Jack Hamilton

Born: 12/25/1938 in Burlington, IA, USA

Died: 2/22/2018 in Branson, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-13 | Final Game: 1969-08-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jack Edwin Hamilton

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Biography

Jack Hamilton was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1969. Born in 1938, Hamilton made his debut during an era characterized by both offensive prowess and the emergence of more specialized pitching roles. Throughout his career, he showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 32 wins and 40 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.53, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced during a time when the game was evolving, and hitters were becoming increasingly dominant. Over the course of his career, Hamilton recorded 357 strikeouts and achieved 20 saves, establishing himself as a reliable option in various pitching situations. His ability to strike out batters highlighted his skill set, while his contributions in save situations underscored his versatility as a pitcher. Although his win-loss record may not have been stellar, Hamilton's impact on the game was felt through his competitive spirit and dedication to his craft, marking him as a notable figure in the baseball landscape of the 1960s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
32	40	218	65	8	2	20	611.7	597	308	48	348	357	4.53	0

Career ERA 4.53 vs. league average 3.49 across their career seasons — 29.8% 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
1962	PHI	NL	9	12	41	26	4	1	2	182.0	185	103	107	101	5.09	3.96 (-29%)	-3228.3
1963	PHI	NL	2	1	19	1	0	0	1	30.0	22	18	17	23	5.40	3.46 (-56%)	-367.3
1964	DET	AL	0	1	5	1	0	0	0	15.0	24	14	8	5	8.40	3.58 (-135%)	-711.3
1965	DET	AL	1	1	4	1	0	0	0	4.3	6	7	4	3	14.54	—	0.0
1966	NYN	NL	6	13	57	13	3	1	13	148.7	138	65	88	93	3.93	3.52 (-12%)	-3050.3
1967	NYN	NL	2	0	17	1	0	0	1	31.3	24	13	16	22	3.73	3.30 (-13%)	-227.7
1967	LAA	AL	9	6	26	20	0	0	0	119.3	104	43	63	74	3.24	3.30 (+2%)	-
1968	LAA	AL	3	1	21	2	1	0	2	38.0	34	14	15	18	3.32	2.98 (-11%)	-
1969	CLE	AL	0	2	20	0	0	0	1	30.7	37	15	23	13	4.40	3.61 (-22%)	-884.0
1969	CHW	AL	0	3	8	0	0	0	0	12.3	23	16	7	5	11.68	3.61 (-223%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
218	150	6	16	0	0	1	7	0	3	70	0.107	0.124	0.127	0.251	-734.8

Career AVG .107 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 56.8% below league average.

Career OBP .124 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 60.2% below league average.

Career SLG .127 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 65.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.251 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 63.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1962	PHI	NL	41	54	1	3	0	1	2	29	0.056	.257 (-78%)	.326 (-73%)	.393 (-86%)	.719 (-80%)	-734.8
1963	PHI	NL	19	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	DET	AL	5	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	DET	AL	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	NYN	NL	57	38	2	5	0	0	1	13	0.132	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	NYN	NL	17	5	2	1	1	4	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	LAA	AL	26	38	1	6	0	1	0	16	0.158	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	LAA	AL	21	7	0	1	0	1	0	5	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	CLE	AL	20	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	CHW	AL	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	218	65	45	113	7	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	PHI	P	41	26	16	39	3	6
1963	PHI	P	19	1	1	8	0	0
1964	DET	P	5	1	1	5	0	0
1965	DET	P	4	1	1	2	0	0
1966	NYN	P	57	13	16	25	2	2
1967	NYN	P	17	1	1	5	2	0
1967	CAL	P	26	20	4	19	0	1
1968	CAL	P	21	2	4	4	0	1
1969	CLE	P	20	0	1	4	0	0
1969	CHA	P	8	0	0	2	0	0