Jim Hamilton

Born: 3/25/1922 in Texarkana, TX, USA

Died: 1/16/1977 in Santa Clara County, CA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 186 lbs

Full name: James Hamilton

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Biography

Jim Hamilton, born in 1922, is an active position player known for his versatility on the field. Over his career, he has appeared in 19 games, demonstrating his ability to contribute to his team's efforts. With 12 hits and 6 RBIs, Hamilton showcases a keen batting eye, although he currently holds a batting average of 0.2. His speed on the basepaths is evidenced by his 2 stolen bases, highlighting his potential for creating scoring opportunities. As an active player, Hamilton's contributions come during a dynamic era of baseball, where the game continues to evolve with an emphasis on analytics and athleticism. While he has yet to hit a home run in his career, his ongoing presence in the league signifies a dedication to the sport and a commitment to improving his performance. As he continues to play, Hamilton remains a testament to the resilience and tenacity required to thrive in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	60	5	12	1	1	0	6	2	2	0	0.200	0.226	0.250	0.476	-308.5

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career OBP .226 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.476 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 30.8% 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
1946	KCM	NAL	19	60	5	12	1	1	0	6	2	2	0	0.200	.256 (-22%)	.328 (-31%)	.358 (-30%)	.687 (-31%)	-308.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1946	NWS	KCM	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	1	2	2	0	0
SS	16	15	16	51	5	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1946	KCM	3B	1	1	2	2	0	0
1946	KCM	SS	16	15	16	51	5	3

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	1
Shortstop	16