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
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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | LAA | AL | 9 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | SFG | NL | 40 | 67 | 5 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 0.284 | 209.7 |
| 1966 | SFG | NL | 18 | 23 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0.304 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | SFG | NL | 73 | 153 | 24 | 42 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 26 | 0 | 27 | 37 | 0.275 | 717.3 |
| 1968 | SFG | NL | 90 | 224 | 14 | 52 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 34 | 0 | 41 | 61 | 0.232 | 506.8 |
| 1969 | SFG | NL | 69 | 194 | 18 | 38 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 34 | 0 | 48 | 58 | 0.196 | 116.5 |
| 1970 | CHC | NL | 66 | 178 | 19 | 43 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 31 | 48 | 0.242 | 50.5 |
| 1970 | WSN | NL | 17 | 43 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0.326 | 50.5 |
| 1971 | HOU | NL | 69 | 174 | 16 | 48 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 35 | 39 | 0.276 | 492.4 |
| 1972 | LAA | AL | 22 | 45 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0.289 | 107.5 |
| 1972 | HOU | NL | 10 | 25 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.200 | 107.5 |
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 | C | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | LAA | 1B | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1965 | SFN | C | 21 | 10 | 71 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | SFN | 1B | 7 | 5 | 48 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 1966 | SFN | 1B | 7 | 4 | 49 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| 1967 | SFN | C | 3 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | SFN | 1B | 36 | 31 | 288 | 17 | 3 | 25 |
| 1967 | SFN | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | SFN | C | 58 | 56 | 328 | 31 | 2 | 4 |
| 1968 | SFN | 1B | 10 | 5 | 59 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1969 | SFN | C | 60 | 57 | 335 | 30 | 3 | 6 |
| 1969 | SFN | 1B | 3 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1970 | CHN | C | 63 | 57 | 380 | 22 | 4 | 1 |
| 1970 | CHN | 1B | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | MON | C | 12 | 10 | 73 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | MON | 1B | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | HOU | C | 65 | 57 | 329 | 20 | 3 | 6 |
| 1971 | HOU | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | CAL | C | 17 | 10 | 48 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | HOU | C | 10 | 8 | 36 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 312 |
| First Base | 70 |
| Left Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Pierce College | Woodland Hills | CA | 1961 |