Billy Hatcher, baseball player, 1984-1995

Billy Hatcher

Born: 10/4/1960 in Williams, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-09-10 | Final Game: 1995-05-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Augustus Hatcher

Biography

Billy Hatcher, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1984 to 1995. Over the course of his career, he participated in 1,233 games, accumulating 1,146 hits with a batting average of .264. Hatcher was known for his speed on the basepaths, evidenced by his 218 stolen bases, and his ability to contribute offensively with a total of 54 home runs and 399 RBIs. Hatcher's career unfolded during a transformative era in Major League Baseball, marked by increased offensive production and a growing emphasis on speed and athleticism. His versatility and skill set made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, which included the Cincinnati Reds, where he was part of the roster that clinched the 1990 World Series championship. His contributions to the game extended beyond his statistics, as he became known for his energetic playing style and his ability to perform in crucial moments. Hatcher's legacy is remembered not only through his achievements on the field but also for the impact he had on the teams he represented throughout his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1233 4339 586 1146 210 30 54 399 218 267 476 0.264 0.312 0.364 0.676 -4752.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
14 52 12 21 5 1 2 6 5 4 0.404

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1990 WS CIN 4 12 6 9 4 1 0 2 2 0 0.750
1990 NLCS CIN 4 15 2 5 1 0 1 2 0 2 0.333
1986 NLCS HOU 6 25 4 7 0 0 1 2 3 2 0.280

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 0 0 0 0
OF 1143 1042 2289 67 33 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Left Field 585
Center Field 551
Right Field 87
Designated Hitter 2

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1990 Babe Ruth Award OF
1988 Player of the Week Week of 1988-05-20

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 BOS AL $650,000
1993 BOS AL $1,000,000
1993 CIN NL $400,000
1992 CIN NL $1,600,000
1991 BOS AL $1,250,000
1990 PIT NL $690,000
1989 PIT NL $495,000
1988 HOU NL $240,000
1987 HOU NL $110,000
1986 HOU NL $80,000
Total Career Earnings $6,515,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Yavapai College Prescott AZ 1980, 1981