Robert Doffell Sasser (born March 9, 1975) is an American former professional baseball player. Sasser played in one game, going 0-for-1, in , with the
Texas Rangers of the
Major League Baseball
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(MLB).
He was drafted by the
Atlanta Braves
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in the 10th round of the
1993 MLB draft. Sasser currently serves as hitting coach for the
Kannapolis Intimidators
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.
In 2012, Sasser joined the Kannapolis Intimidators as batting coach. The Kannapolis Intimidators are the Single-A farm club in the Chicago White Sox minor league chain. Young players, generally one year out of high school or college, become Kannapolis Intimidators. The White Sox also have affiliates in Bristol, VA (Rookie), Great Falls, MT (Short Season), Winston-Salem, NC (A-Advanced), Birmingham, AL (AA), and Charlotte, NC (AAA). The 2011 Kannapolis Intimidators finished the season with an overall record of 76-62.
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Bowie Baysox players
Cedar Rapids Kernels players
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Gulf Coast Braves players
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Macon Braves players
Minor league baseball coaches
Omaha Royals players
Ottawa Lynx players
Texas Rangers players
Toledo Mud Hens players
Tulsa Drillers players
21st-century African-American sportsmen
20th-century African-American sportsmen
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