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Jack Hiatt Notable

b. July 27, 1942 · Los Angeles Angels 1964, San Francisco Giants 1965–1969, Montreal Expos 1970, Chicago Cubs 1970, Houston Astros 1971–1972, California Angels 1972

Jack Hiatt played for six clubs across nine seasons as a catcher, opening with the Los Angeles Angels in 1964 and closing with the California Angels in 1972. His longest stay was with the San Francisco Giants, from 1965 to 1969.

Across 483 games he batted .251, with 287 hits and 110 runs. He finished with 22 home runs and 51 doubles.

He played 312 games behind the plate, with 1,623 putouts and 18 errors. He turned 19 double plays.

He was born in Bakersfield, CA, USA on July 27, 1942. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1964 LAA 91626 000 2230 .375
1965 SFG 4067519 401 712140 .284
1966 SFG 182327 200 1450 .304
1967 SFG 731532442 606 2627370 .275
1968 SFG 902241452 1024 3441610 .232
1969 SFG 691941838 407 3448580 .196
1970 CHC/MON 832212357 1412 2945620 .258
1971 HOU 691741648 811 1635390 .276
1972 CAL/HOU 3270618 311 510160 .257
Career 4831142110287 51522 1542242950 .251

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1942

Born July 27, 1942

Bakersfield, CA, USA