Ronald Herman Witmeyer (born June 28, 1967) is an American former

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who played for the Oakland Athletics during their 1991 season. Listed at 6' 3", 215 lb., he batted and threw left handed.

Amateur career

Born in

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, Witmeyer attended Stanford University, and in 1987 he played collegiate summer baseball with the

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of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

Professional career

Witmeyer was selected by the Athletics in the 7th round of the 1988 MLB Draft. In 11 games, he hit one

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in 19 at-bats and did not score or drive in a run.

Coaching career

As of 2023, Witmeyer is a coach for the

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, an A's affiliate. He has been a minor league coach for almost two decades.

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1967 births Living people Amarillo Dillas players Harwich Mariners players Huntsville Stars players Major League Baseball first basemen Modesto A's players Navegantes del Magallanes players American expatriate baseball players in Venezuela Oakland Athletics players People from West Islip, New York Stanford Cardinal baseball players Tacoma Tigers players Baseball players from Suffolk County, New York
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