Scott Allen Hatteberg

Positions: First Baseman and Catcher
Bats: Left, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 192 lb.

Born: December 14, 1969 in Salem, OR
High School: Eisenhower HS (Yakima, WA)
School: Washington State University (Pullman, WA)
Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 1st round (43rd pick) of the 1991 amateur draft.
Signed June 13, 1991. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 8, 1995 (Age 25)   vs. NYY 2 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Athletics/RedSox/Reds 1995-2008
Agents: Joe Urbon [*]
Final Game: May 25, 2008 (Age 38)   vs. SDP 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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