Tim Jorgensen
| Tim Jorgensen | |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | |
| Born: November 30, 1972 Kewaunee, Wisconsin | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Timothy Scott Jorgensen (born November 30, 1972) is a former professional baseball player and current high school baseball coach.
Career
Jorgensen attended Luxemburg-Casco High School, and then enrolled at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, where he played college baseball for the Wisconsin–Oshkosh Titans of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) Division III. Jorgensen played shortstop.[1] With the Titans, Jorgensen set the Division III record for home runs.[2] In 1994, his junior year, he was named the Division III player of the year by the American Baseball Coaches Association, and was named a Division III All-American.[1][3] The San Diego Padres drafted Jorgensen in the 28th round of the 1994 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft. After considering San Diego's offer, Jorgensen opted to return to Wisconsin–Oshkosh for his senior season.[1]
The Cleveland Indians drafted Jorgensen in the eighth round of the 1995 Major League Baseball Draft. He played minor league baseball through the 1999 season.
Jorgensen presently works for Associated Bank as an assistant vice president in commercial banking.[4] He served as baseball coach for Ashwaubenon High School in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin for four seasons.[4][5]
He is a member of the National College Baseball Hall of Fame and Wisconsin–Oshkosh Hall of Fame.[2][5]
Personal
His older brother, Terry Jorgensen, also attended UW-Oshkosh, and played in MLB.[1]
References
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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