| Tommy Hutton | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Hutton in 2011 | |
| First baseman /Outfielder | |
| Born: (1946-04-20)April 20, 1946 (age 78) Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 16, 1966, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 3, 1981, for the Montreal Expos | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .248 |
| Home runs | 22 |
| Runs batted in | 186 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Thomas George Hutton (born April 20, 1946) is an American former professionalbaseballinfielder-outfielder who played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) with theLos Angeles Dodgers,Philadelphia Phillies,Toronto Blue Jays, andMontreal Expos.[1]
Hutton is currently acolor analyst forMiami Marlinsbaseball television broadcasts onBally Sports Florida.
Hutton played atSouth Pasadena High School and in the major leagues with the Los Angeles Dodgers, in1966 and1969, Philadelphia Phillies, from1972 to1977, Toronto Blue Jays, in1978, and the Montreal Expos, from the latter part of the 1978 season to his final game on September 3, 1981. He appeared in the1976 and1977 National League Championship Series (NLCS), with the Phillies. He batted .309 with twohome runs and elevenruns batted in (RBI) mostly as apinch hitter with thePhillies in1977 before his contract was sold to theBlue Jays at theWinter Meetings on December 8.[2]
Hutton was highly regarded as a standout fielder atfirst base. He gained considerable notoriety during his Phillies career for his success against Hall of Fame pitcherTom Seaver of theNew York Mets; in 62plate appearances against Seaver, Huttonbatted .320, with 11walks, three homers and 15 RBI.[3]
Hutton is also notable for never having beenhit by pitch during his professional career, in 1,920 plate appearances.[1]
In 952 games over 12 seasons, Hutton posted a .248batting average (410-for-1655) with 196runs, 22home runs and 186RBI. He was good defensively, recording a .995fielding percentage playing primarily at first base and at all three outfield positions.[1]
After being released by the Expos, Hutton moved from thedugout to the broadcast booth. He worked as acolor commentator withESPN, the Expos (1985–1986),New York Yankees (1987–1989), Blue Jays (1990–1996), and Marlins (1997–2015). In1995, Hutton called Games 1–2 of theAmerican League Division Series between theSeattle Mariners andNew York Yankees alongsideGary Thorne forNBC and Game 3 of the ALDS between theCleveland Indians andBoston Red Sox alongsideSteve Zabriskie forABC.
Owing in great part to an organizational reshuffle, Hutton retired from his 19-season-long broadcasting position with the Marlins following the 2015 season.[4] After a six year absence from the booth, Hutton returned to his original position.[1]
His brother-in-lawDick Ruthven was an MLB pitcher from 1973 to 1986.[5] The two were teammates on the Phillies from 1973 to 1975.
A cousin,Bill Seinsoth, was a star baseball player at theUniversity of Southern California before he was killed in a 1969 automobile accident.[6]