Michael Vaughn Hatcher

Positions: Outfielder, First Baseman and Third Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 2", Weight: 200 lb.

Born: March 15, 1955 in Cleveland, OH
High School: Mesa HS (Mesa, AZ)
Schools: Mesa Community College (Mesa, AZ), University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK)
Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 5th round of the 1977 amateur draft. (All Transactions)
Debut: August 3, 1979 (Age 24)   vs. SFG 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Twins/Dodgers 1979-1990

Final Game: October 3, 1990 (Age 35)   vs. SDP 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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