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Jeremy Witten
Louisiana State Tigers
Left fielder
Born: August 14, 1977
Louisville, Kentucky
Batted: Switch
Threw: Right
debut
1995
Last appearance
2000
Career statistics
Batting average.174
Home runs1
Runs batted in7

Jeremy Witten is a retired left fielder who played for the Louisiana State Tigers in the 1990s and 2000s.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

Early life

In 1996, the Baton Rouge Advocate reported that "Jeremy Witten is from Louisville."[10][11] Although best known today for playing baseball, Witten began his athletic career as an American football punter.[12][13][14]

Career

During his time with the LSU Tigers, Witten was a part of three baseball National Championships.[15] Jeremy Witten is a retired left fielder who played for the Louisiana State Tigers in the 1990s and 2000s.[16]

See also

References

  1. ^ Kleinpeter, Jim (May 2, 1999). "Witten Making a Difference". The Times Picayune. p. C14.
  2. ^ Rabalais, Scott (April 9, 1999). "Witten's "Jumbo" Effort a Plus for Tigers". The Advocate. p. 1D.
  3. ^ "Jeremy Witten Independent Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2021-02-23.
  4. ^ "Look Back: 10 Years After LSU's Fifth CWS Title". LSU Tigers. Retrieved 2021-02-23.
  5. ^ Moorman, Dave (June 19, 2000). "And The Hits Keep Coming for the Tigers". The Alexandria Town Talk. p. B5.
  6. ^ Rabalais, Scott (June 7, 2000). "LSU getting its Witten's Worth". The Advocate.
  7. ^ Kleinpeter, Jim (May 2, 1999). "Witten's Double Caps Rally, Boosts LSU Past Auburn". The Times-Picayune. p. C14.
  8. ^ Guilbeau, Glen (March 25, 2000). "Witten's Homer Completes Rally, 8-6". The Advocate. p. 1E.
  9. ^ Guilbeau, Glen (May 6, 2000). "Witten, Tigers Kick Wildcats Around, 9-0". The Advocate. p. 1E.
  10. ^ Rabalais, Scott (October 15, 1996). "Bouncing Back: Tigers Vs. MSU Set For Television". The Advocate. p. 1-D.
  11. ^ Robinson, Fred (April 21, 1999). "Witten Propels LSU Past Fumbling Uno". The Times Picayune. p. D1.
  12. ^ Moorman, Dave (August 19, 1996). "LSU's Witten Ready to Roll in Two Sports". The Advocate. p. 1D.
  13. ^ Rabalais, Scott (January 13, 1995). "Punter Witten Says He'll Play for Tigers". The Advocate. p. 2D.
  14. ^ Moorman, Dave (October 22, 1997). "Punter Witten Works With Baseball Team on Day Off". The Advocate. p. 2D.
  15. ^ Larnerd, Greg. "Behind Enemy Lines: LSU BSB with Former Tigers Star, Jeremy Witten (LISTEN)". ESPN Chattanooga - WALV FM. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  16. ^ Rabalais, Scott (May 2, 1999). "Witten, LSU Race by Auburn in Eighth". The Advocate. p. 1C.