What is Scott Hatteberg’s Net Worth?

Scott Hatteberg, a former first baseman and catcher for Major League Baseball (MLB), has a net worth of $7 million. His character was portrayed by Chris Pratt in the movie “Moneyball.”

Early Life and College Career

Scott Allen Hatteberg was born on December 14, 1969 in Salem, Oregon. He played Little League and Pony League as well as American Legion baseball as a youth. Hatteberg graduated from Eisenhower High School in Yakima in 1988 where he was MVP of the baseball and basketball teams and also lettered in football.

Hatteberg attended Washington State University where he played college baseball for the Cougars. The Cougars won the Pac-10 North all three years. He was captain and MVP in 1991. Hatteberg played college summer baseball in the Alaska Baseball League in 1989 and 1990. He was a member of the U.S. National baseball team at the 1990 Goodwill Games. Hatteberg hit a home run in a game against the Mexican national baseball team and batted .292/.346/.417 for Team USA in the 1990 Baseball World Cup.

Scott Hatteberg’s MLB Career

Scott Hatteberg was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1991 and made his debut with the team in 1995. He became the first player in MLB history to hit into a triple play and then hit a grand slam in the next at-bat. The bat used for that game is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. In his last season with the team, he suffered a nerve injury in his elbow which impaired his ability to throw and put his career in jeopardy.

Hatteberg was then traded to the Colorado Rockies but denied arbitration, making him a free agent. In 2002, the Oakland Athletics signed him to a one-year, $950,000 contract with incentives and asked him to play first base due to his elbow injury. He played a key role in the team’s 20-game winning streak and helped them reach the playoffs twice (2002, 2003) as an everyday player.

In 2006, Hatteberg signed a one-year, $750,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds to help improve their defense. He was eventually replaced at first base by Joey Votto and relegated to pinch hitting. He was designated for assignment in May 2008.

Throughout his 14 seasons in MLB, Hatteberg hit .273 with 106 home runs, 527 runs batted in, and ended his career with a .992 fielding percentage at first base and catcher.

Scott Hatteberg’s Career Earnings

Scott Hatteberg made a total of $14 million during his time in the major leagues. His highest earning years were in 2004 and 2005 when he played for the Oakland Athletics and earned $2.3 million and $2.45 million, respectively.

Family and Retirement

Scott Hatteberg and his wife, Elizabeth, have three daughters and live in Gig Harbor, Washington. After retiring from baseball in 2008, Hatteberg became a Special Assistant to Baseball Operations for the Oakland Athletics. He has also filled in as a color commentator for Ray Fosse on A’s TV broadcasts during the 2012 and 2013 seasons.

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