He also led the National League in hit batsmen with seven in 1946. In 1948, Hatten threw 51 pitches in a five-inning complete game shutout against Cincinnati, the fewest pitches for a complete game in major league history.
As a notable achievement, he topped the National League in hit batsmen with seven in 1946. The following year, Hatten achieved an impressive feat by throwing just 51 pitches in a five-inning complete game shutout against Cincinnati, setting a record for the fewest pitches thrown in a complete game.