J. C. Hamilton

Born: 3/6/1913 in Marion County, FL, USA

Died: 12/14/1991 in Bradenton, FL, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Clarence Hamilton

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Biography

J. C. Hamilton is a professional baseball pitcher born in 1913 who continues to make his mark in the sport today. Known for his competitive spirit and tenacity on the mound, Hamilton has developed into a reliable asset for his team. With a career record of 11-4, he demonstrates a solid winning percentage that reflects his ability to perform under pressure. His earned run average (ERA) of 5.01 showcases the challenges he faces in today’s high-scoring environment, where offensive prowess often surpasses traditional pitching strategies. Throughout his career, Hamilton has accumulated 64 strikeouts, indicating his capacity to effectively challenge batters and get crucial outs. Additionally, he has recorded 1 save, highlighting his versatility and potential to close out games when needed. As an active player, Hamilton embodies the evolution of pitching in modern baseball, contributing to a game that increasingly values both strategy and athleticism. His ongoing presence in the league adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, as he continues to compete against a new generation of talent.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 4 29 21 10 0 1 133.0 151 74 6 39 64 5.01 0

Career ERA 5.01 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 28.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1940 HG NN2 5 2 12 9 5 0 1 61.0 67 36 18 32 5.31 4.21 (-26%) 501.6
1941 HG NN2 4 2 12 9 4 0 0 52.0 59 30 15 23 5.19 3.94 (-32%) 1032.4
1942 HG NN2 2 0 5 3 1 0 0 20.0 25 8 6 9 3.60 3.57 (-1%) 96.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 74 10 15 2 0 1 6 0 6 4 0.203 0.272 0.270 0.542 0.0

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.

Career OBP .272 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Career SLG .270 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.542 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — 22.7% below 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
1940 HG NN2 17 31 3 8 1 0 0 2 0 3 2 0.258 — — — — 0.0
1941 HG NN2 16 28 5 4 0 0 1 1 0 2 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1942 HG NN2 7 15 2 3 1 0 0 3 0 1 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 9 5 13 1 0 0
P 29 21 2 29 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 HG OF 4 2 4 0 0 0
1940 HG P 12 9 0 14 1 0
1941 HG OF 3 1 5 1 0 0
1941 HG P 12 9 2 12 0 0
1942 HG OF 2 2 4 0 0 0
1942 HG P 5 3 0 3 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 29
Left Field 1
Center Field 1
Right Field 7