Hugh Quattlebaum Explained

Hugh Quattlebaum
Team:	Atlanta Braves
Position:	Second baseman / Third baseman / Hitting coach
Bats:	Right
Throws:	Right
Birth Date:	26 June 1978
Birth Place:	Methuen, Massachusetts, U.S.
Teams:	New York Mets Atlanta Braves (–present)

Hugh Quattlebaum (born June 26, 1978) is an American former professional baseball infielder who currently serves as an assistant hitting coach for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Playing career

A native of Methuen, Massachusetts, Quattlebaum attended Amherst College. In 1999, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod Baseball League.^{[1] [2]} Quattlebaum was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 25th round of the 2000 MLB Draft.

Coaching career

New York Mets

On May 4, 2021, the Mets promoted Quattlebaum as the hitting coach replacing Chili Davis after the team had a .241 batting average through 22 games.^[3] After the season, Quattlebaum was reassigned along with Kevin Howard to the minor leagues.^[4] Following the 2022 season, Quattlebaum and the Mets parted ways.^[5]

Atlanta Braves

On November 22, 2024, Quattlebaum was hired by the Atlanta Braves to serve as an assistant hitting coach.^[6]

External links

• • Twitter
• LinkedIn

Notes and References

1. Web site: 1999 Bourne Braves . thebaseballcube.com . July 20, 2021.
2. Web site: Major League Baseball 2000 First-Year Player Draft . capecodbaseball.org . July 20, 2021.
3. Web site: Mets fire Chili Davis and Tom Slater, name Hugh Quattlebaum new hitting coach. Amazin' Avenue. May 4, 2021. May 4, 2021.
4. Web site: Mets Hitting Coaches Reassigned to Minor Leagues, Hefner Likely Staying. Metsmerized Online. October 7, 2021. October 7, 2021.
5. News: Puma . Mike . Mets move on from Tim Teufel in minor league system shakeup . 16 November 2022 . . 18 October 2022.
6. Web site: Braves Hire Hugh Quattlebaum, Carlos Méndez As Assistant Hitting Coaches. November 24, 2024. mlbtraderumors.com. en.