Chris Hatcher (pitcher)

Chris Hatcher
Miami Marlins — No. 39
Pitcher
Born: January 12, 1985 (1985-01-12) (age 26) Kinston, North Carolina
Bats: Switch	Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 19, 2010 for the Florida Marlins
Career statistics (through 2011)
Win-loss record	0-0
Earned run average	6.97
Strikeouts	8
Teams
Florida/Miami Marlins (2010-present)

David Christopher Hatcher (born January 12, 1985) is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins.

Hatcher was drafted by the Marlins in the 5th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft out of the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Hatcher was promoted to the Major Leagues for the first time on September 1, 2010 as a catcher.^[1]

In 2011, Hatcher switched position to pitcher, at the behest of the Marlins' organization, to facilitate his return to the majors.^[2]

Hatcher made his MLB debut as a pitcher against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 16, 2011 in a Marlins win.

References

1. ^ "Chris Hatcher Called Up To Big Leagues - Sports News Story - WCTI12 New Bern". Wcti12.com. 2010-09-01. http://www.wcti12.com/sports/24843769/detail.html. Retrieved 2010-09-01. 
2. ^ http://jacksonville.com/sports/2011-04-07/story/plate-mound-suns-chris-hatcher-makes-switch-catcher-pitcher

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Persondata
Name	Hatcher, Chris
Alternative names
Short description
Date of birth	January 12, 1985
Place of birth	Kinston, North Carolina
Date of death
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