Mark Hamilton, baseball player, 2010-2011

Mark Hamilton

Born: 7/29/1984 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-09-20 | Final Game: 2011-07-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Mark Alan Hamilton

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Biography

Mark Hamilton, born in 1984, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2010 to 2011. Making his debut with the St. Louis Cardinals, Hamilton's career spanned 47 games during which he recorded 12 hits, contributing to a batting average of .197. While he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 4 runs, showcasing his potential as a role player in the Cardinals' lineup. Hamilton's playing style reflected the challenges faced by many athletes trying to establish themselves in the competitive environment of the MLB. He played during a time when the league was transitioning, with a mix of traditional playing styles and the evolving strategies that characterized the early 2010s. Despite his brief career at the major league level, Hamilton's time with the Cardinals remains a testament to the rigorous pathway that players navigate in pursuit of their baseball dreams. He retired on July 6, 2011, leaving behind a legacy as a player who contributed during a pivotal era in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
47 61 5 12 3 0 0 4 0 5 21 0.197 0.258 0.246 0.503 -182.6

Career AVG .197 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 20.3% below league average.

Career SLG .246 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.503 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 30.5% 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
2010 STL NL 9 14 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2011 STL NL 38 47 5 10 3 0 0 4 0 4 16 0.213 — — — — -182.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 12 5 47 1 0 4
OF 2 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 SLN 1B 4 2 23 1 0 3
2011 SLN 1B 8 3 24 0 0 1
2011 SLN OF 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 12
Left Field 2
Designated Hitter 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Tulane University New Orleans LA 2004, 2005, 2006