Jeff Ransom facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jeff Ransom |
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| Catcher | |||
| Born: November 11, 1960 Berkeley, California, U.S. |
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| September 5, 1981, San Francisco Giants | |||
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| October 2, 1983, San Francisco Giants | |||
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| Batting average | .190 | ||
| Home runs | 1 | ||
| Runs batted in | 6 | ||
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Jeffrey Dean Ransom (born November 11, 1960) is an American former Major League Baseball player from Fresno, California. He played as a catcher for the San Francisco Giants in the early 1980s. A catcher is a special player in baseball who squats behind home plate and catches pitches.
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Meet Jeff Ransom: A Baseball Player
Jeff Ransom was born on November 11, 1960. He grew up in Fresno, California, and later became a professional baseball player. His journey into Major League Baseball began when he was chosen by a famous team.
Jeff's Baseball Journey: From Draft to the Giants
Jeff Ransom was picked by the San Francisco Giants in 1978. This happened during the 5th round of the amateur draft. The draft is how professional teams choose new players. He was a young talent ready to play baseball.
Playing for the San Francisco Giants
Jeff Ransom played for the San Francisco Giants from 1981 to 1983. During these years, he appeared in 26 games as a catcher. Catchers are very important because they help guide the pitcher and defend home plate. His time with the Giants was his only experience in Major League Baseball.
External Links
- Jeff Ransom's stats on Baseball-Reference.com
