Walt Hriniak

Quotes About Hriniak
"Who knows where my career might've gone if he was still my hitting coach. I just think about the numbers I could've amassed, because I was so cloned with him. There weren't any two- or three-week [slumps]. I didn't have those periods with him. He always had answers." — Frank Thomas, on his success using Walt Hriniak's hitting methods

Played For
Atlanta Braves (1968-1969)
San Diego Padres (1969)

Born
Walter John Hriniak was born on May 22, 1943, in Natick, MA.

Batted:  Left
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  C

Primary Team:  ATL

Major League Debut
September 10, 1968

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Related Players
Frank Thomas

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