Scott Hatteberg
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-2008)
Scott Hatteberg was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2008 for the Boston Red Sox, the Athletics, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 14 seasons. In 1,314 career games, he hit .273 with 1,153 hits, 106 home runs, and 527 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 3,279.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 192 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-09-08
- Last Game
- 2008-05-25
Full name: Scott Allen Hatteberg
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,314 | 4,226 | 538 | 1,153 | 249 | 7 | 106 | 527 | 3 | 562 | 503 | .273 | .361 | .410 | .772 | 3,279 |
Career AVG .273 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .361 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.
Career SLG .410 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .772 vs. league average .760 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | BOS | AL | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 10 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 114 | 350 | 46 | 97 | 23 | 1 | 10 | 44 | 0 | 40 | 70 | .277 | .266 (+4%) | .336 (+5%) | .419 (+4%) | .756 (+4%) | 343.6 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | 112 | 359 | 46 | 99 | 23 | 1 | 12 | 43 | 0 | 43 | 58 | .276 | .266 (+4%) | .335 (+7%) | .420 (+6%) | .755 (+6%) | 521.5 |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | 30 | 80 | 12 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 14 | .275 | .271 (+1%) | .344 (+19%) | .433 (-14%) | .778 (+1%) | 83.7 |
| 2000 | BOS | AL | 92 | 230 | 21 | 61 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 36 | 0 | 38 | 39 | .265 | .270 (-2%) | .344 (+6%) | .437 (-1%) | .782 (+2%) | 174.1 |
| 2001 | BOS | AL | 94 | 278 | 34 | 68 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 33 | 26 | .245 | .263 (-7%) | .332 (avg) | .426 (-19%) | .758 (-11%) | -423.2 |
| 2002 | OAK | AL | 136 | 492 | 58 | 138 | 22 | 4 | 15 | 61 | 0 | 68 | 56 | .280 | .261 (+7%) | .331 (+13%) | .416 (+4%) | .747 (+8%) | 1017.2 |
| 2003 | OAK | AL | 147 | 541 | 63 | 137 | 34 | 0 | 12 | 61 | 0 | 66 | 53 | .253 | .264 (-4%) | .332 (+3%) | .422 (-9%) | .754 (-4%) | -220.6 |
| 2004 | OAK | AL | 152 | 550 | 87 | 156 | 30 | 0 | 15 | 82 | 0 | 72 | 48 | .284 | .266 (+7%) | .335 (+9%) | .427 (-2%) | .762 (+3%) | 535.5 |
| 2005 | OAK | AL | 134 | 464 | 52 | 119 | 19 | 0 | 7 | 59 | 0 | 51 | 54 | .256 | .264 (-3%) | .330 (+1%) | .418 (-18%) | .749 (-10%) | -607.2 |
| 2006 | CIN | NL | 141 | 456 | 62 | 132 | 28 | 0 | 13 | 51 | 2 | 74 | 41 | .289 | .269 (+7%) | .336 (+16%) | .431 (+1%) | .768 (+7%) | 981.4 |
| 2007 | CIN | NL | 116 | 361 | 50 | 112 | 27 | 1 | 10 | 47 | 0 | 49 | 35 | .310 | .268 (+16%) | .335 (+17%) | .422 (+12%) | .758 (+14%) | 1179.2 |
| 2008 | CIN | NL | 34 | 52 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | .173 | .263 (-34%) | .333 (-21%) | .416 (-45%) | .749 (-34%) | -306.2 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 1,314 | 4,226 | 538 | 1,153 | 249 | 7 | 106 | 527 | 3 | 562 | 503 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 3,279 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1314 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 654 | 2098 | 271 | 590 | 56 | 277 | .281 |
| Away | 660 | 2128 | 267 | 563 | 50 | 250 | .265 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-25 | CIN | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-05-23 | CIN | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-05-22 | CIN | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-05-21 | CIN | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-05-20 | CIN | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-05-19 | CIN | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-05-17 | CIN | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-05-16 | CIN | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-05-10 | CIN | NYN | W | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-05-10 | CIN | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 663 | 622 | 5377 | 404 | 40 | 515 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 369 | 327 | 2190 | 168 | 27 | 27 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | BOS | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | BOS | C | 10 | 3 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | BOS | C | 106 | 93 | 574 | 46 | 11 | 13 |
| 1998 | BOS | C | 108 | 105 | 664 | 61 | 5 | 7 |
| 1999 | BOS | C | 23 | 18 | 128 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | BOS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | BOS | C | 48 | 43 | 297 | 16 | 6 | 3 |
| 2001 | BOS | C | 72 | 65 | 491 | 29 | 4 | 3 |
| 2002 | OAK | 1B | 91 | 88 | 768 | 74 | 5 | 77 |
| 2003 | OAK | 1B | 128 | 126 | 1177 | 81 | 10 | 101 |
| 2004 | OAK | 1B | 148 | 143 | 1281 | 86 | 10 | 135 |
| 2005 | OAK | 1B | 53 | 50 | 423 | 38 | 7 | 47 |
| 2006 | CIN | 1B | 131 | 122 | 1002 | 69 | 4 | 86 |
| 2007 | CIN | 1B | 96 | 85 | 657 | 50 | 3 | 66 |
| 2008 | CIN | 1B | 16 | 8 | 69 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 369 |
| First Base | 663 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 174 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Player of the Week | Week of 2004-06-12 |
| 2003 | Player of the Week | Week of 2003-04-12 |
Salary History
Scott Hatteberg's recorded salaries total $13,985,000 over 12 seasons, 1997 to 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hatteberg's career ran from 1995 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 1995 and 1996.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | CIN | NL | $1,850,000 |
| 2007 | CIN | NL | $1,500,000 |
| 2006 | CIN | NL | $750,000 |
| 2005 | OAK | AL | $2,450,000 |
| 2004 | OAK | AL | $2,300,000 |
| 2003 | OAK | AL | $1,750,000 |
| 2002 | OAK | AL | $900,000 |
| 2001 | BOS | AL | $1,050,000 |
| 2000 | BOS | AL | $695,000 |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | $350,000 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | $240,000 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | $150,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $13,985,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | Pullman | WA | 1989, 1990, 1991 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Scott Hatteberg (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Scott Hatteberg: the record in brief
Scott Hatteberg's major league career runs from a debut on September 8, 1995 to a final game on May 25, 2008. The season rows list, in order, the Boston Red Sox (1995 through 2001), the Oakland Athletics (2002 through 2005), and the Cincinnati Reds (2006 to 2008). Hatteberg played primarily as a first baseman and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Born on December 14, 1969, in Salem, OR, USA, Hatteberg was listed at 6-foot-1 and 192 pounds. Hatteberg's full given name, per the bio, is Scott Allen Hatteberg.
Hatteberg's career batting table shows 1,314 games, 4,226 at bats and 1,153 hits, a .273 average, along with 106 home runs and 527 RBI. Hatteberg got on base at a .361 rate and slugged .410 (.772 OPS). Hatteberg hit .273 while the league hit .267 over the same span, a figure close to average. 2002 was Hatteberg's biggest home run year, with 15. The hits column peaks at 156, in 2004. 2004 brought the most runs batted in, 82.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scott Hatteberg
- What years did Scott Hatteberg play?
- Scott Hatteberg played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2008.
- Was Scott Hatteberg a pitcher?
- No. Scott Hatteberg was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Scott Hatteberg hit?
- Scott Hatteberg hit 106 career home runs with 1,153 hits.
- What teams did Scott Hatteberg play for?
- Scott Hatteberg played for 3 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1995–2001), the Oakland Athletics (2002–2005), and the Cincinnati Reds (2006–2008).
- What were Scott Hatteberg's career stats?
- In 1,314 games, Scott Hatteberg had 1,153 hits, 106 home runs, 527 RBI, 538 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .273 batting average.
- How much did Scott Hatteberg earn in his career?
- Scott Hatteberg's recorded salaries total $13,985,000 over 12 seasons, 1997 to 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hatteberg's career ran from 1995 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 1995 and 1996.
- What was Scott Hatteberg's salary?
- Scott Hatteberg's last recorded salary was $1,850,000, in 2008. His highest recorded salary was $2,450,000, in 2005, and his lowest was $150,000, in 1997. The Salary History table lists each season from 1997 to 2008.
- What position did Scott Hatteberg play?
- Scott Hatteberg played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Scott Hatteberg and how much did he weigh?
- Scott Hatteberg was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 192 pounds.
- How many home runs did Scott Hatteberg hit each season?
- Scott Hatteberg's home runs by season: 0 in 1995, 0 in 1996, 10 in 1997, 12 in 1998, 1 in 1999, 8 in 2000, 3 in 2001, 15 in 2002, 12 in 2003, 15 in 2004, 7 in 2005, 13 in 2006, 10 in 2007, and 0 in 2008. His most in one season was 15, in 2002 and 2004.
- What was Scott Hatteberg's career batting average?
- Scott Hatteberg batted .273 over his career, with 1,153 hits in 4,226 at bats.
- How many RBI did Scott Hatteberg have?
- Scott Hatteberg drove in 527 runs in his career.
- Is Scott Hatteberg in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Scott Hatteberg has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.