Darryl Hamilton, baseball player, 1988-2001

Darryl Hamilton

Born: 12/3/1964 in Baton Rouge, LA, USA

Died: 6/21/2015 in Pearland, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-06-03 | Final Game: 2001-06-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Darryl Quinn Hamilton

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Biography

Darryl Hamilton was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 2001. Born in 1964, Hamilton played primarily as a position player and became known for his versatility and consistent offensive production. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,328 games, amassing 1,333 hits and finishing with a commendable batting average of .291. Hamilton demonstrated a well-rounded offensive skill set, contributing 51 home runs and driving in 454 runs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 163 stolen bases. Hamilton's playing style combined a keen eye for hitting with an ability to get on base, which made him a valuable asset to his teams. He played during an era characterized by significant offensive outputs in the late 1990s, yet he remained a steady performer whose contributions often went beyond just the numbers. His ability to adapt and excel in various roles on the field made him a respected figure among teammates and opponents alike. Hamilton's legacy is remembered for his solid all-around game and his impact on the teams he played for, leaving an indelible mark 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
1328 4577 707 1333 204 37 51 454 163 493 494 0.291 0.360 0.385 0.746 1051.7

Career AVG .291 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +10.2% above league average.

Career OBP .360 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +8.0% above league average.

Career SLG .385 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.746 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — near 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
1988 ATL AL 44 103 14 19 4 0 1 11 7 12 9 0.184 .254 (-27%) .317 (-14%) .377 (-33%) .695 (-24%) -399.8
1990 ATL AL 89 156 27 46 5 0 1 18 10 9 12 0.295 .257 (+14%) .324 (+3%) .385 (-10%) .710 (-4%) -102.3
1991 ATL AL 122 405 64 126 15 6 1 57 16 33 38 0.311 .255 (+22%) .323 (+12%) .384 (avg) .708 (+5%) 440.6
1992 ATL AL 128 470 67 140 19 7 5 62 41 45 42 0.298 .255 (+16%) .322 (+10%) .377 (+6%) .699 (+8%) 718.2
1993 ATL AL 135 520 74 161 21 1 9 48 21 45 62 0.310 .265 (+17%) .332 (+11%) .403 (+1%) .735 (+5%) 672.9
1994 ATL AL 36 141 23 37 10 1 1 13 3 15 17 0.262 .269 (-3%) .338 (-2%) .424 (-13%) .763 (-8%) -203.6
1995 ATL AL 112 398 54 108 20 6 5 44 11 47 35 0.271 .266 (+2%) .337 (+4%) .417 (-7%) .755 (-2%) -113.6
1996 TEX AL 148 627 94 184 29 4 6 51 15 54 66 0.293 .269 (+9%) .340 (+2%) .426 (-11%) .767 (-5%) -603.8
1997 SFG NL 125 460 78 124 23 3 5 43 15 61 61 0.270 .266 (+1%) .336 (+5%) .419 (-13%) .756 (-5%) -311.2
1998 SFG NL 97 367 65 108 19 2 1 26 9 59 53 0.294 .266 (+11%) .335 (+17%) .420 (-13%) .755 (avg) 288.3
1998 COL NL 51 194 30 65 9 1 5 25 4 23 20 0.335 .266 (+26%) .335 (+21%) .420 (+12%) .755 (+16%) 288.3
1999 COL NL 91 337 63 102 11 3 4 24 4 38 21 0.303 .271 (+12%) .344 (+9%) .433 (-10%) .778 (-2%) -20.8
1999 NYN NL 55 168 19 57 8 1 5 21 2 19 18 0.339 .271 (+25%) .344 (+19%) .433 (+13%) .778 (+15%) -20.8
2000 NYN NL 43 105 20 29 4 1 1 6 2 14 20 0.276 .270 (+2%) .344 (+4%) .437 (-17%) .782 (-8%) -127.2
2001 NYN NL 52 126 15 27 7 1 1 5 3 19 20 0.214 .263 (-19%) .332 (-3%) .426 (-27%) .758 (-17%) -357.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
25 58 2 12 2 0 0 4 3 10 0.207

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2000 NLCS NYN 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2000 NLDS2 NYN 3 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 0.500
2000 WS NYN 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
1999 NLCS NYN 5 17 0 6 1 0 0 2 0 4 0.353
1999 NLDS2 NYN 4 8 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 0 0.125
1997 NLDS1 SFN 2 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1996 ALDS2 TEX 4 19 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.158

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1233 1121 2711 45 14 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 ML4 OF 37 29 75 1 0 0
1990 ML4 OF 72 40 120 1 1 0
1991 ML4 OF 117 103 234 3 1 0
1992 ML4 OF 124 118 279 10 0 0
1993 ML4 OF 129 123 340 10 3 1
1994 ML4 OF 32 32 60 2 0 1
1995 ML4 OF 109 101 262 4 3 1
1996 TEX OF 147 145 387 2 0 0
1997 SFN OF 118 112 245 1 5 0
1998 SFN OF 96 90 194 4 0 1
1998 COL OF 48 46 103 1 1 0
1999 COL OF 82 79 205 1 0 0
1999 NYN OF 52 45 100 2 0 0
2000 NYN OF 33 26 41 1 0 2
2001 NYN OF 37 32 66 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 176
Center Field 854
Right Field 250
Designated Hitter 19

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 NYN NL $3,333,333
2000 NYN NL $3,633,333
1999 COL NL $3,613,333
1998 SFN NL $2,750,000
1997 SFN NL $1,750,000
1996 TEX AL $1,300,000
1995 ML4 AL $2,138,890
1994 ML4 AL $1,800,000
1993 ML4 AL $1,025,000
1992 ML4 AL $395,000
1991 ML4 AL $168,000
1990 ML4 AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $22,006,889

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Nicholls State University Thibodaux LA 1984, 1985, 1986