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Jeff Ransom
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Catcher
Born: (1960-11-11) November 11, 1960 (age 64)
Fresno, California, U.S.
Bats: Right Throws: Right
debut
September 5, 1981, San Francisco Giants
Last appearance
October 2, 1983, San Francisco Giants
MLB statistics
Batting average .190
Home runs 1
Runs batted in 6
Teams

Jeffrey Dean Ransom, born on November 11, 1960, is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) player. He comes from Fresno, California.

Jeff Ransom's Baseball Journey

Starting Out in Baseball

Jeff Ransom began his professional baseball journey when he was picked by the San Francisco Giants. This happened in the 1978 amateur draft, where he was chosen in the 5th round. Being 'drafted' means a team selects a player to join their organization.

Playing for the Giants

From 1981 to 1983, Jeff played as a catcher for the Giants. He appeared in 26 games during his time in Major League Baseball. A catcher is a very important player on a baseball team. They are responsible for catching pitches and helping to direct the game.

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