Ronald John Oester

Positions: Second Baseman and Shortstop
Bats: Both, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 2", Weight: 185 lb.

Born: May 5, 1956 in Cincinnati, OH
High School: Withrow HS (Cincinnati, OH)
Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 9th round of the 1974 amateur draft. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 10, 1978 (Age 22)   vs. SFG 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Team: Reds 1978-1990
Agents: Ed Keating [*]
Final Game: October 3, 1990 (Age 34)   vs. HOU 2 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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