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'''Johnny Corey Hart''' (born March 24, 1982) is an ] ] ] and ] for the ] of ]. He previously played in MLB for the ] from 2004 through 2013. Hart is a two-time ]. '''Jon Corey Hart''' (born March 24, 1982) is an American former ] ]. He played in ] (MLB) for the ] from 2004 through 2013, the ] in 2014 and the ] in 2015. Hart was a two-time ], and also participated in the MLB Home Run Derby.


== High school career == == High school career ==
Prior to being drafted in the 11th round of the ],<ref name="brstats">{{cite web | author=] | title=Corey Hart Statistics and History | url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hartco01.shtml | accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref> Hart played for the ] Gators in ].<ref name="cube">{{cite web | author=The Baseball Cube | title=Corey Hart – The Baseball Cube | url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/H/Corey-Hart.shtml | accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref> Hart also played basketball for four years for the Gators for Coach Jason Couch.<ref name="greenwood">{{cite web | author=Ron Harrison | title=Fifth Third Bank Kentucky Holiday Classic | url=http://www.angelfire.com/ky/prephoops/9900/FIFTH99.html | accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref> On the diamond, he played nearly every position, routinely in the middle ] and even pitching in relief for Coach Chris Decker.<ref name="cube" /> Hart's jersey is retired by Greenwood and hangs from the rafters in the school's gymnasium. Prior to being drafted in the 11th round of the ],<ref name="brstats">{{cite web | author=Baseball-Reference.com | author-link=Baseball-Reference.com | title=Corey Hart Statistics and History | url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hartco01.shtml | accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref> Hart played for the ] Gators in ].<ref name="cube">{{cite web | author=The Baseball Cube | title=Corey Hart – The Baseball Cube | url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/H/Corey-Hart.shtml | accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref> Hart also played basketball for four years for the Gators for Coach Jason Couch.<ref name="greenwood">{{cite web | author=Ron Harrison | title=Fifth Third Bank Kentucky Holiday Classic | url=https://www.angelfire.com/ky/prephoops/9900/FIFTH99.html | access-date=July 2, 2009}}</ref> On the diamond, he played nearly every position, routinely in the middle ] and even pitching in relief for Coach Chris Decker.<ref name="cube" /> Hart's jersey is retired by Greenwood and hangs from the rafters in the school's gymnasium.


Hart played ] and was named the program's Graduate of the Year for 2011.<ref>{{Cite web
== Minor League career ==
| url = http://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/graduate
Hart started his career in 2000 with the Rookie League ], primarily playing at ]. He moved up to the single-A ] and then the double-A ] by the {{by|2002}} season; defensive problems caused Hart to be moved to the outfield.{{citation needed}} Playing there, he moved up to the ] ] by 2004.
| title = Graduate of the Year {{!}} The American Legion
| website = www.legion.org
| access-date = 2016-02-26
}}</ref>


== Minor league career ==
In 2005, Hart batted .308 with 17 home runs and 69 RBIs in 113 games for the triple-A ].<ref name="cube" /> While there, Hart played alongside future major league teammates ] and ].<ref name="sounds">{{cite web | author=] | title=2005 Nashville Sounds Statistics | url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/team.cgi?id=26155 | accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref> He also had 31 ]s, a relatively unusual feat for a player as tall as the {{height|ft=6|in=6}} Hart.{{citation needed}} Hart continued to play in both the minor and major leagues through 2006, and was regarded as one of Milwaukee's top prospects.<ref name="baseballamerica">{{cite web | author=John Manuel | title=Top 10 Prospects: Milwaukee Brewers | url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/features/05top10s/brewers.html | publisher=] | date=November 21, 2005 | accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref>
Hart started his career in 2000 with the Rookie League ], primarily playing at ]. He moved up to the single-A ] and then the double-A ] by the {{baseball year|2002}} season; defensive problems caused Hart to be moved to the outfield.<ref name=rising>{{cite news | url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4196/is_20030630/ai_n10888574 | title=Rising Stars | author=Tom Haudricourt | date=June 30, 2003 | work=]}}</ref> Playing there, he moved up to the ] ] by 2004.

In 2005, Hart batted .308 with 17 home runs and 69 RBIs in 113 games for the triple-A ].<ref name="cube" /> While there, Hart played alongside future major league teammates ] and ].<ref name="sounds">{{cite web | author=Baseball-Reference.com | author-link=Baseball-Reference.com | title=2005 Nashville Sounds Statistics | url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/team.cgi?id=26155 | accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref> He also had 31 ]s, a relatively unusual feat for a player as tall as the {{height|ft=6|in=6}} Hart.<ref name="weeks">{{cite news | url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4196/is_20060205/ai_n16051401 | title=Outlook on Weeks' recovery? Thumb's up | author=Tom Haudricourt | date=February 5, 2006 | publisher=] | accessdate=July 2, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Hart continued to play in both the minor and major leagues through 2006, and was regarded as one of Milwaukee's top prospects.<ref name="baseballamerica">{{cite web | author=John Manuel | title=Top 10 Prospects: Milwaukee Brewers | url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/features/05top10s/brewers.html | publisher=] | date=November 21, 2005 | accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref>

== Major league career ==


== Major League career ==
===Milwaukee Brewers=== ===Milwaukee Brewers===
Hart made his ] debut with the Brewers on May 25, 2004.<ref name="brstats" /> Hart's next appearance in the majors was Sunday, August 14, 2005, when he hit his first career MLB home run, a three-run blast against the ] into the Upper Deck at ].<ref name="retrosheet">{{cite web | author=] | title=Retrosheet Boxscore: Milwaukee Brewers 8, Cincinnati Reds 3 | url=http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2005/B08140MIL2005.htm | accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref> Hart played 87 games for the major league club in 2006 and was with the Brewers for the entire 2007 season, mainly seeing action in right-field.<ref name="brstats" /> Hart also led off for the Brewers for almost half of the 2007 season when second baseman ] was on the disabled list.<ref name="brstats" /> May 29, 2010 Hart hit his first major league grand slam. In that game against the Mets he had two home runs. Hart made his ] debut with the Brewers on May 25, 2004.<ref name="brstats" /> Hart's next appearance in the majors was Sunday, August 14, 2005, when he hit his first career MLB home run, a three-run blast against the ] into the Upper Deck at ].<ref name="retrosheet">{{cite web | author=Retrosheet | author-link=Retrosheet | title=Retrosheet Boxscore: Milwaukee Brewers 8, Cincinnati Reds 3 | url=http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2005/B08140MIL2005.htm | accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref> Hart played 87 games for the major league club in 2006 and was with the Brewers for the entire 2007 season, mainly seeing action in right-field.<ref name="brstats" /> Hart also led off for the Brewers for almost half of the 2007 season when second baseman ] was on the disabled list.<ref name="brstats" /> May 29, 2010 Hart hit his first major league grand slam. In that game against the Mets he had two home runs.


During spring training prior to the 2007 season, Hart, who stands at {{height|ft=6|in=6}}, recorded the fastest 60 yard dash of any player on the Brewers roster.<ref name="milb">{{cite web | author=Jonathan Mayo | title=Brewers boasting homegrown talent | url=http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070306&content_id=187525&vkey=news_milb&fext=.jsp | publisher=] | accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref> During spring training prior to the 2007 season, Hart, who stands at {{height|ft=6|in=6}}, recorded the fastest 60 yard dash of any player on the Brewers roster.<ref name="milb">{{cite web | author=Jonathan Mayo | title=Brewers boasting homegrown talent | url=http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070306&content_id=187525&vkey=news_milb&fext=.jsp | publisher=] | accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref>


During the 2007 season, Hart had a 22-game hitting streak{{citation needed}} which was finally snapped in a July 7 game against the ], as Hart went 0–4 with a walk.<ref name="retrosheet2">{{cite web | author=] | title=Retrosheet Boxscore: Washington Nationals 5, Milwaukee Brewers 4 | url=http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2007/B07070WAS2007.htm | accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref> During the 2007 season, Hart had a 22-game hitting streak<ref name="streak">{{cite news | author=Baseball Digest | author-link=Baseball Digest | title=Players with 20-game hitting streaks, one season | url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCI/is_6_67/ai_n27888583/ | date=August 2008 | accessdate=July 2, 2009 | work=Baseball Digest}}</ref> which was finally snapped in a July 7 game against the ], as Hart went 0–4 with a walk.<ref name="retrosheet2">{{cite web | author=Retrosheet | author-link=Retrosheet | title=Retrosheet Boxscore: Washington Nationals 5, Milwaukee Brewers 4 | url=http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2007/B07070WAS2007.htm | accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref> In 2007, Hart became the first Brewer since 2003 to steal 20 bases and hit 20 home runs in a single season.<ref name="fangraphs">{{cite web | author=David Golebiewski | title=Corey Hart's Hacking Ways | url=http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/index.php/corey-harts-hacking-ways | date=November 17, 2008 | publisher=Fangraphs | accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref> As of September 2011, he and ] were the only two Brewers to have two 20-steals/20-homers seasons in their careers.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110806&content_id=22832988&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb |title=Fascinating facts from Friday's games |work=mlb.com |date=August 18, 2002 |accessdate=August 23, 2011}}</ref>


In 2008, Hart was selected as an outfielder to the ] team at the ], which took place on July 15 at ].<ref name="brstats" /> He was voted in by the fans as a final vote in which he beat out ] of the ] as well as ] of the ], ] of the ], and ] of the ] (a former Brewer himself).<ref name="finalvote">{{cite web | author=Mark Newman | title=Longoria, Hart are fans' final All-Stars | url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080710&content_id=3107903&vkey=allstar2008&fext=.jsp | date=July 10, 2008 | publisher=] | accessdate=July 2, 2009 | archive-date=July 13, 2008 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080713040251/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080710&content_id=3107903&vkey=allstar2008&fext=.jsp | url-status=dead }}</ref> On August 30, 2008, against the ], Hart became the first player in Brewers history to have back to back 20–20 seasons.<ref name="bleacherreport">{{cite web | author=Todd Farino | title=Player Spotlights – Scott Kazmir and Corey Hart | url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/146891-player-spotlights-scott-kazmir-and-corey-hart | publisher=Bleacher Report | date=March 28, 2009 | accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref> Hart reached base on an error 14 times in 2008, more than any other batter in the NL.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/MLB/2008-baserunning-batting.shtml |title=2008 Major League Baseball Baserunning/Misc |publisher=Baseball-Reference.com |accessdate=October 3, 2011}}</ref>
In 2007, Hart became the first Brewer since 2003 to steal 20 bases and hit 20 home runs in a single season.<ref name="fangraphs">{{cite web | author=David Golebiewski | title=Corey Hart's Hacking Ways | url=http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/index.php/corey-harts-hacking-ways | date=November 17, 2008 | publisher=Fangraphs | accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref> As of September 2011, he and ] were the only two Brewers to have two 20-steals/20-homers seasons in their careers.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110806&content_id=22832988&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb |title=Fascinating facts from Friday's games |publisher=mlb.com |date=August 18, 2002 |author= |accessdate=August 23, 2011}}</ref>


In July 2010, Hart was voted by his peers to not only play in the ] in ], but also was selected by MLB officials to participate in the ]. Hart had a breakout season in 2010 statistically. As the regular Brewers right fielder, he posted a career best 31 home runs, 102 RBIs, and a .283 batting average. Along with ], ], ], and ], the Brewers had one of the best top five slots in MLB.
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In 2008, Hart was selected as an outfielder to the ] team at the ], which took place on July 15 at ].<ref name="brstats" /> He was voted in by the fans as a final vote in which he beat out ] of the ] as well as ] of the ], ] of the ], and ] of the ] (a former Brewer himself).<ref name="finalvote">{{cite web | author=Mark Newman | title=Longoria, Hart are fans' final All-Stars | url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080710&content_id=3107903&vkey=allstar2008&fext=.jsp | date=July 10, 2008 | publisher=] | accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref>


On May 23, 2011, Hart tied the Brewers records for home runs in a game with three and RBIs with seven. Hart had another productive regular season with the Brewers in 2011, posting 26 home runs, and 63 RBIs with a .285 batting average, .386 OBP, and .866 OPS. Hart's drop in home runs and RBIs is a result of missing the first month of the season with an injury, and being moved to bat first in the order in July, limiting the number of RBI chances he had. Hart remained first in the batting order in the playoffs due to his success in the slot during the regular season.{{Citation needed|date=December 2023}}
On August 30, 2008, against the ], Hart became the first Brewers player in team history to have back to back 20–20 seasons.<ref name="bleacherreport">{{cite web | author=Todd Farino | title=Player Spotlights – Scott Kazmir and Corey Hart | url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/146891-player-spotlights-scott-kazmir-and-corey-hart | publisher=Bleacher Report | date=March 28, 2009 | accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref>


Hart started the 2012 season as the Brewers regular right fielder, but injuries to Brewers first basemen ] and ] resulted in Hart becoming the Brewers regular first baseman, where he ended up having a successful season, recording a .995 fielding percentage playing in over 100 games at first base. He had a productive offensive season with the Brewers in 2012, batting .270 with 30 home runs and 83 RBIs.
Hart reached base on an error 14 times in 2008, more than any other batter in the NL.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/MLB/2008-baserunning-batting.shtml |title=2008 Major League Baseball Baserunning/Misc |publisher=Baseball-Reference.com |date= |accessdate=October 3, 2011}}</ref>


Hart had surgery on his left knee in January 2013, and missed the entire 2013 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jsonline.com/newswatch/213574801.html|title=Corey Hart out for the year|author=Michael Hunt|work=jsonline.com}}</ref>
Hart hit three home runs in three consecutive plate appearances against the Mets on May 28–29, 2010. The home runs included his first career walk off home run on May 28 and first career grand slam on May 29.


===Seattle Mariners===
In July 2010, Hart was voted by his peers to not only play in the ] in ], but also was selected by MLB officials to participate in the ].
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On December 11, 2013, Hart agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract with the ]. The deal contained up to $7 million in incentives.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Johns|first1=Greg|title=Mariners add Hart, LoMo to cap Meetings|url=http://m.mariners.mlb.com/news/article/64586804/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006132417/http://m.mariners.mlb.com/news/article/64586804/|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 6, 2014|accessdate=September 30, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=December 11, 2013}}</ref> He was designated for assignment on September 29, 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jesus Montero off suspended list|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/11614778/jesus-montero-seattle-mariners-activated-suspended-list|access-date=September 30, 2014|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=September 30, 2014}}</ref>


===Pittsburgh Pirates===
Hart's at-bat music is 'Until the Whole World Hears' by ]. He is also the drummer of Milwaukee rock legends Deep Tuna.
The ] signed Hart to a one-year, $2.5&nbsp;million contract on December 19, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/19/pirates-sign-corey-hart/|title=Pirates sign Corey Hart – HardballTalk|work=nbcsports.com|date=19 December 2014 }}</ref>


Hart finished his professional baseball career in 2015.<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018202228/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/193852772/former-brewer-corey-hart-content-in-retirement/ |date=October 18, 2016 }}</ref>
In July 2010, ] Manager ] had a friendly conversation with Hart at the 2010 State Farm Home Run Derby. Bud Black told him that many of the home runs he hit at the home run derby would be home runs at ]. Bud Black and the ] had interest in getting Hart.<ref>{{cite web|author=July 18, 2010 – 6:20 PM ET |url=http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/38301572/ns/sports-player_news/ |title=Padres interested in OF Corey Hart |publisher=Nbcsports.msnbc.com |date=July 18, 2010 |accessdate=October 3, 2011}}</ref>


===Retirement with the Milwaukee Brewers===
Hart had a breakout season in 2010 statistically. As the regular Brewers right fielder, he posted a career best 31 home runs, 102 RBIs, and a .283 batting average. Along with ], ], ], and ], the Brewers had one of the best top five slots in the MLB.
On June 27, 2017, it was announced that Hart would officially retire from Major League Baseball as a Milwaukee Brewer after being honored at Miller Park on June 30 with a plaque on the park's ]. A two-time All-Star, Hart spent nine of his 11 Major League seasons with the Brewers, batting .276 with 154 home runs, 508 RBI and 83 stolen bases in 945 games. He had five 20-home-run seasons in Milwaukee, tied with four others for third-most in franchise history. Among the 38 players who have collected at least 2,000 plate appearances in a Brewers uniform, his .491 slugging percentage ranks sixth all-time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brewers.mlblogs.com/corey-hart-to-be-inducted-into-the-brewers-wall-of-honor-and-retire-as-a-milwaukee-brewer-efee5de82e7c|title=COREY HART TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE BREWERS WALL OF HONOR AND RETIRE AS A MILWAUKEE BREWER|accessdate=June 27, 2017|publisher=brewers.mlbblogs.com|date=June 27, 2017}}</ref>


===Career statistics===
On May 23, 2011, Hart tied the Brewers records for home runs in a game with three and RBIs with seven.
In 1048 games over 11 seasons, Hart compiled a .271 ] (1009-for-3729) with 549 ], 221 ], 33 ], 162 ], 538 ], 85 ], 286 ], .329 ] and .478 ]. Defensively, he recorded a .988 ] playing all three outfield positions and first base. In the postseason, in 14 playoff games, Hart batted .241 (13-for-54) with 6 runs, 2 home runs and 5 RBI.


== Personal life ==
Hart had another good{{Peacock term|date=October 2012}} regular season with the Brewers in 2011, posting 26 home runs, and 63 RBIs with a .285 batting average, .386 OBP, and .866 OPS. Hart's drop in home runs and RBIs is a result of missing the first month of the season with an injury, and being moved to bat first in the order in July, limiting the number of RBI chances he had. Hart remained first in the batting order in the playoffs due to his success in the slot during the regular season.
Hart returns home to Bowling Green whenever possible and is active with local charities.<ref name="mlbstats">{{cite web | author=Major League Baseball | author-link=Major League Baseball | title=Corey Hart: Biography and Career Highlights | url=http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player_career.jsp?player_id=430611 | accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref> Corey is the son of Johnnie and the late Donna Hart and has two sisters, Tabitha (older) and Ali (younger). He has said that he would be either a teacher or coach if he were not a baseball player.<ref name="mlbstats" />

Hart started the 2012 season as the Brewers regular right fielder, but injuries to Brewers first basemen ] and ] resulted in Hart becoming the Brewers regular first baseman, where he ended up having a successful season, recording a .995 fielding percentage playing in over 100 games at first base.

On April 7, 2012, while hitting 5th against the ], Hart went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and two home runs. It was his 12th multi-home run game.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_04_07_slnmlb_milmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=mil |title=Crew welcomes early returns by Hart, Greinke |work=MLB.com |first=Adam |last=McCalvy |date=April 7, 2012}}</ref>

Hart had a productive offensive season with the Brewers in 2012, batting .270 with 30 home runs and 83 RBIs.

Hart had surgery on his left knee in January 2013, and missed the entire 2013 season.<ref>http://www.jsonline.com/newswatch/213574801.html</ref>

===Seattle Mariners===
On December 11, 2013, Hart agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract with the ].<ref>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/sea/mariners-agree-to-one-year-deal-with-corey-hart?ymd=20131211&content_id=64586804&vkey=news_sea</ref> The deal contains up to $7 million in incentives. He is expected to play in right field after the Mariners acquired ].

==Tools==
Hart has become a very versatile outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers. He has started in right field in the past and started at first base, he also shows flashes of defensive aptitude.

Hart's normal slotting in the batting order was second as a legitimate power threat before Braun and Fielder, forcing opposing pitchers to go through a very powerful heart of the order. During the injury of ] in July of the 2011 regular season, in which Weeks would be on the ] for nearly two months, Hart was moved to first in the line up, and he had stayed there since Weeks' return (Weeks having been moved to fifth). This makes Hart the tallest leadoff hitter in Major League Baseball.

Hart is capable of hitting for average power, and has great speed on the bases despite his size, making him a good lead off hitter for the Brewers, if a bit unorthodox.

== Personal ==
Hart returns home to Bowling Green whenever possible and is active with local charities.<ref name="mlbstats">{{cite web | author=] | title=Corey Hart: Biography and Career Highlights | url=http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player_career.jsp?player_id=430611 | accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref> Corey is the son of Johnnie and Donna Hart and has two sisters, Tabitha (older) and Ali (younger).<ref name="nndb">{{cite web | author=] | title=Corey Hart | url=http://www.nndb.com/people/914/000173395/ | accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref><ref name="nndb" /> He has said that he would be either a teacher or coach if he were not a baseball player.<ref name="mlbstats" />


Hart is a ].<ref>{{cite web|title=A Slugger Saved by Grace|url=http://www.cbn.com/700club/features/amazing/TOM16_Corey_Hart.aspx}}</ref> Hart is a ].<ref>{{cite web|title=A Slugger Saved by Grace|url=http://www.cbn.com/700club/features/amazing/TOM16_Corey_Hart.aspx}}</ref>
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American baseball player (born 1982)

Baseball player
Corey Hart
Hart with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2008
Right fielder
Born: (1982-03-24) March 24, 1982 (age 42)
Bowling Green, Kentucky, U.S.
Batted: RightThrew: Right
MLB debut
May 25, 2004, for the Milwaukee Brewers
Last MLB appearance
June 21, 2015, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
Batting average.271
Home runs162
Runs batted in538
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
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Jon Corey Hart (born March 24, 1982) is an American former professional baseball right fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers from 2004 through 2013, the Seattle Mariners in 2014 and the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2015. Hart was a two-time MLB All-Star, and also participated in the MLB Home Run Derby.

High school career

Prior to being drafted in the 11th round of the 2000 MLB Draft, Hart played for the Greenwood High School Gators in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Hart also played basketball for four years for the Gators for Coach Jason Couch. On the diamond, he played nearly every position, routinely in the middle infield and even pitching in relief for Coach Chris Decker. Hart's jersey is retired by Greenwood and hangs from the rafters in the school's gymnasium.

Hart played American Legion Baseball and was named the program's Graduate of the Year for 2011.

Minor league career

Hart started his career in 2000 with the Rookie League Ogden Raptors, primarily playing at first base. He moved up to the single-A High Desert Mavericks and then the double-A Huntsville Stars by the 2002 season; defensive problems caused Hart to be moved to the outfield. Playing there, he moved up to the Class AAA Indianapolis Indians by 2004.

In 2005, Hart batted .308 with 17 home runs and 69 RBIs in 113 games for the triple-A Nashville Sounds. While there, Hart played alongside future major league teammates Prince Fielder and J. J. Hardy. He also had 31 stolen bases, a relatively unusual feat for a player as tall as the 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) Hart. Hart continued to play in both the minor and major leagues through 2006, and was regarded as one of Milwaukee's top prospects.

Major league career

Milwaukee Brewers

Hart made his MLB debut with the Brewers on May 25, 2004. Hart's next appearance in the majors was Sunday, August 14, 2005, when he hit his first career MLB home run, a three-run blast against the Cincinnati Reds into the Upper Deck at Miller Park. Hart played 87 games for the major league club in 2006 and was with the Brewers for the entire 2007 season, mainly seeing action in right-field. Hart also led off for the Brewers for almost half of the 2007 season when second baseman Rickie Weeks was on the disabled list. May 29, 2010 Hart hit his first major league grand slam. In that game against the Mets he had two home runs.

During spring training prior to the 2007 season, Hart, who stands at 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m), recorded the fastest 60 yard dash of any player on the Brewers roster.

During the 2007 season, Hart had a 22-game hitting streak which was finally snapped in a July 7 game against the Washington Nationals, as Hart went 0–4 with a walk. In 2007, Hart became the first Brewer since 2003 to steal 20 bases and hit 20 home runs in a single season. As of September 2011, he and Ryan Braun were the only two Brewers to have two 20-steals/20-homers seasons in their careers.

In 2008, Hart was selected as an outfielder to the National League team at the 2008 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, which took place on July 15 at Yankee Stadium. He was voted in by the fans as a final vote in which he beat out David Wright of the Mets as well as Pat Burrell of the Phillies, Aaron Rowand of the Giants, and Carlos Lee of the Astros (a former Brewer himself). On August 30, 2008, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Hart became the first player in Brewers history to have back to back 20–20 seasons. Hart reached base on an error 14 times in 2008, more than any other batter in the NL.

In July 2010, Hart was voted by his peers to not only play in the All-Star Game in Anaheim, but also was selected by MLB officials to participate in the Home Run Derby. Hart had a breakout season in 2010 statistically. As the regular Brewers right fielder, he posted a career best 31 home runs, 102 RBIs, and a .283 batting average. Along with Ryan Braun, Prince Fielder, Rickie Weeks, and Casey McGehee, the Brewers had one of the best top five slots in MLB.

On May 23, 2011, Hart tied the Brewers records for home runs in a game with three and RBIs with seven. Hart had another productive regular season with the Brewers in 2011, posting 26 home runs, and 63 RBIs with a .285 batting average, .386 OBP, and .866 OPS. Hart's drop in home runs and RBIs is a result of missing the first month of the season with an injury, and being moved to bat first in the order in July, limiting the number of RBI chances he had. Hart remained first in the batting order in the playoffs due to his success in the slot during the regular season.

Hart started the 2012 season as the Brewers regular right fielder, but injuries to Brewers first basemen Mat Gamel and Travis Ishikawa resulted in Hart becoming the Brewers regular first baseman, where he ended up having a successful season, recording a .995 fielding percentage playing in over 100 games at first base. He had a productive offensive season with the Brewers in 2012, batting .270 with 30 home runs and 83 RBIs.

Hart had surgery on his left knee in January 2013, and missed the entire 2013 season.

Seattle Mariners

Hart with the Seattle Mariners in 2014

On December 11, 2013, Hart agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract with the Seattle Mariners. The deal contained up to $7 million in incentives. He was designated for assignment on September 29, 2014.

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Hart to a one-year, $2.5 million contract on December 19, 2014.

Hart finished his professional baseball career in 2015.

Retirement with the Milwaukee Brewers

On June 27, 2017, it was announced that Hart would officially retire from Major League Baseball as a Milwaukee Brewer after being honored at Miller Park on June 30 with a plaque on the park's Wall of Honor. A two-time All-Star, Hart spent nine of his 11 Major League seasons with the Brewers, batting .276 with 154 home runs, 508 RBI and 83 stolen bases in 945 games. He had five 20-home-run seasons in Milwaukee, tied with four others for third-most in franchise history. Among the 38 players who have collected at least 2,000 plate appearances in a Brewers uniform, his .491 slugging percentage ranks sixth all-time.

Career statistics

In 1048 games over 11 seasons, Hart compiled a .271 batting average (1009-for-3729) with 549 runs, 221 doubles, 33 triples, 162 home runs, 538 RBI, 85 stolen bases, 286 walks, .329 on-base percentage and .478 slugging percentage. Defensively, he recorded a .988 fielding percentage playing all three outfield positions and first base. In the postseason, in 14 playoff games, Hart batted .241 (13-for-54) with 6 runs, 2 home runs and 5 RBI.

Personal life

Hart returns home to Bowling Green whenever possible and is active with local charities. Corey is the son of Johnnie and the late Donna Hart and has two sisters, Tabitha (older) and Ali (younger). He has said that he would be either a teacher or coach if he were not a baseball player.

Hart is a Christian.

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