Corey Hart, Retired

Date of Birth: 3/24/1982
Birthplace: Bowling Green, Kentucky

Corey Hart, retired utility player, was first drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2000. He played in the Brewers' minor league system from 2000 through half of 2006. He joined the Brewers for 1 game in 2004, 21 games in 2005, and 87 games in 2006.

In 2007, his first full season in the major leagues, Hart batted a career high .295 with 149 hits, 33 doubles, 24 home runs, 81 RBIs, and a career high 23 stolen bases in 140 games. The following season was perhaps his best one with career highs in hits (164), doubles (45), and stolen bases (23). In 2008, he batted .268 with 20 home runs and 91 RBIs in 157 games.

Hart continued to play well for the Brewers through the 2012 season. That year, he batted .270 with 152 hits, 35 doubles, 30 home runs, and 83 RBIs. In 2013, he had knee surgery and he missed the entire season.

In December, 2013, Hart signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the Seattle Mariners. He finished the 2014 season with 47 hits and a .203 batting average in 68 games.

Hart signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates on December 19, 2014. He played in just 35 games with the Pirates in 2015.

Hart retired from professional baseball after the 2015 season.

Statistics for Hart in six full seasons (2007-2012) in the major leagues include:

• 3 seasons with over 150 hits, with a high of 164 in 2008
• 4 seasons with over 30 doubles, with a high of 45 in 2008
• 5 seasons with 20 or more home runs, with a high of 31 in 2010

Career batting statistics for Hart through 2015 include:

• 1,048 games played
• 1,009 hits
• 221 doubles
• 162 home runs
• 85 stolen bases
• 538 RBIs
• 853 strikeouts to 286 walks
• .271 batting average

Career fielding statistics for Hart as a right fielder through 2015 include:

• 751 games played
• 1,438 putouts
• 18 errors
• .988 fielding percentage

Sources for Information
Wikipedia - Corey Hart
ESPN - Corey Hart