Jack Hiatt
American baseball player and coach
Jack E. Hiatt (born July 27, 1942) is an American former professional baseball player and minor league manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher from 1964 to 1972, most prominently as a member of the San Francisco Giants. After his playing career, he managed in the minor leagues before serving as the Giants' director of player development.
Playing career
Hiatt graduated from San Fernando High School and then attended Los Angeles Pierce College. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Los Angeles Angels in 1961. He was signed by the Los Angeles Angels as a free agent in 1961. Hiatt made his debut on September 7, 1964 at the age of 22. He played the catcher position for 312 games, but was also called upon to play first base for 70 games and went into the outfield for 2.
At the beginning of the 1969 San Francisco Giants season, the starting catcher job was won by Dick Dietz. However, when a foul tip bruised his right hand, Hiatt took over the role as starter and made an almost immediate impact.
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