Don Hammond
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Don Hammond was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Browns and the Newark Stars. In 4 career games, he hit .250 with 2 hits.
- 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 160 lb
- Died
- 2/20/1954 in Monessen, PA, USA
Full name: Donald Hammond
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | .333 | .500 | .833 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .500 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +28.3% above league average.
Career OPS .833 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — +13.3% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CBN | NNL | 3 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1926 | NS | ECL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CBN | NNL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Don Hammond: the record in brief
The season rows for Don Hammond begin in 1924. By club, Hammond's seasons break down as the Cleveland Browns (1924) and the Newark Stars (1926). At 5-foot-8 and 160 pounds, Hammond is listed as a shortstop. Hammond batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is September 29, 1898, in Atlanta, GA, USA. Hammond died on February 20, 1954, in Monessen, PA, USA. On the record, Don Hammond was born Donald Hammond.
Across 4 games at the plate, Hammond's career line reads 2 hits in 8 at bats for a .250 average. Set against a .282 league average for the same years, Hammond's .250 average sits 11.3% below it. By OPS the gap is 13.3% above league average (.833 against .735). Hammond collected a career-high 2 hits in 1924.
The position table credits Hammond with 2 games at shortstop and also lists 1 at pitcher and 1 at right field.
Frequently Asked Questions about Don Hammond
- Was Don Hammond a pitcher?
- No. Don Hammond was a position player (Shortstop), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Don Hammond hit?
- Don Hammond hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Don Hammond play for?
- Don Hammond played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Browns (1924) and the Newark Stars (1926).
- What were Don Hammond's career stats?
- In 4 games, Don Hammond had 2 hits, with a .250 batting average.
- What position did Don Hammond play?
- Don Hammond played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Don Hammond and how much did he weigh?
- Don Hammond was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Don Hammond's career batting average?
- Don Hammond batted .250 over his career, with 2 hits in 8 at bats.
- What was Don Hammond's career ERA?
- Don Hammond finished with a 0.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- Is Don Hammond in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Don Hammond has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.