Ham Hyatt
Born: 11/1/1884 in Buncombe County, NC, USA
Died: 9/11/1963 in Liberty Lake, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-04-15 | Final Game: 1918-09-02
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Robert Hamilton Hyatt
Biography
Ham Hyatt was a professional baseball player born in 1884 who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1909 until his retirement in 1918. Primarily recognized as a position player, Hyatt played in a total of 465 games throughout his career. He achieved a respectable batting average of .267, collecting 247 hits, which included 10 home runs and 146 runs batted in (RBIs). In addition to his offensive contributions, Hyatt also showcased his speed on the bases, recording 11 stolen bases.
Hyatt's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, bridging the gap between the deadball era and the more offense-driven styles that began to emerge in the 1920s. His ability to combine contact hitting with occasional power made him a valuable player for the teams he represented. While he may not be remembered as one of the game's all-time greats, Ham Hyatt's contributions to baseball in the early 20th century reflect the evolving nature of the sport during a time of significant change. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
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 | 0.267 | 0.321 | 0.388 | 0.709 | 1075.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | PIT | NL | 49 | 67 | 9 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 0.299 | 227.9 |
| 1910 | PIT | NL | 74 | 175 | 19 | 46 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 30 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 0.263 | 101.1 |
| 1912 | PIT | NL | 46 | 97 | 13 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0.289 | -66.0 |
| 1913 | PIT | NL | 63 | 81 | 8 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0.333 | 566.9 |
| 1914 | PIT | NL | 74 | 79 | 2 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 0.215 | -93.2 |
| 1915 | STL | NL | 106 | 295 | 23 | 79 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 46 | 3 | 28 | 24 | 0.268 | 483.5 |
| 1918 | NYY | AL | 53 | 131 | 11 | 30 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 0.229 | -144.9 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | WS | PIT | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
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 | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | PIT | 1B | 7 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 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
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 125 |
| Left Field | 27 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 48 |