{{short description|American baseball player (born 1994)}} {{for|the Utah politician|Thomas V. Hatch}} {{Use mdy dates|date=February 2025}} {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Thomas Hatch |image = Thomas Hatch (54492943818) (cropped).jpg |caption = Hatch with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2025 |team = Arizona Diamondbacks |number = |position = Pitcher |birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|9|29}} |birth_place = Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |bats = Right |throws = Right |debutleague = MLB |debutdate = July 26 |debutyear = 2020 |debutteam = Toronto Blue Jays |debut2league= NPB |debut2date = April 6 |debut2year = 2024 |debut2team = Hiroshima Toyo Carp |statleague = MLB |statyear = 2025 season |stat1label = Win–loss record |stat1value = 6–5 |stat2label = Earned run average |stat2value = 5.24 |stat3label = Strikeouts |stat3value = 83 |stat2league = NPB |stat2year = 2024 season |stat21label = Win–loss record |stat21value = 0–3 |stat22label = Earned run average |stat22value = 7.36 |stat23label = Strikeouts |stat23value = 18 |teams = * Toronto Blue Jays ({{mlby|2020}}–{{mlby|2023}}) * Pittsburgh Pirates ({{mlby|2023}}) * Hiroshima Toyo Carp ({{npby|2024}}) * Kansas City Royals ({{mlby|2025}}) * Minnesota Twins ({{mlby|2025}}) }} '''John Thomas Hatch''' (born September 29, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Pirates, Kansas City Royals, and Minnesota Twins, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
==Career== ===Amateur career=== Hatch attended Jenks High School in Jenks, Oklahoma.<ref>{{cite web |last=Henry |first=Kevin |date=April 8, 2012 |title=Pitcher Thomas Hatch leads Jenks to victory over Union |url=http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/okpreps/pitcher-thomas-hatch-leads-jenks-to-victory-over-union/article_023e7b82-5c47-5fe0-bcb2-c98e94a9e287.html |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |website=Tulsa World}}</ref> As a junior, he had a win–loss record of 7–2 with a 1.60 earned run average (ERA).<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 30, 2012 |title=Cowboy Baseball Announces Signees |url=https://www.news9.com/story/20227926/cowboy-baseball-announces-signees |access-date=December 31, 2024 |website=News9}}</ref> He was not drafted out of high school in the 2013 MLB draft, and he enrolled at Oklahoma State University and pitched for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. He pursued a degree in accounting. In 2014, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod Baseball League.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://pointstreak.com/baseball/player.html?playerid=551011 |title=Thomas Hatch – Profile |publisher=pointstreak.com |date= |accessdate=January 9, 2020}}</ref> He did not pitch in 2015 due to a sprained ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow, which did not require surgery. He pitched extensively in 2016, as Oklahoma State reached the 2016 College World Series. In 2016, his junior year, Hatch went 9–3 with a 2.14 ERA in 19 starts, winning the Big 12 Conference Baseball Pitcher of the Year Award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/16322125/oklahoma-state-cowboys-ace-thomas-hatch-gets-stronger-right-college-world-series|title=Oklahoma State ace Thomas Hatch gets stronger at right time|date=June 19, 2016|publisher=|accessdate=August 3, 2018}}</ref>
===Chicago Cubs=== The Chicago Cubs selected Hatch in the third round, with the 104th overall selection, of the 2016 MLB draft. He signed with the Cubs, receiving a $573,900 signing bonus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/sports/probaseball/pro-baseball-cubs-sign-osu-pitcher-thomas-hatch/article_560cd7c2-7172-5733-8ff4-defd7648ae9e.html|title=Pro baseball: Cubs sign OSU pitcher Thomas Hatch|first=Barry|last=Lewis|date=July 10, 2016 |work=Tulsa World|accessdate=August 3, 2018}}</ref> He did not pitch in 2016 after signing.<ref>{{cite web |last=Muskat |first=Carrie |date=January 15, 2017 |title=Cubs allow Thomas Hatch to ease into pro ball |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/cubs-allow-thomas-hatch-to-ease-into-pro-ball-c213573424 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118162753/http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/213573424/cubs-allow-thomas-hatch-to-ease-into-pro-ball/ |archive-date=January 18, 2017 |accessdate=December 31, 2024 |website=MLB.com}}</ref> He made his professional debut in 2017 with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans of the Class A-Advanced Carolina League,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/sports/probaseball/pro-baseball-former-osu-jenks-pitcher-thomas-hatch-posts-first/article_a0fdd223-85b1-550e-9f0c-3916a2bd4e79.html|title=Pro baseball: Former OSU, Jenks pitcher Thomas Hatch posts first pro win|first=Barry |last=Lewis |work=Tulsa World|date=June 3, 2017 |accessdate=August 3, 2018}}</ref> posting a 5–11 record with a 4.04 ERA in 26 starts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=641672#/career/R/pitching/2017/ALL|title=Thomas Hatch Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|publisher=MiLB.com|accessdate=October 31, 2017}}</ref>
Hatch spent the 2018 season with the Tennessee Smokies of the Class AA Southern League, earning Southern League All-Star honors<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 5, 2018 |title=Four Smokies Named Southern League All-Stars |url=https://www.milb.com/tennessee/news/four-smokies-named-southern-league-all-stars/c-279898568 |access-date=December 31, 2024 |website=MiLB.com}}</ref> and compiling an 8–6 record with a 3.82 ERA in 26 starts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=641672#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL|title=Thomas Hatch Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|publisher=MiLB.com|accessdate=October 11, 2018}}</ref> He returned to Tennessee to start the 2019 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Riese |first=Dustin |date=April 5, 2019 |title=Down on the Farm: 3–1 record on Opening Day, Happ update, highlights, more |url=https://www.cubshq.com/story/Down-on-the-Farm-3-1-record-on-Opening-Day-Happ-update-highlights-more-15138 |access-date=December 31, 2024 |website=Cubs HQ}}</ref>
===Toronto Blue Jays=== On July 30, 2019, the Cubs traded Hatch to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for David Phelps.<ref>{{cite web |author=Gonzales |first=Mark |date=July 30, 2019 |title=Cubs looking to add more after acquiring reliever David Phelps from the Blue Jays |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cubs/ct-cubs-david-phelps-20190730-agojoq44bvcztgbi4mmkidguxi-story.html |accessdate=August 4, 2019 |publisher=Chicago Tribune}}</ref> He was assigned to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, with whom he finished the year. Over 27 starts between Tennessee and New Hampshire, he pitched to a 6–13 record with a 4.12 ERA.<ref>{{cite web |date=November 20, 2019 |title=Jays add Hatch, Espinal to 40-man roster, outright Mayza |url=https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-blue-jays-add-tom-hatch-santiago-espinal-to-40-man-roster-outright-tim-mayza-1.1401047 |accessdate=November 21, 2019 |website=TSN}}</ref>
Hatch was added to the Blue Jays 40-man roster after the 2019 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-add-prospects-thomas-hatch-santiago-espinal-40-man-roster/|title=Blue Jays add prospects Thomas Hatch, Santiago Espinal to 40-man roster|author=Shi Davidi|website=Sportsnet|date=November 20, 2019|accessdate=November 22, 2019}}</ref> On July 26, 2020, he made his MLB debut.<ref>{{ cite web | url=https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/news/blue-jays-opening-series-observations | title=3 things we learned in Jays' opening series | work=MLB.com | author=Keegan Matheson | date=July 26, 2020 | accessdate=July 27, 2020 }}</ref> With the 2020 Toronto Blue Jays, Hatch appeared in 17 games, compiling a 3–1 record with 2.73 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 26.1 innings pitched.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thomas Hatch Stats, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/thomas-hatch-641672 |access-date=December 31, 2024 |website=MLB.com}}</ref>
On April 22, 2021, Hatch was placed on the 60-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Steve |date=April 22, 2021 |title=Blue Jays Acquire Jeremy Beasley |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/04/dbacks-trade-jeremy-beasley-blue-jays.html |access-date=December 31, 2024 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref> He was activated from the injured list on July 6.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Franco |first=Anthony |date=July 6, 2021 |title=Blue Jays Activate Thomas Hatch From Injured List |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/blue-jays-activate-thomas-hatch-from-injured-list.html |access-date=December 31, 2024 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref> He made only 3 appearances for Toronto in 2021, spending the majority of the year in Buffalo. Hatch made 28 appearances (22 starts) for Triple-A Buffalo in 2022, posting an 8–7 record and 4.67 ERA with 113 strikeouts in 131.0 innings pitched. In one start for the Blue Jays, Hatch allowed a ghastly 10 runs on 12 hits and 2 walks in 4.2 innings of work.
Hatch was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo to begin the 2023 season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Blue Jays' Thomas Hatch: Optioned to Triple-A Buffalo|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/blue-jays-thomas-hatch-optioned-to-triple-a-buffalo/amp/|access-date=March 25, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> In 6 games for Toronto, he posted a 4.26 ERA with 10 strikeouts in {{fraction|6|1|3}} innings pitched. On August 4, 2023, Hatch was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Blue Jays' Thomas Hatch: Designated for assignment|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/blue-jays-thomas-hatch-designated-for-assignment/amp/|access-date=August 9, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref>
===Pittsburgh Pirates=== On August 6, 2023, Hatch was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pirates Claim RHP Thomas Hatch off Waivers From Toronto|url=https://pittsburghbaseballnow.com/thomas-hatch-pittsburgh-pirates-toronto-blue-jays-major-league-baseball-pitcher/|access-date=August 9, 2023|website=pittsburghbaseballnow.com|date=August 6, 2023 |language=en}}</ref> In 12 games for the Pirates, he registered a 4.03 ERA with 16 strikeouts in {{fraction|22|1|3}} innings of work. Hatch was released by Pittsburgh on November 30 to pursue an opportunity overseas.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pirates lose pitcher Thomas Hatch, announce game times for 2024|url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2023/11/30/pirates-thomas-hatch-japan-pitcher-home-game-times-announced-2024/stories/202311300089|access-date=December 8, 2023|website=post-gazette.com|language=en}}</ref>
===Hiroshima Toyo Carp=== On December 3, 2023, Hatch signed with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2023 |title= |script-title=ja:広島が助っ人2投手の獲得発表 最速160キロ…198センチの左腕ハーン「とてもワクワク」 |trans-title=Hiroshima announces acquisition of two relief pitchers: 198cm left-hander Hahn, fastest pitcher at 160km/h... "Very excited" |url=https://full-count.jp/2023/12/04/post1481293/ |access-date=December 31, 2024 |website=Full-Count |language=ja}}</ref> He made 5 appearances for the Carp in 2024, struggling to an 0–3 record and 7.46 ERA with 18 strikeouts over 22 innings pitched. On November 8, 2024, the Carp announced they would not retain Hatch for the 2025 season, making him a free agent.
===Kansas City Royals=== On November 18, 2024, Hatch signed with the Doosan Bears of the KBO League.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Deeds |first=Nick |date=November 18, 2024 |title=Thomas Hatch Signs With KBO's Doosan Bears |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/11/thomas-hatch-signs-with-kbos-doosan-bears.html |access-date=December 31, 2024 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref> However, the contract was voided on December 18, due to concerns over Hatch's physical.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Franco |first=Anthony |date=December 18, 2024 |title=KBO's Doosan Bears Sign Zach Logue |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/12/kbos-doosan-bears-sign-zach-logue.html |access-date=December 31, 2024 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref> On February 7, 2025, Hatch signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Royals Sign Thomas Hatch To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/02/royals-sign-thomas-hatch-minor-league-deal.html|access-date=February 7, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=February 7, 2025 |language=en}}</ref> On June 5, the Royals selected Hatch's contract, adding him to their active roster.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Royals Select Thomas Hatch|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/06/royals-select-thomas-hatch-hunter-harvey-60-day-il.html|access-date=June 5, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref> He went unused in the first game of the team's doubleheader, and was designated for assignment prior to the second game.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Royals Designate Thomas Hatch For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/06/royals-designate-thomas-hatch-for-assignment.html|access-date=June 5, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref> Hatch cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers on June 8.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Royals' Thomas Hatch: Remaining with KC|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/royals-thomas-hatch-remaining-with-kc/|access-date=June 10, 2025|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> On July 29, the Royals added Hatch back to their active roster.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Royals Designate Rich Hill For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/07/royals-designate-rich-hill-for-assignment.html|access-date=July 29, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref> After allowing two runs in one inning during his only appearance, Hatch was designated for assignment by the Royals on August 2.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Royals Designate Thomas Hatch For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/08/royals-designate-thomas-hatch-for-assignment-2.html|access-date=August 2, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref>
===Minnesota Twins=== On August 4, 2025, Hatch was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Franco |first=Anthony |date=August 4, 2025 |title=Twins Claim Thomas Hatch |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/08/twins-claim-thomas-hatch.html |access-date=2026-01-10 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref> In 11 appearances for the Twins, he posted a 2-1 record and 5.45 ERA with 21 strikeouts over 33 innings of work. On November 6, Hatch was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple-A St. Paul Saints; he subsequently rejected the assignment and elected free agency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Steve |date=November 6, 2025 |title=Twins Outright Five Players |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/twins-jose-miranda-free-agent.html |access-date=2025-11-13 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref>
===Arizona Diamondbacks=== On January 8, 2026, Hatch signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Steve |date=January 8, 2026 |title=Diamondbacks, Thomas Hatch Agree To Minor League Deal |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/01/diamondbacks-thomas-hatch-agree-to-minor-league-deal.html |access-date=2026-01-10 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref>
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