Ron Tingley
Encyclopedia
Ronald Irvin Tingley is a former professional baseball
catcher. He played all or part of nine seasons in Major League Baseball
between 1982 and 1995.
Drafted by the San Diego Padres
in the 10th round of the 1977 MLB amateur draft
, Tingley made his major league debut with the San Diego Padres
on September 25, 1982. He then returned to minor league baseball
for nearly six years before returning to the majors in 1988. He appeared in his final game on September 27, 1995.
Professional baseball
Baseball is a team sport which is played by several professional leagues throughout the world. In these leagues, and associated farm teams, players are selected for their talents and are paid to play for a specific team or club system....
catcher. He played all or part of nine seasons in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
between 1982 and 1995.
Drafted by the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
in the 10th round of the 1977 MLB amateur draft
1977 Major League Baseball Draft
-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1977 Major League Baseball draft.- Background :The White Sox raised some brows when they passed on right-handed pitcher Bill Gullickson, a native of nearby Orland Park, IL, and selected outfielder Harold Baines as the number one...
, Tingley made his major league debut with the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
on September 25, 1982. He then returned to minor league baseball
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
for nearly six years before returning to the majors in 1988. He appeared in his final game on September 27, 1995.