Jack Hamilton
Born: 12/25/1938 in Burlington, IA, USA
Died: 2/22/2018 in Branson, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-04-13 | Final Game: 1969-08-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Jack Edwin Hamilton
Biography
Jack Hamilton was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1969. Born in 1938, Hamilton made his debut during an era characterized by both offensive prowess and the emergence of more specialized pitching roles. Throughout his career, he showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 32 wins and 40 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.53, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced during a time when the game was evolving, and hitters were becoming increasingly dominant.
Over the course of his career, Hamilton recorded 357 strikeouts and achieved 20 saves, establishing himself as a reliable option in various pitching situations. His ability to strike out batters highlighted his skill set, while his contributions in save situations underscored his versatility as a pitcher. Although his win-loss record may not have been stellar, Hamilton's impact on the game was felt through his competitive spirit and dedication to his craft, marking him as a notable figure in the baseball landscape of the 1960s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 40 | 218 | 65 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 611.7 | 597 | 308 | 48 | 348 | 357 | 4.53 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | PHI | NL | 9 | 12 | 41 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 182.0 | 185 | 103 | 107 | 101 | 5.09 | -3228.3 |
| 1963 | PHI | NL | 2 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30.0 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 5.40 | -367.3 |
| 1964 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 8.40 | -711.3 |
| 1965 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 14.54 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | NYN | NL | 6 | 13 | 57 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 148.7 | 138 | 65 | 88 | 93 | 3.93 | -3050.3 |
| 1967 | LAA | AL | 9 | 6 | 26 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 119.3 | 104 | 43 | 63 | 74 | 3.24 | - |
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31.3 | 24 | 13 | 16 | 22 | 3.73 | -227.7 |
| 1968 | LAA | AL | 3 | 1 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 38.0 | 34 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 3.32 | - |
| 1969 | CHW | AL | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 23 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 11.68 | - |
| 1969 | CLE | AL | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30.7 | 37 | 15 | 23 | 13 | 4.40 | -884.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | 150 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 70 | 0.107 | 0.124 | 0.127 | 0.251 | -734.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | PHI | NL | 41 | 54 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 0.056 | -734.8 |
| 1963 | PHI | NL | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | DET | AL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | DET | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | NYN | NL | 57 | 38 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.132 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | LAA | AL | 26 | 38 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 17 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | LAA | AL | 21 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | CHW | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | CLE | AL | 20 | 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 | 218 | 65 | 45 | 113 | 7 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | PHI | P | 41 | 26 | 16 | 39 | 3 | 6 |
| 1963 | PHI | P | 19 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | DET | P | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | DET | P | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | NYN | P | 57 | 13 | 16 | 25 | 2 | 2 |
| 1967 | CAL | P | 26 | 20 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967 | NYN | P | 17 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | CAL | P | 21 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969 | CHA | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | CLE | P | 20 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 218 |