About John Orton Memorabilia & Collectibles
About John Orton:
John Orton (full name: John Andrew Orton; no nicknames) played catcher from 1989 until 1993 for the California Angels. He played for the Angels from 1989 - 1993. Over 5 seasons, he played 156 games, hit 4 home runs, drove in 35 runs, and stole 2 bases. Born on December 8, 1965 in Santa Cruz, CA, Orton stands 6' 1" and weighs 195 lb. He attended Soquel (Soquel, CA) high school and was drafted by the California Angels in the 1st round (25th pick) of the 1987 amateur draft. His debut was on August 20, 1989 and he played his final game on July 4, 1993. Over his career, Orton made $510,000. Common misspellings of his name include John Andrew james jim jimmy John jon Orton.