Mickey Hatcher

Baseball player and coach, World Series title

Mickey Hatcher - Baseball player and coach, World Series title
Born

March 15th, 1955
70 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played Major League Baseball as an outfielder and later became a coach. Batted .267 during a career spanning from 1981 to 1990, playing for teams such as the Detroit Tigers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Angels. Contributed to the Los Angeles Dodgers' victory in the 1988 World Series. Transitioned to coaching in the 2000s, focusing on player development in various minor league systems.

Won the 1988 World Series with the Dodgers

Batted .267 over an 11-year MLB career

Coached for the Los Angeles Angels

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