Pete Hamm
Born: 9/20/1947 in Buffalo, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1970-07-29 | Final Game: 1971-09-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Peter Whitfield Hamm
Biography
Pete Hamm was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1947, who played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1971. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in a total of 23 games, achieving a record of 2 wins and 6 losses. Hamm posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.41 and recorded 19 strikeouts. While he did not register any saves, his contributions on the mound showcased the challenges faced by pitchers during this era, which was characterized by a mix of emerging talent and the evolution of offensive strategies.
Hamm's time in the major leagues was relatively short, yet he was part of a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to see the rise of power hitters and changing pitching dynamics. Though he may not have left a lasting mark in the record books, his experience exemplified the journey of many players who aspired to make their mark in the competitive landscape of professional baseball during the early 1970s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 23 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60.3 | 72 | 43 | 10 | 25 | 19 | 6.41 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | MIN | AL | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 5.51 | -843.4 |
| 1971 | MIN | AL | 2 | 4 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 44.0 | 55 | 33 | 18 | 16 | 6.75 | -1796.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.333 | 0.583 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | MIN | AL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | MIN | AL | 13 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 23 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | MIN | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | MIN | P | 13 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 23 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1967 |