Jeff Hamilton
Born: 3/19/1964 in Flint, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1986-06-28 | Final Game: 1991-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Jeffrey Robert Hamilton
Biography
Jeff Hamilton, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1991. Primarily known as a position player, Hamilton played in 416 games over the course of his career. He accumulated 282 hits, bringing his batting average to .234, alongside 24 home runs and 124 runs batted in. Despite not being known for his speed on the base paths, as evidenced by his zero stolen bases, Hamilton contributed to his teams with solid defense and timely hitting.
Hamilton's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, characterized by the rise of power hitters and an evolving offensive strategy. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in their own right. He retired from professional play on September 28, 1991, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable player who provided depth to the rosters of the teams he represented.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 416 | 1205 | 111 | 282 | 61 | 3 | 24 | 124 | 0 | 43 | 211 | 0.234 | 0.263 | 0.349 | 0.612 | -2926.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | LAD | NL | 71 | 147 | 22 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 43 | 0.224 | -537.8 |
| 1987 | LAD | NL | 35 | 83 | 5 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 22 | 0.217 | -382.6 |
| 1988 | LAD | NL | 111 | 309 | 34 | 73 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 33 | 0 | 10 | 51 | 0.236 | -704.9 |
| 1989 | LAD | NL | 151 | 548 | 45 | 134 | 35 | 1 | 12 | 56 | 0 | 20 | 71 | 0.245 | -946.3 |
| 1990 | LAD | NL | 7 | 24 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | LAD | NL | 41 | 94 | 4 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 0.223 | -354.8 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | LAD | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5.40 | - |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 42 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0.167 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | WS | LAN | 5 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.105 |
| 1988 | NLCS | LAN | 7 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.217 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 389 | 301 | 294 | 590 | 48 | 52 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 7 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | LAN | 3B | 66 | 30 | 37 | 85 | 4 | 6 |
| 1986 | LAN | SS | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | LAN | 3B | 31 | 23 | 27 | 60 | 6 | 5 |
| 1987 | LAN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | LAN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | LAN | 3B | 105 | 80 | 67 | 157 | 14 | 8 |
| 1988 | LAN | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | LAN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | LAN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | LAN | 3B | 147 | 140 | 139 | 233 | 19 | 29 |
| 1989 | LAN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | LAN | 3B | 7 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 | LAN | 3B | 33 | 22 | 21 | 43 | 5 | 2 |
| 1991 | LAN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 390 |
| Shortstop | 6 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | LAN | NL | $431,000 |
| 1990 | LAN | NL | $465,000 |
| 1989 | LAN | NL | $150,000 |
| 1988 | LAN | NL | $82,500 |
| 1987 | LAN | NL | $65,000 |
| 1986 | LAN | NL | $60,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,253,500 | ||