Mike Jorgensen
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Michael Jorgensen
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 0", Weight 195 lb.
- High School Francis Lewis High School
- Debut September 10, 1968
- Final Game October 6, 1985
- Born August 16, 1948 in Passaic, NJ USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Mike Jorgensen is the only major league baseball player born on the date of Babe Ruth's death, (August 16, 1948).
- 1992-2001 Farm Director St. Louis Cardinals
- 2008 Special Assistant to the GM, St. Louis Cardinals
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL Gold Glove Winner (1973)
| Preceded by Joe Torre | St. Louis Cardinals Manager 1995 | Succeeded by Tony LaRussa |
[edit] Year-By-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | St. Petersburg Cardinals | Florida State League | 1st | St. Louis Cardinals | League Champs | replaced Dave Bialas and Marty Mason | |
| 1987 | Louisville Redbirds | American Association | 78-62 | 2nd | St. Louis Cardinals | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1988 | Louisville Redbirds | American Association | 63-79 | 4th | St. Louis Cardinals | ||
| 1989 | Louisville Redbirds | American Association | 71-74 | 4th | St. Louis Cardinals | ||
| 1995 | St. Louis Cardinals | National League | 42-54 | 4th | St. Louis Cardinals | replaced Joe Torre (20-27) on June 16 |
