Rob Sasser facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rob Sasser |
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Sasser with the Winston-Salem Dash in 2013
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| Pinch hitter / Coach | |||
| Born: March 9, 1975 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| July 31, 1998, for the Texas Rangers | |||
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| July 31, 1998, for the Texas Rangers | |||
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| Games | 1 | ||
| At bats | 1 | ||
| Hits | 0 | ||
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Robert Doffell Sasser was born on March 9, 1975. He is a former professional baseball player from the United States. Sasser played in one game for the Texas Rangers in Major League Baseball (MLB) in 1998. In that game, he had one chance to hit but did not get a hit.
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Rob Sasser's Baseball Journey
His Time as a Player
Robert Sasser was chosen by the Atlanta Braves in the 1993 MLB draft. This means a professional team picked him to join their organization. He worked his way through the minor leagues. These are smaller teams where players develop their skills. Sasser finally reached the big leagues in 1998. He played one game for the Texas Rangers.
Coaching Young Talent
After his playing career, Sasser became a baseball coach. He helps young players learn and improve their hitting skills. In 2012, Sasser joined the Kannapolis Intimidators as their batting coach. The Intimidators are a "Single-A farm club." This means they are a team where young players, often just out of high school or college, start their professional careers. They hope to move up to bigger teams.
Developing Future Stars
The Kannapolis Intimidators are part of the Chicago White Sox minor league system. The White Sox have other teams too. These teams are in places like Bristol, Virginia, and Great Falls, Montana. They also have teams in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and Birmingham, Alabama. The highest level team is in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 2011, the Kannapolis Intimidators had a good season. They won 76 games and lost 62 games. Sasser currently works as a hitting coach for the Kannapolis Intimidators. He helps players get ready for the major leagues.
