John Van Ornum

John Clayton Van Ornum

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 175 lb.

• Born October 20, 1939 in Pasadena, CA USA
• Died July 6, 2024 in Bass Lake, CA USA

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Biographical Information

John Van Ornum played in the minors from 1959 to 1964, first as an infielder, then gradually being converted to catcher.

After retiring, Van Ornum managed in the minors San Francisco Giants chain from 1973 to 1978. He scouted for the Giants in 1979, then was a Giant coach from 1980 to 1984.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1973	Decatur Commodores	Midwest League	63-62	5th (t)	San Francisco Giants	Lost in 1st round
1974	Fresno Giants	California League	85-55	1st	San Francisco Giants	League Champs
1975	Fresno Giants	California League	74-66	2nd	San Francisco Giants	none
1976	Lafayette Drillers	Texas League	58-76	8th	San Francisco Giants
1977	Fresno Giants	California League	83-57	1st	San Francisco Giants
1978	Fresno Giants	California League	59-80	7th	San Francisco Giants