Jim Vatcher

Jim Vatcher
Outfielder
Born: May 27, 1966
Santa Monica, California
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 30, 1990 for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
October 4, 1992 for the San Diego Padres
Career statistics
Batting average .248
Home runs 1
Runs batted in 11
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James Ernest Vatcher is a former professional baseball outfielder. He played all or part of three seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1990 until 1992, for the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, and San Diego Padres. After his major league career, Vatcher played professionally for several more years, including stints in the Taiwan Major League and Serie A1 in Italy.

Vatcher was originally drafted by the Phillies in the 20th round of the 1987 Major League Baseball Draft. After making his major league debut on May 30, 1990, he was sent to the Braves on August 9 as the player to be named later in the trade that had brought Dale Murphy to the Phillies.

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