Jack Hiatt

Born: 7/27/1942 in Bakersfield, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-09-07 | Final Game: 1972-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Jack E. Hiatt

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Biography

Jack Hiatt was a professional baseball player born in 1942, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1972. Over the course of his career, he played in 483 games, accumulating a total of 287 hits, 22 home runs, and 154 runs batted in, while finishing with a batting average of .251. Hiatt's contributions to the teams he played for were significant, especially during an era that saw the transition from the deadball era to the more offensively charged seasons of the 1970s. Hiatt was known for his versatility as a position player, showcasing a blend of solid defensive skills and a reliable bat. While he did not steal any bases during his career, his ability to contribute as a dependable hitter made him a valuable asset to his teams. He played during a time when the game was evolving, and his presence in the lineup reflected the changing dynamics of baseball in the late 20th century. Hiatt's career spanned nearly a decade, and he left a lasting impression on the franchises he represented, solidifying his place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
483	1142	110	287	51	5	22	154	0	224	295	0.251	0.374	0.363	0.737	2451.3

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .374 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — +19.6% above league average.

Career SLG .363 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.737 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1964	LAA	AL	9	16	2	6	0	0	0	2	2	3	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	SFG	NL	40	67	5	19	4	0	1	7	12	14	0.284	.245 (+15%)	.310 (+26%)	.371 (+4%)	.682 (+14%)	209.7
1966	SFG	NL	18	23	2	7	2	0	0	1	4	5	0.304	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	SFG	NL	73	153	24	42	6	0	6	26	27	37	0.275	.242 (+13%)	.306 (+26%)	.357 (+21%)	.663 (+23%)	717.3
1968	SFG	NL	90	224	14	52	10	2	4	34	41	61	0.232	.236 (-2%)	.298 (+17%)	.340 (+2%)	.638 (+9%)	506.8
1969	SFG	NL	69	194	18	38	4	0	7	34	48	58	0.196	.248 (-21%)	.320 (+10%)	.369 (-12%)	.689 (-2%)	116.5
1970	WSN	NL	17	43	4	14	2	0	0	7	14	14	0.326	—	—	—	—	250.6
1970	CHC	NL	66	178	19	43	12	1	2	22	31	48	0.242	.253 (-5%)	.325 (+8%)	.385 (-8%)	.711 (-1%)	250.6
1971	HOU	NL	69	174	16	48	8	1	1	16	35	39	0.276	.249 (+11%)	.316 (+27%)	.365 (-4%)	.682 (+10%)	492.4
1972	HOU	NL	10	25	2	5	3	0	0	0	5	5	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	LAA	AL	22	45	4	13	0	1	1	5	5	11	0.289	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	70	51	490	35	6	40
C	312	269	1623	120	18	19
OF	2	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1964	LAA	1B	2	2	9	2	0	2
1964	LAA	C	3	1	8	0	1	0
1965	SFN	1B	7	5	48	3	2	3
1965	SFN	C	21	10	71	7	1	1
1966	SFN	1B	7	4	49	6	1	4
1967	SFN	1B	36	31	288	17	3	25
1967	SFN	C	3	3	15	1	1	0
1967	SFN	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
1968	SFN	1B	10	5	59	6	0	2
1968	SFN	C	58	56	328	31	2	4
1969	SFN	1B	3	3	24	0	0	4
1969	SFN	C	60	57	335	30	3	6
1970	MON	1B	2	0	6	0	0	0
1970	MON	C	12	10	73	1	3	0
1970	CHN	1B	2	1	7	1	0	0
1970	CHN	C	63	57	380	22	4	1
1971	HOU	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1971	HOU	C	65	57	329	20	3	6
1972	HOU	C	10	8	36	4	0	1
1972	CAL	C	17	10	48	4	0	0