Dan Morogiello

Dan Morogiello [Daniel Joseph Morogiello] played Major League Baseball between 1983-1983. His date of birth is March 26th, 1955 and he is currently 71 years old. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. He played his high school baseball for the Canarsie High School Chiefs in Brooklyn, New York. He played College Baseball for the Seton Hall University Pirates. He was drafted and signed in the 3rd round (51st overall) of the 1976 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft by the Atlanta Braves. Made his Major League Debut on May 20th, 1983 at the age of 28. Debuted as a relief pitcher for Baltimore Orioles against the Toronto Blue Jays, throwing 2.1 innings, allowing 1 runs, 0 walks and striking out 2 batters. He did not factor in the decision. He recorded an out ...
to the first batter he faced, Willie Upshaw. His most frequent teammates throughout his career, based on statistics listed below were Terry Harper, Rufino Linares, Larry Owen, Larry Whisenton, Mike Reynolds, Tony Brizzolara and Jerry Keller. Morogiello played 6 seasons with the Atlanta Braves organization, 2 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles, 1 season with the Detroit Tigers and 1 season with the St. Louis Cardinals. Led the Southern League (AA) with 99 Walks Allowed in 1977. Led the International League (AAA) with 206 Hits Allowed and 88 Earned Runs Allowed in 1980. He was also drafted in the 8th round of the 1974 Draft by the Detroit Tigers but did not sign.

Career Transactions: Traded from Atlanta Braves to St. Louis Cardinals for Donnie Moore on February 1st, 1982. Signed contract with Orioles on November 29th, 1982.