Jeremy Witten (baseball)
| 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][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] In January 1995, the Louisiana Advocate reported that "Jeremy Witten, a punter from Louisville, KY... also plans to play baseball."[13] 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.[13] 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."[14]
Career
During his time with the LSU Tigers, Witten was a part of three baseball National Championships.[15][16]
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.
- ^ "Look Back: 10 Years After LSU's Fifth CWS Title". LSU Tigers. 11 July 2019. Retrieved 2021-02-23.
- ^ Moorman, Dave (June 19, 2000). "And The Hits Keep Coming for the Tigers". The Alexandria Town Talk. p. B5.
- ^ Rabalais, Scott (June 7, 2000). "LSU getting its Witten's Worth". The Advocate.
- ^ Kleinpeter, Jim (May 2, 1999). "Witten's Double Caps Rally, Boosts LSU Past Auburn". The Times-Picayune. p. C14.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.