Tom Hamilton
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1952-1953)
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 213 lb
- Died
- 11/29/1973 in Tyler, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1952-09-04
- Last Game
- 1953-09-13
Full name: Thomas Bail Hamilton
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 66 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 12 | .197 | .284 | .242 | .526 | -255 |
Career AVG .197 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.
Career OBP .284 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.
Career SLG .242 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.
Career OPS .526 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — 26.4% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | PHA | AL | 9 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1953 | PHA | AL | 58 | 56 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 11 | .196 | .264 (-26%) | .335 (-15%) | .397 (-42%) | .733 (-29%) | -255.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 67 | 66 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 12 | .197 | — | — | — | — | -255 | ||
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 (67 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 35 | 37 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 4 | .216 |
| Away | 32 | 29 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | .172 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953-09-13 | PHA | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-12 | PHA | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-11 | PHA | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-09 | PHA | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-07 | PHA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-06 | PHA | BOS | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-03 | PHA | CLE | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953-09-02 | PHA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-01 | PHA | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-08-31 | PHA | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 12 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | PHA | 1B | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1953 | PHA | 1B | 7 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953 | PHA | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 12 |
| Right Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1947, 1948, 1949 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Hamilton
- What years did Tom Hamilton play?
- Tom Hamilton played in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1953.
- Was Tom Hamilton a pitcher?
- No. Tom Hamilton was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tom Hamilton hit?
- Tom Hamilton hit 0 career home runs with 13 hits.