Tim Hulett was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for 12 seasons. He was primarily a third baseman and played for the Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, and St. Louis Cardinals. Hulett was known for his solid defense and ability to hit for average.
Hulett was born on January 12, 1960, in Springfield, Illinois. He attended Southern Illinois University and was drafted by the White Sox in the 1st round of the 1980 MLB draft. He made his Major League debut on September 10, 1983, and played in 14 games that season.
In 1984, Hulett became the White Sox's starting third baseman and had a solid season, hitting .276 with 7 home runs and 47 RBIs. He continued to be a consistent performer for the White Sox over the next few seasons, hitting over .270 in each of the next three seasons.
In 1988, Hulett was traded to the Orioles and had a career year, hitting .282 with 15 home runs and 60 RBIs. He continued to be a solid contributor for the Orioles over the next few seasons, playing primarily as a utility infielder.
In 1992, Hulett signed with the Cardinals but struggled in his first season with the team, hitting just .204 in 68 games. He rebounded in 1993, hitting .292 in 73 games, but was released by the Cardinals at the end of the season.
Hulett signed with the Orioles for the 1994 season but played in just 14 games before the season was cut short due to the players' strike. He played in just 7 games for the Orioles in 1995 before being released in June.
Overall, Hulett played in 1,056 Major League games and had a career batting average of .248 with 48 home runs and 362 RBIs. He was known for his solid defense, committing just 47 errors in over 5,000 innings at third base.
After his playing career, Hulett became a coach and manager in the minor leagues. He managed the White Sox's Triple-A affiliate, the Charlotte Knights, from 2004 to 2011 and was named the International League Manager of the Year in 2008. He also served as a coach for the White Sox and Seattle Mariners at the Major League level.
In conclusion, Tim Hulett was a solid Major League player who played for 12 seasons and was known for his solid defense and ability to hit for average. After his playing career, he became a successful coach and manager in the minor leagues.
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