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Billy Hatcher

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1981-1995 (1984-1995)
Proper Name
William Augustus Hatcher
Nickname
El Hatcho
Positions
OF (1728) ... LF (585) ... CF (551) ... RF (87) ... 2B (2) ... DH (2)
Positions
OF - LF - CF - RF - 2B - DH
Height / Weight
5-9 / 175
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
October 4,1960
High School
Williams (Williams,AZ)
Colleges
Yavapai College (Prescott,AZ)
Drafted/Signed
1981-6-131-Chicago Cubs
MLBAM ID
115602
Retrosheet#
hatcb001
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career4339586114654399218.264.676

[Player Notes]

[1990] World Series Champion with Cincinnati Reds

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1981Geneva CubsNYPLA-CHN-20OF7528957811534401313641842201143392259.280.373.394.767.280.114.31310.6212.091.1472.25
1982Salinas SpursCalifA+CHN-21OF13854992171188859841840479450022960734137.311.365.417.782.299.106.3276.597.741.1868.63
1983Midland CubsTexAACHN-22OF13554513216333111080568656112341024862954109.299.383.455.838.363.156.32010.339.700.9454.50
1984Iowa CubsAmerAAACHN-23OF150595961642718959561851549134025465954110.276.340.427.767.301.151.2907.748.191.0666.11
1984Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2223OF8911000020100001011001.111.200.111.311.333.000.11110.000.000.000.00
1985Iowa CubsAmerAAACHN-24OF67279397814551917112440222001173092454.280.339.419.758.247.139.3097.7712.941.6755.80
1985Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2224OF5316324401212102481232209601781525.245.290.368.658.160.123.2524.496.741.5081.50
1986Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2825OF1274195510815463638142252561131494532583.258.302.356.658.208.098.2824.8611.482.3669.83
1987Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2826OF141564961672831163539427097511123462742125.296.352.415.767.271.119.3206.7011.161.6751.27
1988Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2827OF14553079142254752321337568884619659136106.268.321.370.691.208.102.2846.269.481.5175.71
1989Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2828OF10839549901533442263053134231204332169.228.281.304.585.192.076.2546.9312.241.77131.67
1989Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2928OF2786102140172109100012887516.244.253.326.579.093.082.2630.0010.340.0086.00
1990Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2229OF13950468139285525301033426115419254538101.276.327.381.708.210.105.2936.067.711.27100.80
1991Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2230OF138442451162534411192655743491594823284.262.312.360.672.161.098.2905.3911.412.12110.50
1992Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2231OF4394102730210025110030236102522.287.314.383.697.128.096.2984.9010.782.2047.00
1992Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS2231OF75315377516212346174136119983421956.238.283.311.594.121.073.2704.9711.992.41315.00
1993Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS2232OF1365087114624395714728461111441420356236110.287.336.400.736.181.113.3004.988.191.6456.44
1994Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS2233OF4416424409111845111413203541811129.244.292.329.621.146.085.2586.087.731.27164.00
1994Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI333OF43134153351213416140240246146825.246.271.343.614.164.097.2544.119.592.3367.00
1995Omaha RoyalsAmerAAAKCA-34OF2610514295111242962012539117722.276.342.371.713.200.095.2837.695.130.67105.00
1995Texas RangersALMLBTEX1434OF61221100000110000021310.083.154.167.321.167.084.0917.697.691.000.00
1981A-Total--CHN------7528957811534401313641842201143392259.280.373.394.768.280.114.31310.6212.091.1472.25NYPL1981
1982A+Total--CHN------13854992171188859841840479450022960734137.311.365.417.782.299.106.3276.597.741.1868.63Calif1982
1983AATotal--CHN------13554513216333111080568656112341024862954109.299.383.455.838.363.156.32010.339.700.9454.50Tex1983
1984AAATotal--CHN------150595961642718959561851549134025465954110.276.340.427.767.301.151.2907.748.191.0666.11Amer1984
1984MLBTotal--CHN------8911000020100001011001.111.200.111.311.333.000.11110.000.000.00NL1984
1985AAATotal--CHN------67279397814551917112440222001173092454.280.339.419.758.247.140.3097.7712.941.6755.80Amer1985
1985MLBTotal--CHN------5316324401212102481232209601781525.245.290.368.658.160.123.2524.496.741.5081.50NL1985
1986MLBTotal--HOU------1274195510815463638142252561131494532583.258.302.356.658.208.098.2824.8611.482.3669.83NL1986
1987MLBTotal--HOU------141564961672831163539427097511123462742125.296.352.415.767.271.119.3206.7011.161.6751.27NL1987
1988MLBTotal--HOU------14553079142254752321337568884619659136106.268.321.370.691.208.102.2846.269.481.5175.71NL1988
1989MLBTotal--PIT,HOU------135481591111934512473062234241485202685.231.277.308.584.175.077.2555.7711.922.07120.25NL1989
1990MLBTotal--CIN------13950468139285525301033426115419254538101.276.327.381.708.210.105.2936.067.711.27100.80NL1990
1991MLBTotal--CIN------138442451162534411192655743491594823284.262.312.360.671.161.097.2905.3911.412.12110.50NL1991
1992MLBTotal--CIN,BOS------118409471021923334822523641111344442478.249.290.328.618.122.078.2774.9511.712.36136.33NL1992
1993MLBTotal--BOS------1365087114624395714728461111441420356236110.287.336.400.735.181.112.3004.988.191.6456.44AL1993
1994MLBTotal--PHI,BOS------872983973142331861728156051003271954.245.283.336.618.154.091.2565.208.561.6599.33NL1994
1995AAATotal--KCA------2610514295111242962012539117722.276.342.371.713.200.095.2837.695.130.67105.00Amer1995
1995MLBTotal--TEX------61221100000110000021310.083.154.167.321.167.083.0917.697.691.00AL1995
Tot:MLB (12 yrs)MLB123343395861146210305439921887267476555338237615784752294852.264.312.364.676.191.100.2845.6210.021.7880.35
Tot:NL (10 yrs)NL9723340452884160244330119669210374403331185012213654227657.265.313.366.679.202.101.2855.7510.241.7877.67
Tot:AL (4 yrs)AL261999134262506119822185710215207526357109867195.262.310.357.667.156.095.2815.199.291.7990.82
Tot:Minors (6 yrs)Minors59123624306861124637269230582252494214179510012660195491.290.360.424.784.301.133.3108.469.361.1163.84
Tot:AAA (3 yrs)AAA24397914927146241590773184100133665410108585186.277.340.419.759.275.142.2947.749.221.1965.27
Tot:AA (1 yrs)AA13554513216333111080568656112341024862954109.299.383.455.838.363.156.32010.339.700.9454.50
Tot:A+ (1 yrs)A+13854992171188859841840479450022960734137.311.365.417.782.299.106.3276.597.741.1868.63
Tot:A- (1 yrs)A-7528957811534401313641842201143392259.280.373.394.768.280.114.31310.6212.091.1472.25

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1986Houston AstrosChampionship SeriesPlayoffs25625470012303200000102816.280.357.400.757.360.120.27310.717.140.673.57
1990Cincinnati RedsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs2941525101200020000091523.333.333.600.933.267.267.3330.0013.330.006.67
1990Cincinnati RedsWorld SeriesPlayoffs29412694102002200000151454.750.7861.2502.036.667.500.90014.2914.291.000.00
Tot:Playoffs (2 Yrs)Playoffs1452122151263056000003457813.404.456.6541.110.404.250.4328.7710.531.2026.00
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1981Geneva CubsNYPLA-20OF75--138711215614500.9291.90.000.00100.0100.01
1982Salinas SpursCalifA+21OF138--2351012025724500.9531.80.000.0098.6100.01
1983Midland CubsTexAA22OF131--2861713231630300.9592.30.000.0096.397.01
Show all fielding records and totals
Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1981Geneva CubsNYPLA-CHN2041343-75Bob Hartsfield--dnq
1982Salinas SpursCalifA+CHN2168722-138Rich Morales--dnq
1983Midland CubsTexAACHN2263734-135Tom Harmon--dnq
1984Iowa CubsAmerAAACHN2380742-150Jim Napier--Lost in Semi-Finals
1984Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2396651-8Jim FreyLost NLCS (Padres)
1985Iowa CubsAmerAAACHN2466754-67Larry Cox--dnq
1985Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2477844-53Jim Frey60,000dnq
1986Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2596661-127Hal Lanier80,000Lost NLCS (Mets)
1987Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2676863-141Hal Lanier110,000dnq
1988Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2782805-145Hal Lanier240,000dnqNL-POTW
1989Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2886763-108Art Howe495,000dnq
1989Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2874885-27Jim Leyland495,000dnq
1990Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2991711-139Lou Piniella690,000Won World Series (Athletics)
1991Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3074885-138Lou Piniella1,250,000dnq
1992Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS3173897-75Butch Hobson1,600,000dnq
1992Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3190722-43Lou Piniella1,600,000dnq
1993Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS3280825-136Butch Hobson1,000,000dnq
1994Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS3354614-44Butch Hobson650,000dnq
1994Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI3354614-43Jim Fregosi650,000dnq
1995Omaha RoyalsAmerAAAKCA3476683-26Mike Jirschele--Lost in Semi-Finals
1995Texas RangersALMLBTEX3474703-6Johnny Oates109,000dnq
21 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
1998Tampa Bay RaysALMLBMLBTBAFirst Base Coach6399.389551.0dnq
1999Tampa Bay RaysALMLBMLBTBAFirst Base Coach6993.426529.0dnq
2000Tampa Bay RaysALMLBMLBTBAThird Base Coach6992.429518.0dnq
2001Tampa Bay RaysALMLBMLBTBAThird Base Coach62100.383534.0dnq
2002Tampa Bay RaysALMLBMLBTBABench Coach55106.342548.0dnq
2003Tampa Bay RaysALMLBMLBTBAFirst Base Coach6399.389538.0dnq
2004Tampa Bay RaysALMLBMLBTBAFirst Base Coach7091.435430.5dnq
2005Tampa Bay RaysALMLBMLBTBAFirst Base Coach6795.414528.0dnq
2007Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINFirst Base Coach7290.444513.0dnq
2008Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINFirst Base Coach7488.457523.5dnq
2009Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINFirst Base Coach7884.481413.0dnq
2010Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINFirst Base Coach9171.56210.0Lost in 1st Round (Phillies)
2011Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINFirst Base Coach7983.488317.0dnq
2012Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINFirst Base Coach9765.59910.0Lost in 1st Round (Giants)
2013Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINFirst Base Coach9072.55637.0Lost NL Wild-Card Game (Pirates)
2014Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINFirst Base Coach7686.469414.0dnq
2015Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINFirst Base Coach6498.395536.0dnq
2016Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINThird Base Coach6894.420535.5dnq
2017Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINThird Base Coach6894.420524.0dnq
2018Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINThird Base Coach6795.414528.5dnq
2020Miami MarlinsNLMLBMLBMIAFirst Base Coach3129.51724.0Lost in Division Series (Braves)
21 record(s)

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1995-06-08Signed to Minor League contractKansas City RoyalsNoHist
1995-05-16Released by RangersNoHist
1995-04-25Signed to Minor League contractTexas RangersNoHist
1994-10-15Granted free agencyNoHist
1994-05-31Traded from Boston Red Sox with Paul Quantrill to Philadelphia Phillies for Wes Chamberlain and Mike SullivanPhiladelphia PhilliesNoHist
1992-11-27Signed to #-year contract for 1992-1992 ($0m) [Free Agent]Boston Red SoxNoHist
1992-11-02Granted free agencyNoHist
1992-07-09Traded from Cincinnati Reds to Boston Red Sox for Tom BoltonBoston Red SoxNoHist
1992-05-22Activated from Disabled ListCincinnati RedsNoHist
1992-05-05DL - Pulled left groinCincinnati RedsNoInjury
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Prospect Rankings

csv
Glossary
yearsourcetypeteamrankview rankings
1984Baseball AmericaTeamChicago Cubs3View Rankings
1985Baseball AmericaTeamChicago Cubs2View Rankings
1986Baseball AmericaTeamChicago Cubs2View Rankings
3 record(s)
Prospect rankings are available since 1990 and are based on pre-season rankings from various ranking sites.

Salaries and Contracts

csv
Glossary
yearteamagesalarytm ranklg rankavg salarylg minimumservice timecontract
1985Chicago Cubs2460,000--371,57160,000
1986Houston Astros2580,00019543412,52060,000
1987Houston Astros26110,00020399412,45462,500
1988Houston Astros27240,00017352438,72962,500
1989Houston Astros28495,00014254497,25468,000
1990Cincinnati Reds29690,0007235597,537100,000
1991Cincinnati Reds301,250,0008181851,492100,000
1992Cincinnati Reds311,600,00091971,028,667109,000
1993Boston Red Sox321,000,000132641,076,089109,000
1994Boston Red Sox33650,000133161,168,263109,000
1995Texas Rangers34109,000--1,110,766109,000
11 season(s)$6,284,000Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
Speed
85
Power
48
Contact
85
XBH
50
RBIs
43
Runs
73
Hitting
70
Durability
69
Team
.509

[Career Highlights]

[1979]  Drafted by the Montreal Expos in Round #30 (#738) out of Williams (Williams,AZ) (Did not sign)
[1980]  Drafted by the Houston Astros in Round #2 (#42) out of Yavapai College (Did not sign)
[1981]  Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in Round #6 (#131) out of Yavapai College ... Played for Geneva Cubs (A-) ... Led NYPL in Games Played, Plate Appearances, Hit By Pitch ... Finished top 10 in NYPL in At Bats, Runs, Hits, Doubles, Sacrifice Hits
[1982]  Played for Salinas Spurs (A+) ... Finished top 10 in Calif in Batting Average, Games Played, Plate Appearances, At Bats, Runs, Hits, Total Bases, Triples, Stolen Bases, Caught Stealings, Hit By Pitch, Strikeouts Percentage
[1983]  Played for Midland Cubs (AA) ... Led Tex in Runs ... Finished top 10 in Tex in Games Played, Plate Appearances, At Bats, Hits, Total Bases, Doubles, Triples, Stolen Bases, Hit By Pitch, Extra Base Hits
[1984]  Played for Iowa Cubs (AAA) ... Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB) ... Led Amer in Hit By Pitch ... Finished top 10 in Amer in Games Played, Plate Appearances, At Bats, Runs, Hits, Total Bases, Triples, Stolen Bases, Caught Stealings, Extra Base Hits, Strikeouts Percentage
[1985]  Played for Iowa Cubs (AAA) ... Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in Amer in Caught Stealings
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