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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | LAD | NL | 33 | 93 | 9 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 0.269 | -68.0 |
| 1980 | LAD | NL | 57 | 84 | 4 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.226 | -381.3 |
| 1981 | MIN | AL | 99 | 377 | 36 | 96 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 37 | 3 | 15 | 29 | 0.255 | -645.5 |
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 84 | 277 | 23 | 69 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 8 | 27 | 0.249 | -778.3 |
| 1983 | MIN | AL | 106 | 375 | 50 | 119 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 47 | 2 | 14 | 19 | 0.317 | 635.5 |
| 1984 | MIN | AL | 152 | 576 | 61 | 174 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 69 | 0 | 37 | 34 | 0.302 | 558.8 |
| 1985 | MIN | AL | 116 | 444 | 46 | 125 | 28 | 0 | 3 | 49 | 0 | 16 | 23 | 0.282 | -554.0 |
| 1986 | MIN | AL | 115 | 317 | 40 | 88 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 2 | 19 | 26 | 0.278 | -399.9 |
| 1987 | LAD | NL | 101 | 287 | 27 | 81 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 42 | 2 | 20 | 19 | 0.282 | 21.6 |
| 1988 | LAD | NL | 88 | 191 | 22 | 56 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0.293 | -122.0 |
| 1989 | LAD | NL | 94 | 224 | 18 | 66 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 13 | 16 | 0.295 | 11.5 |
| 1990 | LAD | NL | 85 | 132 | 12 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 0.212 | -735.1 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9.00 | - |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | LAN | 3B | 17 | 2 | 11 | 23 | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 | LAN | OF | 19 | 18 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | LAN | 3B | 18 | 5 | 13 | 22 | 3 | 2 |
| 1980 | LAN | OF | 25 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | MIN | 1B | 7 | 7 | 56 | 7 | 1 | 5 |
| 1981 | MIN | 3B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | MIN | OF | 91 | 88 | 239 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | MIN | 3B | 5 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | MIN | OF | 47 | 41 | 78 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | MIN | 1B | 7 | 6 | 62 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 1983 | MIN | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1983 | MIN | OF | 56 | 51 | 137 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 1984 | MIN | 1B | 17 | 15 | 115 | 9 | 2 | 9 |
| 1984 | MIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | MIN | OF | 100 | 99 | 249 | 11 | 7 | 1 |
| 1985 | MIN | 1B | 4 | 4 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1985 | MIN | OF | 97 | 93 | 215 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| 1986 | MIN | 1B | 22 | 17 | 159 | 9 | 2 | 12 |
| 1986 | MIN | 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | MIN | OF | 46 | 29 | 60 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| 1987 | LAN | 1B | 37 | 29 | 234 | 24 | 2 | 29 |
| 1987 | LAN | 3B | 49 | 42 | 37 | 81 | 9 | 7 |
| 1987 | LAN | OF | 7 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | LAN | 1B | 25 | 18 | 153 | 15 | 3 | 6 |
| 1988 | LAN | 3B | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | LAN | OF | 29 | 21 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | LAN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | LAN | 1B | 5 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 1989 | LAN | 3B | 16 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| 1989 | LAN | OF | 48 | 38 | 68 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 1990 | LAN | 1B | 25 | 6 | 73 | 7 | 0 | 9 |
| 1990 | LAN | 3B | 10 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | LAN | OF | 10 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |