Ron Guidry
Ron Guidry
Position:
Pitcher
Bats: Left
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Throws: Left
Born:
August 28, 1950
in Lafayette, LA
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Draft: Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 3rd round of the 1971 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Lafayette, LA).
School: University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Lafayette, LA)
Debut:
July 27, 1975
(Age 24-333d,
13,664th in major league history)
vs. BOS 2.0 IP, 3 H, 3 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1977 season
Agents: Reggie Ringuet • Previously: John Schneider, Ron Shapiro
Full Name: Ronald Ames Guidry
Nicknames:
Louisiana Lightning or Gator
Pronunciation: \GID-ree\