Tim Hulett
| Tim Hulett | |
|---|---|
| Third baseman | |
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Born: January 16, 1960 Springfield, Illinois | |
| Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| September 15, 1983 for the Chicago White Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 14, 1995 for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| Career statistics | |
| Batting average | .249 |
| Home runs | 48 |
| Runs batted in | 220 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Timothy Craig Hulett (born January 12, 1960 in Springfield, Illinois) is coach in Texas Rangers organisation who was previously a professional baseball infielder in the major leagues from 1983-1995. He would play for the Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, and St. Louis Cardinals.
Coaching career
Hulett became the manager of the short-season Low-A Spokane Indians in the Texas Rangers organization in 2007; he led them to the Northwest League Championship in 2008 and was named Northwest League Manager of the Year.[1] Tim Hulett also coaches high school baseball for Evangel Christian Academy a private Christian school in Shreveport, Louisiana. He has led the Evangel Eagles to 4 state titles in 2006, 2009, 2011 and 2013.
Personal life
His son Tug Hulett is a graduate of Evangel, and is an infielder who played briefly in the major leagues in 2008 and 2009.[2] He played in the minor leagues until 2012.[3] Another son, Jeff Hulett, was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 12th round of the 2008 draft, and played in the Astros' minor league organization in 2008 and 2009.[4]
On July 23, 1992, Hulett and his family suffered a terrible tragedy when his 6 year old son, Samuel Wayne Hulett, died of injuries that he suffered when he was struck by a car the previous day. Sam and his three brothers were walking home from a playground near their home in Cockeysville, Maryland, when he darted from the curb of a roadway and into the path of the car.[5] Hulett was placed on the 15-day disabled list after the incident; at that time, there was no provision in baseball's rules for bereavement leave.[6] The situation was an impetus for the subsequent adoption of the bereavement list in major league baseball.
References
- ↑ "Hulett back to manage Indians". MiLB.com. 2008-12-30. Retrieved 2008-12-30.
- ↑ Major League statistics for Tug Hulett, from Baseball-reference.com. Retrieved on October 13, 2012.
- ↑ Minor League statistics for Tug Hulett, from Baseball-reference.com. Retrieved on October 13, 2012.
- ↑ Minor League statistics for Jeff Hulett, from Baseball-reference.com. Retrieved on October 13, 2012.
- ↑ Peter Schmuck and William F. Zorzi, Jr., Tim Hulett's young son dead from injuries; "Parents' nightmare" felt by the Orioles, Baltimore Sun (July 24, 1992). Retrieved on October 12, 2012.
- ↑ Milton Kent, Hulett goes on DL, to return Aug. 3, Baltimore Sun (July 25, 1992). Retrieved on August 10, 2013.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference