John Orsino
Born: 4/22/1938 in Teaneck, NJ, USA
Died: 11/1/2016 in Sunny Isles Beach, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1961-07-14 | Final Game: 1967-09-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: John Joseph Orsino
Biography
John Orsino was a professional baseball player born in 1938, who played primarily as a position player from 1961 until his retirement in 1967. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 332 games, where he made a notable impact as a solid contributor on offense. Orsino recorded 252 hits, including 40 home runs and 123 RBIs, and he concluded his playing days with a batting average of .249. Known for his power-hitting ability, he brought a competitive edge to the teams he played for during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, characterized by the progressive shift towards more offensive play.
Orsino's career unfolded during the early years of the 1960s, a time when baseball was experiencing significant change with the advent of more dynamic playing styles and increased fan engagement. While he may not have achieved Hall of Fame status, his contributions on the field were invaluable, particularly as he developed a reputation for clutch hitting. With three stolen bases to his name, he showed versatility and an ability to impact games not just through power, but also through strategic base running. John Orsino remains a respected figure in baseball history, celebrated for his dedication to the game and his contributions during a pivotal era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 332 | 1014 | 114 | 252 | 44 | 5 | 40 | 123 | 3 | 92 | 191 | 0.249 | 0.319 | 0.420 | 0.739 | 1505.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | SFG | NL | 25 | 83 | 5 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.277 | 132.4 |
| 1962 | SFG | NL | 18 | 48 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0.271 | -74.3 |
| 1963 | BAL | AL | 116 | 379 | 53 | 103 | 18 | 1 | 19 | 56 | 2 | 38 | 53 | 0.272 | 1493.0 |
| 1964 | BAL | AL | 81 | 248 | 21 | 55 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 55 | 0.222 | -275.9 |
| 1965 | BAL | AL | 77 | 232 | 30 | 54 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 28 | 1 | 23 | 51 | 0.233 | 230.3 |
| 1966 | WS2 | AL | 14 | 23 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.174 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | WS2 | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | WS | SFN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 18 | 19 | 117 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| C | 280 | 253 | 1567 | 108 | 31 | 19 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | SFN | C | 25 | 22 | 130 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
| 1962 | SFN | C | 16 | 12 | 72 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 1963 | BAL | C | 109 | 103 | 636 | 37 | 7 | 8 |
| 1963 | BAL | 1B | 3 | 3 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1964 | BAL | C | 66 | 59 | 384 | 31 | 10 | 3 |
| 1964 | BAL | 1B | 5 | 6 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 1965 | BAL | C | 62 | 55 | 342 | 25 | 5 | 3 |
| 1965 | BAL | 1B | 5 | 5 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | WS2 | C | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | WS2 | 1B | 5 | 5 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 280 |
| First Base | 19 |