"Most of the players will be from the draft," Orioles director of player personnel Don Buford told The Times-News. "There will be a mixture of players age-wise, but for most of the players this will be their first stop in the organization."
For Graham, Bluefield did prove his first stop in the organization. It also proved his last. He returned there for two seasons. He didn't make it higher.
Graham's career began that year in 1990, taken by the Orioles in the 11th round of the draft out of Hershey High School in Hershey, Pa. Graham was also credited as Gordie Graham.
Graham started with the Orioles at Bluefield. He hit a triple to leadoff an inning in a June game. In late July, Graham knocked in five runs in a game.
Overall, Graham saw 24 games for Bluefield. He hit .281, with eight total RBI.
Graham returned to Bluefield for 1991. He saw 38 games that year and hit .144. That season turned out to be his last as a pro.
Made the Majors:1,424-32.0
Never Made Majors:3,033-68.0%-X
More 1990 Minor Leaguers:
- John Graham, Baseball Town, 4/29/17
- Joe Grahe, His Ability, 9/16/17
- Mike Grahovac, Unbelievable Feeling, 7/30/17
- Mark Grater, Pitching Assignment, 4/24/11
- John Graves, Save Earned, 5/31/14
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