Ron Tingley
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Ronald Irvin Tingley
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 194 lb.
- Debut September 25, 1982
- Final Game September 27, 1995
- Born May 27, 1959 in Presque Isle, ME USA
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A nomadic backup catcher, Tingley played for 20 teams in a 19 season pro career (1977-95). His career stops include:
San Diego Padres organization
- Walla Walla, Northwest League, 1977-78
- Santa Clara, California League, 1979
- Amarillo, Texas League, 1979, 1981
- Reno, California League, 1980
- Hawaii, Pacific Coast League, 1982
- San Diego, National League, 1982
- Las Vegas, Pacific Coast League, 1983
Seattle Mariners organization
- Salt Lake City, Pacific Coast League, 1984
- Calgary, Pacific Coast League, 1985
Atlanta Braves organization
- Richmond, International League, 1986
Cleveland Indians organization
- Maine, International League, 1986
- Buffalo American Association, 1987
- Colorado Springs, Pacific Coast League, 1988-89
- Cleveland Indians, American League, 1988
California Angels organization
- California, American League, 1989-93
- Edmonton, Pacific Coast League, 1990-91
Chicago White Sox organization
- Nashville, American Association, 1994
- Chicago, American League, 1994
Florida Marlins organization
- Florida, National League, 1994
Detroit Tigers organization
- Detroit Tigers, American League, 1995
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..
