Chris Hatcher, baseball player, 1998-1998

Chris Hatcher

Born: 1/7/1969 in Anaheim, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-09-06 | Final Game: 1998-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Christopher Kenneth Hatcher

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Biography

Chris Hatcher, born in 1969, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1998 to 2009. Primarily a position player, Hatcher's career in the big leagues was brief, spanning only eight games during his time with the Florida Marlins. Despite the limited opportunity, he made his mark in the game, showcasing his skills during a time when the sport was enjoying a surge in popularity fueled by power-hitting and offensive prowess. Throughout his short career, Hatcher recorded a total of one hit and one run batted in, finishing with a batting average of .067. He did not hit any home runs and did not record any stolen bases. Although his statistical contributions were modest, Hatcher's presence in the Major Leagues during this era underscored the competitive nature of the game and the challenges faced by players vying for a spot on a roster amidst a talented pool of athletes. His journey reflects the often unpredictable nature of professional sports, where every player's story is unique, regardless of the length of their career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 15 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 7 0.067 0.125 0.067 0.192 0.0

Career AVG .067 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 75.0% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 62.7% below league average.

Career SLG .067 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 84.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.192 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 74.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1998 KCR AL 8 15 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 7 0.067 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 5 4 7 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 KCA OF 5 4 7 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Iowa Iowa City IA 1988, 1989, 1990