Ron Witmeyer, baseball player, 1991-1991

Ron Witmeyer

Born: 6/28/1967 in West Islip, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-08-25 | Final Game: 1991-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Ronald Herman Witmeyer

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Biography

Ron Witmeyer, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1991 season. Primarily serving as a position player, Witmeyer played in a total of 11 games, amassing a single hit throughout his time in the league. His batting average concluded at 0.053, reflecting the challenges many players face in breaking into the competitive environment of professional baseball. Witmeyer's career, albeit short-lived, occurred during a period marked by significant changes in the game, including the rise of power hitters and the increasing emphasis on offensive production. Despite his limited impact at the major league level, Witmeyer's journey in baseball illustrates the tenacity and dedication required to reach the pinnacle of the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment. His story serves as a reminder of the countless players who strive for success in the shadow of the sport’s legends.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 19 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.053 0.053 0.053 0.105 0.0

Career AVG .053 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 79.4% below league average.

Career OBP .053 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 83.7% below league average.

Career SLG .053 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 86.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.105 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 85.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1991 OAK AL 11 19 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.053 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 8 3 32 3 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 OAK 1B 8 3 32 3 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 8

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Stanford University Palo Alto CA 1986, 1987, 1988