John Orton was drafted by the California Angels in the first round of the 1987 Major League Baseball Draft, Orton had a decade-long professional career, including parts of five seasons (1989–1993) with the Angels. In 1992, he set personal bests in games played (43), plate appearances (125), hits (25), home runs (2), RBI (12) and batting average (.219). All told, he collected 80 hits in 156 MLB games played, with 18 doubles and four home runs.
Presented is one of Orton’s blue mesh worn batting practice jerseys. The front has the Angels logo patch sewn on and the back has his jersey number “14” sewn on in layered red white. Front tail tagging shows it is a Russell Athletic Diamond Collection jersey with [size] 44 with fabric flap and date code “1993” swatch. Sleeves also feature patches with classic Angels logo on left and on right trading card sponsor Upper Deck (patch). Shows great use throughout.
Authentication: 100% Authentic Team