Dean Hartgraves
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Dean Charles Hartgraves (born August 12, 1966 in Bakersfield, California
) is a former Major League Baseball
pitcher
who played in 1995, 1996 and 1998 with the Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants. He threw left-handed
but batted right-handed. Hartgraves attended Crater High School
in Central Point, Oregon
before attending Fresno State University and Portland State University
(which has also seen names like Eric Gunderson
, Joe Kraemer
, Jeff Lahti
and Steve Olin
).
Hartgraves was selected by the New York Mets
in the 12th round of the 1986 Major League Baseball Draft
. He did not sign that time, but when he was drafted by the Astros in the 20th round of the 1987 Major League Baseball Draft
, he did. Between 1987 and 1995, Hartgraves spent his time in the Astros farm system, mostly with Triple-A Tucson. Perhaps his best minor league season was 1992 with Tucson, where he went 9-6 with a 2.76 ERA.
On May 3, , he made his major league debut at the age of 28. His rookie season was his best wherein 40 games he had a 3.22 ERA. Overall in his career, he would appear in 84 games, with a 4.41 ERA and a 3-0 record. As a batter, he hit .000 in 3 at-bats. He was flawless on the field, committing zero errors.
Hartgraves played his final game in the major leagues on July 23, . He played in Japan for the Chiba Lotte Marines
in .
Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield is a city near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley in Kern County, California. It is roughly equidistant between Fresno and Los Angeles, to the north and south respectively....
) is a former Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
who played in 1995, 1996 and 1998 with the Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants. He threw left-handed
Left-handed
Left-handedness is the preference for the left hand over the right for everyday activities such as writing. In ancient times it was seen as a sign of the devil, and was abhorred in many cultures...
but batted right-handed. Hartgraves attended Crater High School
Crater High School
Crater High School is a public high school in Central Point, Oregon, United States.- Small School Initiative :Beginning in the 2007-2008 school year, a program called the Small School Initiative was established in Crater after a monetary grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation...
in Central Point, Oregon
Central Point, Oregon
Central Point is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. The population was 17,165 as of July 1, 2009 The city shares its southern border with Medford and is a part of the Medford metropolitan area...
before attending Fresno State University and Portland State University
Portland State University
Portland State University is a public state urban university located in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1946, it has the largest overall enrollment of any university in the state of Oregon, including undergraduate and graduate students. It is also the only public university in...
(which has also seen names like Eric Gunderson
Eric Gunderson
Eric Andrew Gunderson is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues from - and -. He attended college at Portland State University.-External links:...
, Joe Kraemer
Joe Kraemer
Joseph Wayne Kraemer is a former professional baseball pitcher. He played professionally from 1985 to 1994 and in Major League Baseball in 1989 and 1990.- Professional career :...
, Jeff Lahti
Jeff Lahti
Jeffrey Allen Lahti was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He is an alumnus of Portland State University....
and Steve Olin
Steve Olin
Steven Robert Olin was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for four seasons in the American League with the Cleveland Indians. In 195 career games, Olin pitched 273 innings and posted a win–loss record of 16–19, with 48 saves, 118 games finished, and a 3.10 earned...
).
Hartgraves was selected by the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
in the 12th round of the 1986 Major League Baseball Draft
1986 Major League Baseball Draft
The 1986 Major League Baseball Draft was the 22nd MLB draft that took place in 1986. During this draft, five all-stars were drafted in five different teams.-First round selections:...
. He did not sign that time, but when he was drafted by the Astros in the 20th round of the 1987 Major League Baseball Draft
1987 Major League Baseball Draft
-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1987 Major League Baseball draft.-Supplemental First Round Selections:-External links:*...
, he did. Between 1987 and 1995, Hartgraves spent his time in the Astros farm system, mostly with Triple-A Tucson. Perhaps his best minor league season was 1992 with Tucson, where he went 9-6 with a 2.76 ERA.
On May 3, , he made his major league debut at the age of 28. His rookie season was his best wherein 40 games he had a 3.22 ERA. Overall in his career, he would appear in 84 games, with a 4.41 ERA and a 3-0 record. As a batter, he hit .000 in 3 at-bats. He was flawless on the field, committing zero errors.
Hartgraves played his final game in the major leagues on July 23, . He played in Japan for the Chiba Lotte Marines
Chiba Lotte Marines
The are a professional baseball team in Japan's Pacific League based in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, in the Kantō region, and owned by the Lotte conglomerate.-History:...
in .