Phil Ortega
| Phil Ortega | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 7, 1939 Gilbert, Arizona | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 10, 1960, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 4, 1969, for the California Angels | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 46–62 |
| Earned run average | 4.43 |
| Strikeouts | 549 |
| Teams | |
Filomeno Coronado Ortega (October 7, 1939) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played professionally for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Washington Senators and the California Angels.
Biography
Ortega was born in Gilbert, Arizona and graduated from Mesa High School (Mesa, Arizona) in Mesa, Arizona in 1959.[1] He was signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers as an amateur free agent in 1959.[2] He pitched from 1960–1969 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, California Angels, and Washington Senators. Ortega was of Yaqui Indian descent.[1] During a 10-year baseball career, Ortega compiled 46 wins, 549 strikeouts, and a 4.43 earned run average. His nickname in the team's clubhouse was "Tears on my Pillow"
References
- ^ "Phil Ortega Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
- ^ "Phil Ortega". Basketball-Reference.Com. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Baseball Almanac
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