Scott Hatteberg
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Scott Allen Hatteberg
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 185 lb.
- School Washington State University
- Debut September 8, 1995
- Born December 14, 1969 in Salem, OR USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Scott Hatteberg hit .292/.346/.417 for Team USA in the 1990 Baseball World Cup. He split catching duties for the team with Troy Tallman.
He began his major league career as a catcher for the Boston Red Sox. Resurrected by the Oakland Athletics as an every day first baseman without power. Featured in the book Moneyball.
Injuries to his arm forced Hatteberg from the catcher position where he had a great deal of difficulty throwing out runners.
