Ron Fraser Bio

An outstanding high school athlete from New Jersey, Ron Fraser was a relief pitcher for Danny Litwhiler’s Seminoles from 1954-57. After leaving FSU, Ron became baseball coach at the University of Miami. In his 25 years with the Hurricanes, he has won almost 900 games and has posted a winning percentage of .755. The Hurricanes reached the College World Series six times under Fraser who has been NCAA Coach of the Year, Sporting News Coach of the Year, and has been given Collegiate Baseball’s Super Star Award. Florida State University is proud to honor a former athlete who become a distinguished opponent. A brilliant promoter and coach, he advanced collegiate baseball at the University of Miami, across Florida and across the nation.