Northern Illinois University Athletics

2026:
- Appeared in 15 games
- Made his NIU debut at North Carolina A&T (2/13)
- Had his first career start at East Carolina (2/16)
- Allowed one run on two hits in four innings at Eastern Illinois (3/24)
- Struck out a season-high seven batters in four innings at UIC (4/21), allowing two runs on three hits

Prior to NIU: Three-year letterwinner at Mahomet-Seymour… Two-time All-Apollo Conference selection… Tied the single-game strikeout record with 17 in 2023… Helped lead Mahomet-Seymour to three conference titles and three regional championships… Also lettered in football.
 
Personal: Son of Mike and Darlia Orton… Sister, Haylie, plays volleyball at Illinois College… Business major.

Orton's Career Highs:
Innings Pitched: 4.0, 2x (M.R. at UIC, 4/21/26)
Strikeouts: 7 at UIC, 4/21/26
Hits Allowed: 6 vs. Ball State, 5/10/26
Runs Allowed: 5 vs. Ball State, 5/10/26
Earned Runs: 5 vs. Ball State, 5/10/26
Walks Allowed: 5 at East Carolina, 2/18/26