Scott Hairston
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Scott Alexander Hairston
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 188 lb.
- School Central Arizona College
- Debut May 7, 2004
- Born May 25, 1980 in Fort Worth, TX USA
[edit] Biographical Information
- Son of Jerry Hairston Sr.
- Brother of Jerry Hairston Jr.
- Grandson of Sammy Hairston.
- Nephew of Johnny Hairston and Sam Hairston Jr..
- Hairston played for the Mexican national team in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. He hit .278/.500/.444 with 8 walks, 5 runs and 4 RBI in six games, leading the team's starters in OBP. He hit one home run, off Paul Mildren. He rotated between left field and center field.
[edit] Miscellany
In June 2008, the Padres became the first major league team ever to win four consecutive games, all by the same score (it was 2-1). In the fourth game, it was Hairston who clinched the record, by hitting a 10th inning walk-off homer to beat the Mets.
