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'''David Christopher "Chris" Hatcher''' (born January 12, 1985) is a [[Major League Baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Miami Marlins]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rotoworld.com/player/mlb/6466/chris-hatcher|title=Player Page: Chris Hatcher, Relief Pitcher|publisher=Rotoworld.com|accessdate=19 June 2012}}</ref> |
'''David Christopher "Chris" Hatcher''' (born January 12, 1985) is a [[Major League Baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Miami Marlins]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rotoworld.com/player/mlb/6466/chris-hatcher|title=Player Page: Chris Hatcher, Relief Pitcher|publisher=Rotoworld.com|accessdate=19 June 2012}}</ref> |
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Hatcher was drafted by the Marlins in the 5th round of the [[2006 Major League Baseball Draft]] out of the [[University of North Carolina Wilmington]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wect.com/story/12850446/chris-hatcher-promoted-up-to-triple-a?clienttype=printable&redirected=true|title=Chris Hatcher promoted up to Triple-A|publisher=wect.com|date=23 July 2010|accessdate=19 June 2012}}</ref> |
Hatcher was drafted by the Marlins in the 5th round of the [[2006 Major League Baseball Draft]] out of the [[University of North Carolina Wilmington]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wect.com/story/12850446/chris-hatcher-promoted-up-to-triple-a?clienttype=printable&redirected=true|title=Chris Hatcher promoted up to Triple-A|publisher=wect.com|date=23 July 2010|accessdate=19 June 2012}}</ref> He began his professional career with the Marlins organization as a [[catcher]]. His best minor league season was 2007 with the Class A [[Greensboro Grasshoppers]], where he played in 102 and had a .242 [[batting average]] and 15 [[home run]]s.<ref name=brm>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=hatche001dav|title=Chris Hatcher Minor League Statistics & History|work=Baseball-Reference.com|publisher=Sports Reference, LLC|accessdate=December 8, 2013}}</ref> |
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Hatcher was promoted to the Major Leagues for the first time on September 1, 2010 as a catcher.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.wcti12.com/sports/24843769/detail.html|title=Chris Hatcher Called Up To Big Leagues - Sports News Story - WCTI12 New Bern|publisher=Wcti12.com|date=2010-09-01|accessdate=2010-09-01}}</ref> |
Hatcher was promoted to the Major Leagues for the first time on September 1, 2010 as a catcher.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.wcti12.com/sports/24843769/detail.html|title=Chris Hatcher Called Up To Big Leagues - Sports News Story - WCTI12 New Bern|publisher=Wcti12.com|date=2010-09-01|accessdate=2010-09-01}}</ref> In 2011, Hatcher switched position to pitcher, at the behest of the Marlins' organization, to facilitate his return to the majors. He was the first player since the 1940s to change positions from a catcher to a pitcher<ref>{{cite news|url=http://jacksonville.com/sports/2011-04-07/story/plate-mound-suns-chris-hatcher-makes-switch-catcher-pitcher|title=From plate to mound: Jacksonville Suns' Chris Hatcher makes switch from catcher to pitcher|publisher=The Florida Times-Union|date=7 April 2011|accessdate=19 June 2012}}</ref> |
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Hatcher made his MLB debut as a pitcher against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 16, 2011 in a Marlins win. <ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2011-07-16/sports/fl-chris-hatcher-catcher-pitcher-debu20110716_1_debut-chris-hatcher-logan-morrison|title=Ex-catcher Hatcher makes second debut as a pitcher|publisher=sun-sentinel.com|date=16 July 2011|accessdate=19 June 2012}}</ref> On May 5, 2012, Hatcher, along with [[Sandy Rosario]], was called up by the Marlins. However, only four days later, both Hatcher and Rosario were sent back to the minors. On June 16, Hatcher was called up again by the Marlins. The next day, he pitched in 1 inning against the [[Tampa Bay Rays]], he first Major League appearance since 2011. Hatcher was sent down to the minors on June 21, after the Marlins called up [[Mike Dunn (baseball)|Mike Dunn]]. He only made 2 appearances, pitching 2.2 innings, with an ERA of 13.50, and 3 strikeouts, but gave up 4 hits, 4 runs, 3 walks, and 2 home runs. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/teams/miami-marlins/transactions.html|title=Miami Marlins Transactions|publisher=sportsillustrated.cnn.com|accessdate=19 June 2012}}</ref> He primarily spent 2013 with the Class AAA [[New Orleans Zephyrs]], where he had a 4-3 record and a 3.61 ERA over 60 games.<ref name=brm/> |
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In 2011, Hatcher switched position to pitcher, at the behest of the Marlins' organization, to facilitate his return to the majors. He was the first player since the 1940s to change positions from a catcher to a pitcher<ref>{{cite news|url=http://jacksonville.com/sports/2011-04-07/story/plate-mound-suns-chris-hatcher-makes-switch-catcher-pitcher|title=From plate to mound: Jacksonville Suns' Chris Hatcher makes switch from catcher to pitcher|publisher=The Florida Times-Union|date=7 April 2011|accessdate=19 June 2012}}</ref> |
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Hatcher made his MLB debut as a pitcher against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 16, 2011 in a Marlins win. <ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2011-07-16/sports/fl-chris-hatcher-catcher-pitcher-debu20110716_1_debut-chris-hatcher-logan-morrison|title=Ex-catcher Hatcher makes second debut as a pitcher|publisher=sun-sentinel.com|date=16 July 2011|accessdate=19 June 2012}}</ref> |
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On May 5, 2012, Hatcher, along with [[Sandy Rosario]], was called up by the Marlins. However, only four days later, both Hatcher and Rosario were sent back to the minors. On June 16, Hatcher was called up again by the Marlins. The next day, he pitched in 1 inning against the [[Tampa Bay Rays]], he first Major League appearance since 2011. |
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Hatcher was sent down to the minors on June 21, after the Marlins called up [[Mike Dunn (baseball)|Mike Dunn]]. He only made 2 appearances, pitching 2.2 innings, with an ERA of 13.50, and 3 strikeouts, but gave up 4 hits, 4 runs, 3 walks, and 2 home runs. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/teams/miami-marlins/transactions.html|title=Miami Marlins Transactions|publisher=sportsillustrated.cnn.com|accessdate=19 June 2012}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 01:52, 9 December 2013
| Chris Hatcher | |
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| Miami Marlins – No. 39 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 12, 1985 Kinston, North Carolina | |
Bats: Switch Throws: Right | |
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| September 19, 2010, for the Florida Marlins | |
| Career statistics (through 2013 season) | |
| Win-loss record | 0–1 |
| Earned run average | 7.22 |
| Strikeouts | 25 |
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David Christopher "Chris" Hatcher (born January 12, 1985) is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins.[1]
Hatcher was drafted by the Marlins in the 5th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft out of the University of North Carolina Wilmington.[2] He began his professional career with the Marlins organization as a catcher. His best minor league season was 2007 with the Class A Greensboro Grasshoppers, where he played in 102 and had a .242 batting average and 15 home runs.[3]
Hatcher was promoted to the Major Leagues for the first time on September 1, 2010 as a catcher.[4] In 2011, Hatcher switched position to pitcher, at the behest of the Marlins' organization, to facilitate his return to the majors. He was the first player since the 1940s to change positions from a catcher to a pitcher[5]
Hatcher made his MLB debut as a pitcher against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 16, 2011 in a Marlins win. [6] On May 5, 2012, Hatcher, along with Sandy Rosario, was called up by the Marlins. However, only four days later, both Hatcher and Rosario were sent back to the minors. On June 16, Hatcher was called up again by the Marlins. The next day, he pitched in 1 inning against the Tampa Bay Rays, he first Major League appearance since 2011. Hatcher was sent down to the minors on June 21, after the Marlins called up Mike Dunn. He only made 2 appearances, pitching 2.2 innings, with an ERA of 13.50, and 3 strikeouts, but gave up 4 hits, 4 runs, 3 walks, and 2 home runs. [7] He primarily spent 2013 with the Class AAA New Orleans Zephyrs, where he had a 4-3 record and a 3.61 ERA over 60 games.[3]
References
- ^ "Player Page: Chris Hatcher, Relief Pitcher". Rotoworld.com. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
- ^ "Chris Hatcher promoted up to Triple-A". wect.com. 23 July 2010. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
- ^ a b "Chris Hatcher Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference, LLC. Retrieved December 8, 2013.
- ^ "Chris Hatcher Called Up To Big Leagues - Sports News Story - WCTI12 New Bern". Wcti12.com. 2010-09-01. Retrieved 2010-09-01.
- ^ "From plate to mound: Jacksonville Suns' Chris Hatcher makes switch from catcher to pitcher". The Florida Times-Union. 7 April 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
- ^ "Ex-catcher Hatcher makes second debut as a pitcher". sun-sentinel.com. 16 July 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
- ^ "Miami Marlins Transactions". sportsillustrated.cnn.com. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)