Joe Hatten
| Joe Hatten | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 7, 1916 Bancroft, Iowa |
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| Died: December 16, 1988 (aged 72) Redding, California |
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| Batted: Right | Threw: Left |
| MLB debut | |
| April 21, 1946 for the Brooklyn Dodgers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 4, 1952 for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Career statistics | |
| Win-Loss | 65-49 |
| Earned run average | 3.87 |
| Strikeouts | 381 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Joseph Hilarian Hatten (November 7, 1916 – December 16, 1988) was a Major League Baseball pitcher.
Hatten started in pro ball with Crookston in the old Northern League in 1937. Acquired by the Montreal Royals from the Minneapolis Millers of the American Association in the 1941-42 off-season, Hatten pitched for the Royals briefly in 1942 before entering the U.S. Navy. Upon his discharge four years later, he first saw service with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Possessing a "rubber arm", Hatten worked as both a starting pitcher and a reliever, even appearing in both ends of a double-header. [1]
Hatten's first year in the big leagues in 1946 saw him post a 14-11 won-lost record with a 2.84 earned run average, eighth-best in the National League. He followed that season with a career-high 17 wins with eight losses and a 3.63 ERA. Hatten often had trouble controlling his pitches, as he allowed the second-most bases on balls in each of his first two seasons with the Dodgers, walking 110 batters in 1946 and 105 in 1947. He also led the National League in hit batsmen with 7 in 1946.
The left-handed Hatten pitched for the Dodgers from 1946 through 1951, finishing his career with the Chicago Cubs in 1952. His career record was 65-49 with a 3.87 ERA.
[edit] External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference BR minor leagues
- Joe Hatten at Find a Grave
- Des Moines Register "'Lefty' Joe Hatten: Truly a hometown hero in Bancroft"
| Preceded by Hal Gregg |
Brooklyn Dodgers Opening Day Starting pitcher 1947 |
Succeeded by Rex Barney |
| Preceded by Rex Barney |
Brooklyn Dodgers Opening Day Starting pitcher 1949 |
Succeeded by Don Newcombe |
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