Bob Hamelin
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1998)
- Position
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 240 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-09-12
- Last Game
- 1998-09-27
- Awards
- Rookie of the Year
Full name: Robert James Hamelin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 497 | 1,272 | 179 | 313 | 70 | 3 | 67 | 209 | 11 | 206 | 293 | .246 | .352 | .464 | .816 | 2,267 |
Career AVG .246 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.
Career OBP .352 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .464 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.
Career OPS .816 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | KCA | AL | 16 | 49 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 15 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -20.2 |
| 1994 | KCA | AL | 101 | 312 | 64 | 88 | 25 | 1 | 24 | 65 | 4 | 56 | 62 | .282 | .269 (+5%) | .338 (+14%) | .424 (+41%) | .763 (+29%) | 1834.7 |
| 1995 | KCA | AL | 72 | 208 | 20 | 35 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 25 | 0 | 26 | 56 | .168 | .266 (-37%) | .337 (-18%) | .417 (-25%) | .755 (-22%) | -742.5 |
| 1996 | KCA | AL | 89 | 239 | 31 | 61 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 40 | 5 | 54 | 58 | .255 | .269 (-5%) | .340 (+15%) | .426 (+2%) | .767 (+8%) | 517.8 |
| 1997 | DET | AL | 110 | 318 | 47 | 86 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 52 | 2 | 48 | 72 | .270 | .266 (+1%) | .336 (+9%) | .419 (+16%) | .756 (+13%) | 888.0 |
| 1998 | MIL | NL | 109 | 146 | 15 | 32 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 22 | 0 | 16 | 30 | .219 | .266 (-18%) | .335 (-12%) | .420 (-4%) | .755 (-7%) | -211.2 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 497 | 1,272 | 179 | 313 | 70 | 3 | 67 | 209 | 11 | 206 | 293 | .246 | — | — | — | — | 2,267 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (497 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 250 | 626 | 94 | 151 | 34 | 103 | .241 |
| Away | 247 | 646 | 85 | 162 | 33 | 106 | .251 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-27 | MIL | LAD | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-09-25 | MIL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-09-24 | MIL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-23 | MIL | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-22 | MIL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-09-20 | MIL | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-19 | MIL | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-18 | MIL | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-15 | MIL | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-13 | MIL | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 138 | 97 | 920 | 64 | 10 | 80 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | KCA | 1B | 15 | 14 | 129 | 9 | 2 | 10 |
| 1994 | KCA | 1B | 24 | 24 | 234 | 18 | 2 | 11 |
| 1995 | KCA | 1B | 8 | 7 | 66 | 9 | 0 | 11 |
| 1996 | KCA | 1B | 33 | 28 | 232 | 20 | 4 | 25 |
| 1997 | DET | 1B | 7 | 3 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | MIL | 1B | 51 | 21 | 230 | 7 | 2 | 22 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 138 |
| Designated Hitter | 269 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie | |
| 1994 | Player of the Week | Week of 1994-04-16 |
| 1994 | Rookie of the Year | |
| 1994 | TSN Rookie Player of the Year |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIL | NL | $450,000 |
| 1996 | KCA | AL | $375,000 |
| 1995 | KCA | AL | $435,000 |
| 1994 | KCA | AL | $110,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,370,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana College | Santa Ana | CA | 1988 |
| University of California - Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 1987 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 1st | 134.0 | 140 | 25 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Bob Hamelin (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Hamelin
- What years did Bob Hamelin play?
- Bob Hamelin played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1998.
- Was Bob Hamelin a pitcher?
- No. Bob Hamelin was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Bob Hamelin hit?
- Bob Hamelin hit 67 career home runs with 313 hits.