Robby Hammock
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003-2011)
Robby Hammock was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2011 for the Arizona Diamondbacks, a span of 9 seasons. In 182 career games, he hit .254 with 122 hits, 12 home runs, and 48 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2003-04-11
- Last Game
- 2011-09-28
Full name: Robert Wade Hammock
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182 | 481 | 62 | 122 | 30 | 4 | 12 | 48 | 6 | 38 | 99 | .254 | .312 | .407 | .719 | -76 |
Career AVG .254 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons β near league average.
Career OBP .312 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons β 6.2% below league average.
Career SLG .407 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons β near league average.
Career OPS .719 vs. league average .752 across their career seasons β near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | ARI | NL | 65 | 195 | 30 | 55 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 28 | 3 | 17 | 44 | .282 | .264 (+7%) | .332 (+3%) | .422 (+13%) | .754 (+9%) | 284.2 |
| 2004 | ARI | NL | 62 | 195 | 22 | 47 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 3 | 13 | 39 | .241 | .266 (-9%) | .335 (-14%) | .427 (-5%) | .762 (-9%) | -359.9 |
| 2006 | ARI | NL | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 2007 | ARI | NL | 34 | 45 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | .244 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 2008 | ARI | NL | 18 | 42 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9 | .190 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 2011 | ARI | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 182 | 481 | 62 | 122 | 30 | 4 | 12 | 48 | 6 | 38 | 99 | .254 | — | — | — | — | -76 | ||
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 (182 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 92 | 238 | 37 | 66 | 6 | 31 | .277 |
| Away | 90 | 243 | 25 | 56 | 6 | 17 | .230 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-28 | AZ | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-24 | AZ | SFG | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-25 | AZ | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-21 | AZ | COL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-07-13 | AZ | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-07-12 | AZ | PHI | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008-07-09 | AZ | WAS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008-07-08 | AZ | WAS | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-07-06 | AZ | SDP | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-07-03 | AZ | MIL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 21 | 12 | 9 | 47 | 5 | 4 |
| C | 109 | 83 | 709 | 48 | 3 | 10 |
| OF | 37 | 21 | 41 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | ARI | 3B | 16 | 11 | 8 | 45 | 4 | 4 |
| 2003 | ARI | C | 36 | 28 | 263 | 18 | 2 | 2 |
| 2003 | ARI | OF | 17 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | ARI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | ARI | C | 46 | 42 | 313 | 21 | 1 | 8 |
| 2004 | ARI | OF | 12 | 10 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | ARI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | ARI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | ARI | 3B | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | ARI | C | 12 | 2 | 41 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | ARI | OF | 7 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | ARI | C | 15 | 11 | 92 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | ARI | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 109 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 21 |
| Left Field | 23 |
| Right Field | 14 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | ARI | NL | $409,500 |
| 2007 | ARI | NL | $389,500 |
| 2004 | ARI | NL | $315,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,114,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Perimeter College | Covington | GA | 1996, 1997 |
| University of Georgia | Athens | GA | 1998 |
Robby Hammock: the record in brief
Robby Hammock played a first major league game on April 11, 2003 and a last one on September 28, 2011. Every season row on the page belongs to the Arizona Diamondbacks, from 2003 through 2011. At 5 feet, 10 inches and 185 pounds, Hammock is listed as a catcher. The bio says Hammock threw and hit right-handed. Hammock was born on May 13, 1977, in Macon, GA, USA. The bio lists the given name Robert Wade.
In 182 games and 481 at bats, Hammock batted .254 with 122 hits; the totals also include 12 home runs and 48 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .312 and the slugging percentage .407, for an OPS of .719. Hammock hit .254 while the league hit .264 over the same span, a figure close to average. 2003 produced Hammock's most hits, 55 of them for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Lg AVG column puts Hammock's 2003 at .282 against .264, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 7%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Robby Hammock
- What years did Robby Hammock play?
- Robby Hammock played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2011.
- Was Robby Hammock a pitcher?
- No. Robby Hammock was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Robby Hammock hit?
- Robby Hammock hit 12 career home runs with 122 hits.
- What was Robby Hammock's career batting average?
- Robby Hammock batted .254 over his career, with 122 hits in 481 at bats.
- How many RBI did Robby Hammock have?
- Robby Hammock drove in 48 runs in his career.
- Is Robby Hammock in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Robby Hammock has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.