Earl Hamilton
Born: 7/19/1891 in Gibson, IL, USA
Died: 11/17/1968 in Anaheim, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-04-14 | Final Game: 1924-05-04
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Earl Andrew Hamilton
Biography
Earl Hamilton was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1924. Born in 1891, he made his debut on April 14, 1911, and showcased his talents over a career that spanned more than a decade. Hamilton finished his career with a record of 116 wins and 147 losses, maintaining a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.16. He struck out 790 batters and recorded 13 saves, reflecting his ability not only as a starter but also as a reliable option in relief situations.
Hamilton played during an era that saw the game evolve dramatically, transitioning from the deadball period into the more offense-oriented styles of the 1920s. His pitching style was characterized by a combination of control and deception, allowing him to compete effectively against some of the era's finest hitters. While he may not have achieved stardom, Hamilton's contributions to his teams and the game of baseball remain a significant part of the sport's rich history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 147 | 410 | 261 | 140 | 16 | 13 | 2342.7 | 2319 | 822 | 43 | 773 | 790 | 3.16 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLA | AL | 5 | 12 | 32 | 17 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 177.0 | 191 | 78 | 69 | 55 | 3.97 | -1439.3 |
| 1912 | SLA | AL | 11 | 14 | 41 | 26 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 249.7 | 228 | 90 | 86 | 139 | 3.24 | 2545.0 |
| 1913 | SLA | AL | 13 | 12 | 31 | 24 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 217.3 | 197 | 62 | 83 | 101 | 2.57 | -67.7 |
| 1914 | SLA | AL | 17 | 18 | 44 | 35 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 302.3 | 265 | 84 | 100 | 111 | 2.50 | -820.5 |
| 1915 | SLA | AL | 9 | 17 | 35 | 27 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 204.0 | 203 | 65 | 69 | 63 | 2.87 | -1796.9 |
| 1916 | DET | AL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 37.3 | 34 | 11 | 22 | 7 | 2.65 | -1234.4 |
| 1916 | SLA | AL | 5 | 7 | 22 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 91.3 | 97 | 31 | 26 | 25 | 3.05 | -591.6 |
| 1916 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 9.00 | -591.6 |
| 1917 | SLA | AL | 0 | 9 | 27 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 83.0 | 86 | 29 | 41 | 19 | 3.14 | -1761.7 |
| 1918 | PIT | NL | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 54.0 | 47 | 5 | 13 | 20 | 0.83 | 757.2 |
| 1919 | PIT | NL | 8 | 11 | 28 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 160.3 | 167 | 59 | 49 | 39 | 3.31 | -796.2 |
| 1920 | PIT | NL | 10 | 13 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 230.3 | 223 | 83 | 69 | 74 | 3.24 | 1891.7 |
| 1921 | PIT | NL | 13 | 15 | 35 | 30 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 225.0 | 237 | 84 | 58 | 59 | 3.36 | 1674.2 |
| 1922 | PIT | NL | 11 | 7 | 33 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 160.0 | 183 | 71 | 40 | 34 | 3.99 | 924.6 |
| 1923 | PIT | NL | 7 | 9 | 28 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 141.0 | 148 | 59 | 42 | 42 | 3.77 | 663.8 |
| 1924 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 10.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 410 | 733 | 40 | 112 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 5 | 76 | 165 | 0.153 | 0.236 | 0.183 | 0.419 | -4344.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLA | AL | 32 | 56 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0.107 | -375.7 |
| 1912 | SLA | AL | 41 | 73 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0.178 | -353.4 |
| 1913 | SLA | AL | 31 | 74 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 22 | 0.135 | -539.7 |
| 1914 | SLA | AL | 44 | 85 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 24 | 0.176 | -256.8 |
| 1915 | SLA | AL | 35 | 62 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 0.113 | -448.6 |
| 1916 | DET | AL | 5 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | SLA | AL | 22 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | SLA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | SLA | AL | 27 | 19 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0.368 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | PIT | NL | 6 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | PIT | NL | 28 | 52 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 0.135 | -406.0 |
| 1920 | PIT | NL | 39 | 67 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 0.149 | -525.0 |
| 1921 | PIT | NL | 35 | 75 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 0.160 | -508.1 |
| 1922 | PIT | NL | 33 | 58 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0.155 | -516.1 |
| 1923 | PIT | NL | 28 | 52 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0.173 | -415.3 |
| 1924 | PHI | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 410 | 0 | 124 | 612 | 27 | 29 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLA | P | 32 | 0 | 13 | 51 | 2 | 2 |
| 1912 | SLA | P | 41 | 0 | 9 | 57 | 5 | 2 |
| 1913 | SLA | P | 31 | 0 | 15 | 53 | 4 | 2 |
| 1914 | SLA | P | 44 | 0 | 16 | 64 | 3 | 3 |
| 1915 | SLA | P | 35 | 0 | 7 | 50 | 2 | 3 |
| 1916 | DET | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | SLA | P | 22 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 1 |
| 1916 | SLA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1917 | SLA | P | 27 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918 | PIT | P | 6 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 1919 | PIT | P | 28 | 0 | 11 | 51 | 3 | 6 |
| 1920 | PIT | P | 39 | 0 | 10 | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921 | PIT | P | 35 | 0 | 15 | 74 | 3 | 4 |
| 1922 | PIT | P | 33 | 0 | 4 | 35 | 0 | 1 |
| 1923 | PIT | P | 28 | 0 | 9 | 42 | 1 | 2 |
| 1924 | PHI | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 410 |