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During his time with the LSU Tigers, Witten was a part of three baseball National Championships.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Larnerd |first=Greg |title=Behind Enemy Lines: LSU BSB with Former Tigers Star, Jeremy Witten (LISTEN) |url=https://espnchattanooga.com/2023/06/15/behind-enemy-lines-lsu-bsb-with-former-tigers-star-jeremy-witten-listen/ |date=June 15, 2023 |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=ESPN Chattanooga - WALV FM |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Rabalais|first=Scott|date=May 2, 1999|title=Witten, LSU Race by Auburn in Eighth|page=1C|work=[[The Advocate (Louisiana)|The Advocate]]|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/415375671/F0B83F2A562F43DFPQ}}</ref> |
During his time with the LSU Tigers, Witten was a part of three baseball National Championships.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Larnerd |first=Greg |title=Behind Enemy Lines: LSU BSB with Former Tigers Star, Jeremy Witten (LISTEN) |url=https://espnchattanooga.com/2023/06/15/behind-enemy-lines-lsu-bsb-with-former-tigers-star-jeremy-witten-listen/ |date=June 15, 2023 |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=ESPN Chattanooga - WALV FM |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Rabalais|first=Scott|date=May 2, 1999|title=Witten, LSU Race by Auburn in Eighth|page=1C|work=[[The Advocate (Louisiana)|The Advocate]]|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/415375671/F0B83F2A562F43DFPQ}}</ref> The Tigers won the College World Series in [[1996 NCAA Division I baseball tournament#College World Series|1996]], [[1997 NCAA Division I baseball tournament#College World Series|1997]], and [[2000 NCAA Division I baseball tournament#College World Series|2000]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kleinpeter |first=Jim |date=May 2, 1999 |title=Witten's Double Caps Rally, Boosts LSU Past Auburn |url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/415168493/F0B83F2A562F43DFPQ |work=[[The Times-Picayune]] |page=C14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=11 July 2019 |title=Look Back: 10 Years After LSU's Fifth CWS Title |url=https://lsusports.net/sports/2019/7/11/204961121.aspx |access-date=2021-02-23 |website=LSU Tigers |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Rabalais |first=Scott |date=June 7, 2000 |title=LSU getting its Witten's Worth |url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/415463401/F0B83F2A562F43DFPQ |work=[[The Advocate (Louisiana)|The Advocate]]}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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Revision as of 20:53, 6 February 2024
| Jeremy Witten | |
|---|---|
| Louisiana State Tigers | |
| Left fielder | |
| Born: August 14, 1977 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. | |
Batted: Switch Threw: Right | |
| debut | |
| 1995 | |
| Last appearance | |
| 2000 | |
| Career statistics | |
| Batting average | .174 |
| Home runs | 1 |
| Runs batted in | 7 |
Jeremy Witten (born August 14, 1977) is a retired left fielder who played for the Louisiana State Tigers in the 1990s and 2000s.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Early life
In 1996, the Baton Rouge Advocate reported that "Jeremy Witten is from Louisville."[7][8] Although best known today for playing baseball, Witten began his athletic career as an American football punter.[9] In January 1995, the Louisiana Advocate reported that "Jeremy Witten, a punter from Louisville, KY... also plans to play baseball."[10]
The Advocate subsequently quoted Witten saying "Since I've been real small, I've always wanted to play for one of the best programs there is in baseball... They had the right combination I was looking for. I felt real comfortable with the football coaching staff.[10] In October 1997, the Advocate reported that Witten had "kicked a career-best 53-yarder in last week's 36-21 loss to Ole Miss."[11]
Career
During his time with the LSU Tigers, Witten was a part of three baseball National Championships.[12][13] The Tigers won the College World Series in 1996, 1997, and 2000.[14][15][16]
Personal life
Witten lives in Chattanooga with his family.[12] In a 2023 interview on WALV-FM, Witten described Paul Skenes as "the best college pitcher he’s ever seen," although he continues to cheer for the Louisiana State Tigers.[12]
See also
References
- ^ Kleinpeter, Jim (May 2, 1999). "Witten Making a Difference". The Times Picayune. p. C14.
- ^ Rabalais, Scott (April 9, 1999). "Witten's "Jumbo" Effort a Plus for Tigers". The Advocate. p. 1D.
- ^ "Jeremy Witten Independent Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2021-02-23.
- ^ Moorman, Dave (June 19, 2000). "And The Hits Keep Coming for the Tigers". The Alexandria Town Talk. p. B5.
- ^ Guilbeau, Glen (March 25, 2000). "Witten's Homer Completes Rally, 8-6". The Advocate. p. 1E.
- ^ Guilbeau, Glen (May 6, 2000). "Witten, Tigers Kick Wildcats Around, 9-0". The Advocate. p. 1E.
- ^ Rabalais, Scott (October 15, 1996). "Bouncing Back: Tigers Vs. MSU Set For Television". The Advocate. p. 1-D.
- ^ Robinson, Fred (April 21, 1999). "Witten Propels LSU Past Fumbling Uno". The Times Picayune. p. D1.
- ^ Moorman, Dave (August 19, 1996). "LSU's Witten Ready to Roll in Two Sports". The Advocate. p. 1D.
- ^ a b Rabalais, Scott (January 13, 1995). "Punter Witten Says He'll Play for Tigers". The Advocate. p. 2D.
- ^ Moorman, Dave (October 22, 1997). "Punter Witten Works With Baseball Team on Day Off". The Advocate. p. 2D.
- ^ a b c Larnerd, Greg (June 15, 2023). "Behind Enemy Lines: LSU BSB with Former Tigers Star, Jeremy Witten (LISTEN)". ESPN Chattanooga - WALV FM. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ^ Rabalais, Scott (May 2, 1999). "Witten, LSU Race by Auburn in Eighth". The Advocate. p. 1C.
- ^ Kleinpeter, Jim (May 2, 1999). "Witten's Double Caps Rally, Boosts LSU Past Auburn". The Times-Picayune. p. C14.
- ^ "Look Back: 10 Years After LSU's Fifth CWS Title". LSU Tigers. 11 July 2019. Retrieved 2021-02-23.
- ^ Rabalais, Scott (June 7, 2000). "LSU getting its Witten's Worth". The Advocate.
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