Ron Blomberg played 8 seasons in the major leagues for the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox. He had a lifetime batting average of .293 with 52 home runs, 67 doubles, 8 triples, 184 runs scored and 224 RBI’s in his major league career. Ron was the first player drafted in the 1967 amateur baseball draft by the New York Yankees. Ron was one of the few Jewish ballplayers to play for the Yankees. He was expected to be the next Yankee legend when he was drafted. Unfortunately a series of injuries plagued Ron throughout his baseball career and eventually shortened his career. He was the first designated hitter in major league baseball. This occurred on April 6, 1973 when he came to bat against Luis Tiant in a game with the Boston Red Sox. Ron is currently available to appear at fundraisers, dinners, golf outings, trade shows, store promotions or to act as a corporate spokesperson, give a motivational talk or to sign premium and gift items for a corporation. If you are interested in having Ron appear at your function call or email Lerner Sports Marketing Today.