Mike Jorgensen

Michael Jorgensen

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 0", Weight 195 lb.
• School St. John's University
• 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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Biographical Information

Gold Glover Mike Jorgensen is the only major league baseball player born on the date of Babe Ruth's death, (August 16, 1948). He missed some playing time during the 1972 season with the Montréal Expos while he was performing his military service duties with a National Guard unit.

Jorgensen served as interim manager for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1995, following the dismissal of Joe Torre. He finished the season 42-54 and returned to his duties as farm director in 1996.

• 1992-2001 Farm Director St. Louis Cardinals
• 2008 Special Assistant to the GM, St. Louis Cardinals
• 2011 Pro scout St. Louis Cardinals

Notable Achievements

• NL Gold Glove Winner (1973)

Preceded by Joe Torre

St. Louis Cardinals Manager 1995

Succeeded by Tony LaRussa

Year-By-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1986	St. Petersburg Cardinals	Florida State League	36-24	1st	St. Louis Cardinals	League Champs	replaced Marty Mason (2-0) on June 30
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

Related Sites

• BR Manager page