Ham Hyatt, baseball player, 1909-1918

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
First Base 125
Left Field 27
Center Field 9
Right Field 48