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Name Team Age
John Jorgens Retired (2016, Age 37) 68
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 17
(2001)		 RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Reggie Smith League 0 13 years (52 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
69 24 39
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
4 11 16
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
3 15 38
Endurance Velocity Control
46 69 70
Leadership   Mentor Value  
6 30
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
59 0 5/18/1979
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 1 3
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
0 (0.0 %) 0 (0.0 %) 0 (0.0 %)

Stats  |   Splits  |   Playoffs  |   Energy  |   Improvements  |   Past Skills  |   Awards   |  Batting   |  Fielding   |  Game Log
Year Type   Chances    Endurance   Velocity   Control   Total 
2001 Minors 61.00 0 / 1 5 / 36 8 / 24 13 / 61
2002 Minors 53.00 1 / 4 3 / 17 5 / 32 9 / 53
2002 Majors 6.94 0 / 0 0 / 2 0 / 4 0 / 6
2003 Minors 5.00 0 / 0 0 / 3 1 / 2 1 / 5
2003 Majors 31.15 1 / 2 1 / 16 4 / 13 6 / 31
2004 Minors 15.00 0 / 2 1 / 7 1 / 6 2 / 15
2004 Majors 19.36 0 / 0 5 / 10 2 / 9 7 / 19
2005 Majors 33.41 0 / 4 2 / 10 3 / 19 5 / 33
2006 Majors 53.18 1 / 14 4 / 19 3 / 20 8 / 53
2007 Majors 43.87 2 / 14 1 / 12 0 / 17 3 / 43
2008 Majors 40.05 1 / 5 1 / 17 0 / 18 2 / 40
2009 Majors 19.11 0 / 0 0 / 10 0 / 9 0 / 19
2010 Majors 28.95 0 / 0 0 / 17 1 / 11 1 / 28
2011 Majors 42.57 0 / 9 0 / 17 1 / 16 1 / 42
2012 Majors 42.94 0 / 10 0 / 21 0 / 11 0 / 42
2013 Majors 39.07 0 / 2 -1 / 17 -2 / 20 -3 / 39
2014 Majors 40.16 -1 / 5 -1 / 16 -2 / 19 -4 / 40
2015 Majors 40.39 1 / 6 -6 / 12 -1 / 22 -6 / 40
2016 Majors 40.63 0 / 7 -4 / 17 -2 / 16 -6 / 40
Total 6 / 85 11 / 276 22 / 288 39 / 649
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2016-11-01John Jorgens has retired from the Cincinnati Redlegs
2013-08-20John Jorgens of the Cincinnati Redlegs is injured and is expected to be out 29 days.
2010-07-20Trade #1194515 has been completed between the New York Dirty-Sox and the Cincinnati Redlegs. The Cincinnati Redlegs receive John Jorgens from the New York Dirty-Sox in exchange for Gabby Stanley.
2010-04-08The New York Dirty-Sox have placed John Jorgens on the trade block.
2009-03-05Trade #1168653 has been completed between the New York Dirty-Sox and the St. Louis Succotash. The St. Louis Succotash receive Dave Jones, Draft Pick 2010 Round 1 NYA (Fred Kretlow) from the New York Dirty-Sox in exchange for John Jorgens, Draft Pick 2009 Round 1 STL (Rich Gillespie).
2007-03-07Trade #1137706 has been completed between the San Diego Missions and the St. Louis Succotash. The St. Louis Succotash receive Rod Plank, Mark Sloat, Al Harnisch, John Jorgens, Draft Pick 2007 Round 2 KC (Doug Morris) from the San Diego Missions in exchange for Chuck Ivie, Marty Castillo, Draft Pick 2010 Round 2 STL (Roy Holt). Protest This Trade.
2004-06-11The San Diego Missions have promoted Fred Landreth to the major league team. The San Diego Missions have promoted John Jorgens to the major league team.
2004-06-11A trade has been completed between the San Diego Missions and the Kansas City Royals. The Kansas City Royals receive Bob Hudson, Clinton Bush, Draft Pick 2005 Round 3 SD (Walt Macha) from the San Diego Missions in exchange for John Jorgens, Ralph Lee. Protest This Trade.
2004-04-03The Kansas City Royals have placed John Jorgens on the trade block.
2004-03-07The Kansas City Royals have sent John Jorgens down to the minors.
2003-08-06The Kansas City Royals have promoted John Jorgens to the major league team. The Kansas City Royals have waived Greg Jeltz.
2003-08-04The Kansas City Royals have sent John Jorgens down to the minors.
2003-07-13The Kansas City Royals have promoted Poodle Lussier to the major league team. The Kansas City Royals have promoted John Jorgens to the major league team. The Kansas City Royals have designated Marv Thompson for assignment. The Kansas City Royals have sent Johnny Paul to the minors.
2003-06-15The Kansas City Royals have demoted John Jorgens to the minor leagues.
2003-04-30The Kansas City Royals have promoted John Jorgens to the major league team. The Kansas City Royals have designated Jim Walker for assignment.
2003-04-12The Kansas City Royals have promoted Jim Cabrera to the major league team. The Kansas City Royals have sent John Jorgens to the minors.
2003-04-04The Kansas City Royals have promoted John Jorgens to the major league team. The Kansas City Royals have designated Walt Meusel for assignment.
2002-10-23The Kansas City Royals have sent Fred Landreth to the minors. The Kansas City Royals have sent John Jorgens to the minors. The Kansas City Royals have sent Joe McGee to the minors. The Kansas City Royals have sent Bill Frobel to the minors.
2002-09-06The Kansas City Royals have promoted John Jorgens to the major league team.