike O'Rourke
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Michael Joseph O'Rourke
- Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown
- Height 5' 10" , Weight 195 lb.
- Debut September 1, 1890
- Final Game October 15, 1890
- Born September 1, 1868
- Died March 3, 1934 in Richmond, VA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Mike O'Rourke appeared in eight games as a pitcher and outfielder for the 1890 Orioles. The Orioles left the major-league American Association during the season in 1890 and then, after playing in another league, returned to play some more in the American Association. O'Rourke was with them the second time around.
O'Rourke made his major league debut on September 1 (the Orioles had returned to the American Association on August 27). As a pitcher, he was in five games with a 3.95 ERA (the team ERA was 4.00). He also played three games in the outfield.
O'Rourke had been with the Orioles when they were in the Atlantic Association during the summer before they rejoined the majors. He pitched a night game in Hartford, according to The Night That the Lights Went On in Hartford.
