Mickey Hatcher, baseball player, 1979-1990

Mickey Hatcher

Born: 3/15/1955 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-08-03 | Final Game: 1990-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Michael Vaughn Hatcher

Biography

Mickey Hatcher was a versatile position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1979 to 1990. Born in 1955, Hatcher played in a total of 1,130 games across his career, establishing himself as a reliable presence in the lineup. He recorded 946 hits, showcasing a solid batting average of .28, and contributed to his teams with 375 runs batted in and 38 home runs. Additionally, he displayed speed on the bases with 11 stolen bases, reflecting his all-around capabilities as a player. Hatcher's playing style was characterized by his aggressive approach at the plate and his ability to deliver in clutch situations, making him a valuable asset during his time in the league. He played an integral role in the teams he was part of, contributing to the competitive nature of the 1980s baseball era. His career, which concluded in 1990, left a lasting impact on the teams he represented, particularly during a time when the game was evolving with the advent of new strategies and player dynamics. Hatcher's legacy is remembered by fans for his tenacity and performance throughout his decade-long career in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1130 3377 348 946 172 20 38 375 11 164 246 0.280 0.313 0.377 0.690 -2456.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 1 0 3 0 9.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
11 40 9 12 3 0 2 8 4 3 0.300

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1988 WS LAN 5 19 5 7 1 0 2 5 1 3 0.368
1988 NLCS LAN 6 21 4 5 2 0 0 3 3 0 0.238

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 149 103 899 78 11 81
3B 125 76 75 167 20 14
OF 575 498 1151 46 21 11
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 149
Third Base 125
Left Field 346
Center Field 88
Right Field 144
Designated Hitter 145

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1984 Player of the Week Week of 1984-08-17

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 LAN NL $450,000
1989 LAN NL $450,000
1988 LAN NL $300,000
1987 LAN NL $62,500
1986 MIN AL $666,667
1985 MIN AL $293,750
Total Career Earnings $2,222,917

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mesa Community College Mesa AZ 1975, 1976
University of Oklahoma Norman OK 1977