Garth Iorg

Garth Ray Iorg (/ˈɔːrdʒ/; born October 12, 1954) is an American former professional baseball player who played his entire career (1978, 1980–1987) for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has also worked as the first base coach for the Milwaukee Brewers. He is the brother of Major Leaguer Dane Iorg.

Basics

• Positions
  • Second Base
  • Third Base
• Major League Debut
  • April 9, 1978
  • Iorg made the start at second base for the Toronto Blue Jays while visiting the Detroit Tigers at Tiger Stadium. He went 1 for 3, with a single and a walk. He was credited for 2 put outs and 2 assists, including being the start of a 4-6-3 double play.¹
• Last MLB Appearance
  • October 4, 1987
  • Iorg started at third base for the Toronto Blue Jays while visiting the Detroit Tigers at Tiger Stadium. He went 0 for 4 and struck out twice. He was credited for 5 defensive assists, including starting a 5-4-3 double play.²

Ejections

• June 19, 1983
  • Umpire: Jim McKean
  • Opponent: California Angels
  • After Iorg was called out on strikes in the 5th inning, Blue Jays manager Bobby Cox was ejected for arguing with McKean. Iorg continued the argument during his next at bat in the 7th inning, and was thrown out mid-at bat. Damaso Garcia pinch hit and grounded out.³
• April 17, 1986 (game 2 of Double Header)
  • Umpire: Joe Brinkman
  • Opponent: Baltimore Orioles
  • Iorg struck out twice in the first game of the double header, in the 5th inning of the night cap, Iorg was called out on strikes. He and manager Jimy Williams were both ejected by Home Plate Umpire Joe Brinkman for arguing the call.⁴
• September 30, 1986
  • Umpire:Drew Cobel
  • Opponent: New York Yankees
  • Iorg was inserted into the game in the top of the 9th inning, batting for catcher Ernie Whitt. He was ejected after objecting to a called strike 2. He was then replaced by Cliff Johnson, who struck out. The strike out was credited to Iorg.⁵

Teams Played for

• Johnson City Yankees – Appalachian League (Rookie)
• Ft Lauderdale Yankees – Florida State League (A)
• West Haven Yankees – Eastern League (AA)
• Charleston Charlies – International League (AAA)
• Syracuse Chiefs – International League (AAA)
• Toronto Blue Jays – American League

Club Baseball Jobs

• Toronto Blue Jays Organization
  • 1990
    • Manager – Medicine Hat Blue Jays
  • 1991
    • Manager – Myrtle Beach Hurricanes
  • 1992-’95
    • Manager – Knoxville Blue Jays
  • 1996, 2001-’02
    • First Base Coach – Toronto Blue Jays
  • 1997
    • Manager – Syracuse Chiefs
• Milwaukee Brewers Organization
  • 2008
    • Third Base Coach – Milwaukee Brewers
  • 2010
    • Roving Infield Coordinator – Milwaukee Brewers
  • 2011-’14
    • First Base Coach – Milwaukee Brewers

Career Stat Line

• Average: .258
• OPS: .639
• At Bats: 2,450
• Runs: 251
• Hits: 633
• Home Runs: 20
• RBI: 238
• Stolen Bases 23

Transfers

• June 5, 1973
  • Signed out of Draft by New York Yankess
• November 5, 1976
  • Selected from New York Yankees by the Toronto Blue Jays in 1976 expansion draft.
• November 9, 1987
  • Granted Free Agency.

1. https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1978/B04090DET1978.htm ↩︎
2. https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1987/B10040DET1987.htm ↩︎
3. https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1983/B06190TOR1983.htm ↩︎
4. https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1986/B04172TOR1986.htm ↩︎
5. https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1986/B09300NYA1986.htm ↩︎