Derrick Thomas returns from injury to boost outfield depth
Prep A four-year letterwinner at HHS, Hatfield played for head coach Mark Mincher, who was a four-year starter at Memphis from 1976-79...Will add athleticism, speed and power to the Tigers lineup...Hit .322 and slugged .670; with 32 RBI and eight home runs on his way to earning Huntsville Times Baseball Team recognition as a junior...Selected to play in both the ABCAA and All-City All-Star Games.
Personal Son of Steve and Cindy Hatfield...His father played collegiately at C-USA rival UAB...Undecided on his plans for a major.
