Tom Hamilton, baseball player, 1952-1953

Tom Hamilton

Born: 9/29/1925 in Altoona, KS, USA

Died: 11/29/1973 in Tyler, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-09-04 | Final Game: 1953-09-13

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 213 lbs

Full name: Thomas Bail Hamilton

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Biography

Tom Hamilton, born in 1925, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during the early 1950s. He played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 67 games from his debut in 1952 until his final appearance in 1953. Hamilton's career was characterized by his tenacity and determination on the field, despite facing the challenges of an era that was rapidly evolving in the world of baseball. Throughout his brief career, Hamilton recorded 13 hits, resulting in a batting average of .197. He accumulated 6 RBIs but did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. While his statistical achievements may not have placed him among the game's greats, Hamilton's contributions during a time when baseball was transitioning into a more competitive and integrated era are noteworthy. His journey reflects the resilience and spirit of many players who endeavored to make their mark in a sport that was beginning to change dramatically in terms of talent and diversity.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 66 9 13 3 0 0 6 0 8 12 0.197 0.284 0.242 0.526 -284.1

Career AVG .197 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.

Career SLG .242 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.526 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 26.4% 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
1952 PHA AL 9 10 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1953 PHA AL 58 56 8 11 2 0 0 5 0 7 11 0.196 .264 (-26%) .335 (-15%) .397 (-42%) .733 (-29%) -284.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 12 0 33 2 0 1
OF 2 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1952 PHA 1B 5 0 11 0 0 1
1953 PHA 1B 7 0 22 2 0 0
1953 PHA OF 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 12
Right Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 1947, 1948, 1949