Ham Hyatt
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1909-1918)
Ham Hyatt was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1918 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the New York Yankees, a span of 10 seasons. In 465 career games, he hit .267 with 247 hits, 10 home runs, and 146 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,085.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- Died
- 9/11/1963 in Liberty Lake, WA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1909-04-15
- Last Game
- 1918-09-02
Full name: Robert Hamilton Hyatt
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 465 | 925 | 85 | 247 | 36 | 23 | 10 | 146 | 11 | 63 | 87 | .267 | .321 | .388 | .709 | 1,085 |
Career AVG .267 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .321 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .388 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +15.9% above league average.
Career OPS .709 vs. league average .656 across their career seasons — +8.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | PIT | NL | 49 | 67 | 9 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | .299 | .244 (+22%) | .306 (+7%) | .312 (+48%) | .618 (+28%) | 226.4 |
| 1910 | PIT | NL | 74 | 175 | 19 | 46 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 30 | 3 | 8 | 14 | .263 | .249 (+5%) | .317 (-4%) | .326 (+15%) | .644 (+6%) | 98.6 |
| 1912 | PIT | NL | 46 | 97 | 13 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 6 | 8 | .289 | .268 (+7%) | .335 (-2%) | .358 (-5%) | .694 (-3%) | -57.5 |
| 1913 | PIT | NL | 63 | 81 | 8 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .333 | .259 (+28%) | .325 (+14%) | .345 (+75%) | .670 (+46%) | 565.8 |
| 1914 | PIT | NL | 74 | 79 | 2 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 14 | .215 | .255 (-16%) | .322 (-8%) | .339 (-7%) | .661 (-7%) | -85.7 |
| 1915 | SLN | NL | 106 | 295 | 23 | 79 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 46 | 3 | 28 | 24 | .268 | .250 (+7%) | .318 (+6%) | .332 (+13%) | .651 (+10%) | 478.1 |
| 1918 | NYA | AL | 53 | 131 | 11 | 30 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 8 | .229 | .255 (-10%) | .318 (-14%) | .326 (+3%) | .645 (-6%) | -140.8 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 465 | 925 | 85 | 247 | 36 | 23 | 10 | 146 | 11 | 63 | 87 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 1,085 | ||
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 (466 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 251 | 510 | 43 | 133 | 3 | 79 | .261 |
| Away | 215 | 415 | 42 | 114 | 7 | 73 | .275 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918-09-02 | NYY | BOS | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-09-02 | NYY | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-09-01 | NYY | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-31 | NYY | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-30 | NYY | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-29 | NYY | MIN | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918-08-28 | NYY | SLA | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-27 | NYY | SLA | W | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918-08-27 | NYY | SLA | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-26 | NYY | SLA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 124 | 37 | 1092 | 46 | 13 | 61 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 80 | 5 | 120 | 12 | 7 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | PIT | 1B | 2 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1909 | PIT | OF | 6 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1910 | PIT | 1B | 38 | 35 | 323 | 19 | 5 | 19 |
| 1910 | PIT | OF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | PIT | 1B | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1912 | PIT | OF | 15 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1913 | PIT | 1B | 5 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1913 | PIT | OF | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1914 | PIT | 1B | 7 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1914 | PIT | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | SLN | 1B | 64 | 0 | 616 | 21 | 6 | 31 |
| 1915 | SLN | OF | 25 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1918 | NYA | 1B | 5 | 0 | 41 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| 1918 | NYA | OF | 25 | 0 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 125 |
| Left Field | 27 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 48 |
Ham Hyatt: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 15, 1909 and the final game on September 2, 1918, Ham Hyatt built the record summarized on this page. By club, Hyatt's seasons break down as the Pittsburgh Pirates (1909 through 1914), the St. Louis Cardinals (1915), and the New York Yankees (1918). Hyatt, a first baseman by primary position, batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 185 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Hyatt was born on November 1, 1884, in Buncombe County, NC, USA. Hyatt died on September 11, 1963, in Liberty Lake, WA, USA. Ham Hyatt was the playing name; the full given name is Robert Hamilton.
Hyatt's career batting table shows 465 games, 925 at bats and 247 hits, a .267 average, plus 10 homers and 146 runs batted in. Hyatt's career OPS of .709 combines a .321 on-base mark with .388 slugging. The .267 career average is close to the .255 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, Hyatt's .709 stands 8.1% above the league's .656.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ham Hyatt
- What years did Ham Hyatt play?
- Ham Hyatt played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1918.
- Was Ham Hyatt a pitcher?
- No. Ham Hyatt was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ham Hyatt hit?
- Ham Hyatt hit 10 career home runs with 247 hits.
- What teams did Ham Hyatt play for?
- Ham Hyatt played for 3 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1909–1910, 1912–1914), the St. Louis Cardinals (1915), and the New York Yankees (1918).
- What were Ham Hyatt's career stats?
- In 465 games, Ham Hyatt had 247 hits, 10 home runs, 146 RBI, 85 runs, and 11 stolen bases, with a .267 batting average.
- What position did Ham Hyatt play?
- Ham Hyatt played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ham Hyatt and how much did he weigh?
- Ham Hyatt was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ham Hyatt hit each season?
- Ham Hyatt's home runs by season: 0 in 1909, 1 in 1910, 0 in 1912, 4 in 1913, 1 in 1914, 2 in 1915, and 2 in 1918. His most in one season was 4, in 1913.
- What was Ham Hyatt's career batting average?
- Ham Hyatt batted .267 over his career, with 247 hits in 925 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ham Hyatt have?
- Ham Hyatt drove in 146 runs in his career.
- Is Ham Hyatt in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ham Hyatt has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.