Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Ron Kavanaugh was on the mound for the Aggies, from 1968 to 1969. He not only was an excellent pitcher, but he was also an tremendous hitter; ranked #2 currently for most career strikeouts at 167. Ranked 1^st in most season strike outs in 1969, with 190. Tied 7^th for fewest career walks given up per inning at .58. Kavanaugh ranked 1^st in lowest career era at 135 ½ IP and ERA at 2.73. Kavanaugh was awarded All-Conference 1^st team for Panhandle State in 1968 and 1969.
 
After graduating from Panhandle State, Kavanaugh was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 11^th round of the 1970 MLB January Draft-Regular Phase. Kavanaugh was a left-handed relief pitcher in the Orioles organization.
 
Kavanaugh returned to education after the stint with the Orioles, to pursue his master's degree in psychology. After receiving his master's, Kavanaugh took a job for the State of New York as a social worker, in the Harlem neighborhood. Enjoying the line of work, Kavanaugh moved into the nonprofit sector, working for a company called Search for Change, for twenty-five years. And, his last 8 years, Kavanaugh was the head director for Search for Change. It is an organization that provides rehabilitative services to individuals with mental health conditions, assist with providing affordable housing, opportunity for gainful employment and, reconnection with loved ones.