Ron Tingley
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Ronald Irvin Tingley
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 194 lb.
- High School Ramona High School (Riverside)
- Debut September 25, 1982
- Final Game September 27, 1995
- Born May 27, 1959 in Presque Isle, ME USA
[edit] Biographical Information
A nomadic backup catcher, Tingley played for 20 teams in a 19 season pro career (1977-95). In total, Tingley played 922 minor league games to go with his 278 big league games.
- He hit a home run in his first American League at bat on August 8, 1988 as a member of the Cleveland Indians against the Baltimore Orioles. Jeff Ballard was the pitcher. Hit a grand slam on September 3, 1995 as a member of the Detroit Tigers against the Cleveland Indians. Jose Mesa was the pitcher. It tied the game, but the Tigers went on to lose the game..
