Jeremy Witten (baseball)
| Jeremy Witten | |
|---|---|
| Left fielder | |
| Born: August 14, 1977 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. | |
Bats: Switch Throws: Right |
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]
Early life
[edit]In 1996, the Baton Rouge Advocate reported that "Jeremy Witten is from Louisville."[7][8] Although best known today for playing baseball, Witten began his athletic career as an American football punter.[9] In January 1995, the Louisiana Advocate reported that "Jeremy Witten, a punter from Louisville, KY... also plans to play baseball."[10]
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.[10] 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."[11]
Career
[edit]During his time with the LSU Tigers, Witten was a part of three baseball National Championships.[12][13] The Tigers won the College World Series in 1996, 1997, and 2000.[14][15][16]
Personal life
[edit]Witten lives in Chattanooga with his family.[12] In a 2023 interview on WALV-FM, Witten described Paul Skenes as "the best college pitcher he’s ever seen," although he continues to cheer for the Louisiana State Tigers.[12]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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 February 23, 2021.
- ^ Moorman, Dave (June 19, 2000). "And The Hits Keep Coming for the Tigers". The Alexandria Town Talk. p. B5.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c Larnerd, Greg (June 15, 2023). "Behind Enemy Lines: LSU BSB with Former Tigers Star, Jeremy Witten (LISTEN)". ESPN Chattanooga - WALV FM. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ Rabalais, Scott (May 2, 1999). "Witten, LSU Race by Auburn in Eighth". The Advocate. p. 1C.
- ^ Kleinpeter, Jim (May 2, 1999). "Witten's Double Caps Rally, Boosts LSU Past Auburn". The Times-Picayune. p. C14.
- ^ "Look Back: 10 Years After LSU's Fifth CWS Title". LSU Tigers. July 11, 2019. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- ^ Rabalais, Scott (June 7, 2000). "LSU getting its Witten's Worth". The Advocate.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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