Scott Hatteberg

                                                                              
On this date in 2001, the A's sign free agent catcher, Scott Hatteberg to a one year contract.

Scott Hatteberg: (Responding to being asked to play first base for the A's) I've only ever played catcher.

Billy Beane: It's not that hard, Scott. Tell him, Wash.

Ron Washington: It's incredibly hard.

(Moneyball)