J. H. Hamilton

Born: 12/20/1897 in Atlanta, GA, USA

Died: 11/11/1965 in Wills Point, TX, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 161 lbs

Full name: John H. Hamilton

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Biography

J. H. Hamilton, born in 1897, is an active position player known for his consistent performance and versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, he has played in 196 games, recording 207 hits and showcasing a solid batting average of .277. Hamilton has demonstrated his ability to contribute offensively with 6 home runs and 82 RBIs, making him a reliable source of run production for his team. His speed is also notable, having successfully stolen 18 bases, which adds an extra dimension to his game. Hamilton's career unfolds during a dynamic era in baseball, where the game is characterized by a blend of traditional skills and evolving strategies. As he continues to play, he remains an influential figure, exemplifying the dedication and talent that fuels the sport. His ongoing contributions not only reflect his personal achievements but also highlight the enduring spirit of competition that defines baseball today.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
196	748	96	207	27	5	6	82	18	28	0	0.277	0.303	0.350	0.653	-1656.0

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.653 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1924	WP	ECL	58	232	38	62	4	1	3	27	8	14	0.267	.283 (-6%)	.345 (-11%)	.389 (-15%)	.734 (-13%)	-532.9
1925	WMP	ECL	20	77	8	22	1	1	0	7	4	2	0.286	.288 (-1%)	.349 (-13%)	.407 (-20%)	.756 (-17%)	-229.3
1925	ABC	NNL	24	90	7	20	0	0	0	8	1	3	0.222	.288 (-23%)	.349 (-29%)	.407 (-45%)	.756 (-38%)	-229.3
1926	CEL	NNL	37	140	20	45	11	1	1	17	2	2	0.321	.279 (+15%)	.345 (-4%)	.390 (+12%)	.735 (+4%)	44.5
1927	BBB	NNL	57	209	23	58	11	2	2	23	3	7	0.278	.282 (-2%)	.344 (-13%)	.392 (-4%)	.736 (-8%)	-353.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	89	50	108	132	11	9
3B	51	39	53	56	12	6
OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
SS	66	55	95	124	30	14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1924	WP	2B	30	30	62	76	6	4
1924	WP	3B	1	1	1	0	0	0
1924	WP	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1924	WP	SS	27	25	38	48	13	6
1925	WMP	2B	19	0	0	0	0	0
1925	WMP	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1925	ABC	2B	19	0	0	0	0	0
1925	ABC	3B	3	0	0	0	0	0
1925	ABC	SS	3	0	0	0	0	0
1926	CEL	2B	9	8	16	13	1	2
1926	CEL	3B	21	19	29	39	8	5
1926	CEL	SS	14	9	15	24	8	2
1927	BBB	2B	12	12	30	43	4	3
1927	BBB	3B	25	19	23	17	4	1
1927	BBB	SS	22	21	42	52	9	6