Bob Hamelin

Born: 11/29/1967 in Elizabeth, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-09-12 | Final Game: 1998-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Robert James Hamelin

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Biography

Bob Hamelin, born in 1967, was a prominent baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1998. Known for his power-hitting abilities, Hamelin showcased his talents primarily as a position player, appearing in 497 games throughout his career. He recorded 313 hits, including 67 home runs, and drove in 209 runs, finishing with a batting average of .246. His offensive contributions were complemented by his speed on the basepaths, as he successfully stole 11 bases during his time in the league. Hamelin gained recognition early in his career for his outstanding performance, earning several accolades including the MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie, Rookie of the Year, and TSN Rookie Player of the Year. His impact was particularly felt during the mid-1990s, a time when the game was experiencing a shift towards more power-oriented play. Although his career was relatively brief, Hamelin's achievements and ability to perform at a high level during his rookie season left a lasting impression in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
497	1272	179	313	70	3	67	209	11	206	293	0.246	0.352	0.464	0.816	2124.3

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career OBP .352 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .464 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.816 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1993	KCR	AL	16	49	2	11	3	0	2	5	0	6	15	0.224	—	—	—	—	-20.8
1994	KCR	AL	101	312	64	88	25	1	24	65	4	56	62	0.282	.269 (+5%)	.338 (+14%)	.424 (+41%)	.763 (+29%)	1834.7
1995	KCR	AL	72	208	20	35	7	1	7	25	0	26	56	0.168	.266 (-37%)	.337 (-18%)	.417 (-25%)	.755 (-22%)	-841.5
1996	KCR	AL	89	239	31	61	14	1	9	40	5	54	58	0.255	.269 (-5%)	.340 (+15%)	.426 (+2%)	.767 (+8%)	517.8
1997	DET	AL	110	318	47	86	15	0	18	52	2	48	72	0.270	.266 (+1%)	.336 (+9%)	.419 (+16%)	.756 (+13%)	888.0
1998	MIL	NL	109	146	15	32	6	0	7	22	0	16	30	0.219	.266 (-18%)	.335 (-12%)	.420 (-4%)	.755 (-7%)	-253.8