Phil Hiatt
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-2001)
Phil Hiatt was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2001 for the Kansas City Royals, the Detroit Tigers, and the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 9 seasons. In 170 career games, he hit .216 with 91 hits, 13 home runs, and 55 RBI.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-04-07
- Last Game
- 2001-10-07
Full name: Philip Farrell Hiatt
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | 422 | 50 | 91 | 21 | 2 | 13 | 55 | 7 | 30 | 149 | .216 | .278 | .367 | .645 | -883 |
Career AVG .216 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.
Career OBP .278 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.
Career SLG .367 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.
Career OPS .645 vs. league average .754 across their career seasons — 14.5% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | KCA | AL | 81 | 238 | 30 | 52 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 36 | 6 | 16 | 82 | .218 | .265 (-18%) | .332 (-14%) | .403 (-9%) | .735 (-12%) | -471.0 |
| 1995 | KCA | AL | 52 | 113 | 11 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 37 | .204 | .266 (-24%) | .337 (-22%) | .417 (-13%) | .755 (-17%) | -342.0 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 7 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .190 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | LAN | NL | 30 | 50 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 19 | .240 | .263 (-9%) | .332 (-15%) | .426 (-2%) | .758 (-7%) | -70.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 170 | 422 | 50 | 91 | 21 | 2 | 13 | 55 | 7 | 30 | 149 | .216 | — | — | — | — | -883 | ||
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 (170 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 91 | 226 | 29 | 58 | 5 | 30 | .257 |
| Away | 79 | 196 | 21 | 33 | 8 | 25 | .168 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-07 | LAD | SFG | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-10-05 | LAD | SFG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-10-04 | LAD | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-10-03 | LAD | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-26 | LAD | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-23 | LAD | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-22 | LAD | AZ | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-21 | LAD | AZ | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-20 | LAD | AZ | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-19 | LAD | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 90 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 46 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |
Salary History
Phil Hiatt's recorded salaries total $150,000 over 1 season, in 1995. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hiatt's career ran from 1993 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 1993, 1996, and 2001.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | KCA | AL | $150,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $150,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis Community College | Brewton | AL | 1988, 1989 |
| Louisiana Tech University | Ruston | LA | 1990 |
Phil Hiatt: the record in brief
According to the bio, Phil Hiatt debuted on April 7, 1993 and played a final game on October 7, 2001. Club by club, the record runs the Kansas City Royals (1993 to 1995), the Detroit Tigers (1996), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2001). Hiatt played primarily as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on May 1, 1969, in Pensacola, FL, USA and a listed size of 6 feet, 3 inches and 200 pounds. The given name on file is Philip Farrell Hiatt.
In 170 games and 422 at bats, Hiatt batted .216 with 91 hits, adding 13 home runs and 55 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .278 clip and slugging .367, Hiatt finished with a .645 OPS. Hiatt's .216 average ran 19.1% below the .266 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Hiatt's .645 stands 14.5% below the league's .754. 1993 produced Hiatt's most hits, 52 of them for the Kansas City Royals. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .218 in 1993, did not top the league's .265.
Frequently Asked Questions about Phil Hiatt
- What years did Phil Hiatt play?
- Phil Hiatt played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2001.
- Was Phil Hiatt a pitcher?
- No. Phil Hiatt was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Phil Hiatt hit?
- Phil Hiatt hit 13 career home runs with 91 hits.
- What teams did Phil Hiatt play for?
- Phil Hiatt played for 3 teams: the Kansas City Royals (1993, 1995), the Detroit Tigers (1996), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2001).
- What were Phil Hiatt's career stats?
- In 170 games, Phil Hiatt had 91 hits, 13 home runs, 55 RBI, 50 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .216 batting average.
- How much did Phil Hiatt earn in his career?
- Phil Hiatt's recorded salaries total $150,000 over 1 season, in 1995. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hiatt's career ran from 1993 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 1993, 1996, and 2001.
- What was Phil Hiatt's salary?
- Phil Hiatt's recorded salary was $150,000 in 1995.
- What position did Phil Hiatt play?
- Phil Hiatt played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Phil Hiatt and how much did he weigh?
- Phil Hiatt was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Phil Hiatt hit each season?
- Phil Hiatt's home runs by season: 7 in 1993, 4 in 1995, 0 in 1996, and 2 in 2001. His most in one season was 7, in 1993.
- What was Phil Hiatt's career batting average?
- Phil Hiatt batted .216 over his career, with 91 hits in 422 at bats.
- How many RBI did Phil Hiatt have?
- Phil Hiatt drove in 55 runs in his career.
- Is Phil Hiatt in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Phil Hiatt has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.