Justin Hampson, baseball player, 2006-2012

Justin Hampson

Born: 5/24/1980 in Belleville, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-09-10 | Final Game: 2012-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Justin Michael Hampson

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Biography

Justin Hampson, born in 1980, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2006 and 2012. Hampson played primarily for the Colorado Rockies and the San Diego Padres during his career. Known for his effective left-handed pitching, he finished his time in the majors with a record of 5-4 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.23. Over the course of his career, he recorded 66 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to retire batters effectively, although he did not register any saves. Hampson's career unfolded during a period marked by a transitional phase in baseball, where teams began to prioritize specialized pitching roles and analytics to guide game strategy. His consistent performance in the bullpen made him a valuable asset to his teams, contributing to their overall success. Though his major league tenure was relatively brief, Hampson's impact on the mound and his dedication to the game left a lasting impression on teammates and fans alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 4 92 1 0 0 0 106.0 104 38 5 36 66 3.23 0

Career ERA 3.23 vs. league average 4.33 across their career seasons — 25.6% better 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
2006 COL NL 1 0 5 1 0 0 0 12.0 19 10 5 9 7.50 4.53 (-66%) -562.4
2007 SDP NL 2 3 39 0 0 0 0 53.3 48 16 16 34 2.70 4.47 (+40%) -
2008 SDP NL 2 1 35 0 0 0 0 30.7 31 10 10 19 2.93 4.32 (+32%) -
2012 NYN NL 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 10.0 6 2 5 4 1.80 4.01 (+55%) 55.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
92 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 0.100 0.000 0.100 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .100 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 69.8% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.100 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 86.7% 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
2006 COL NL 5 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 SDP NL 39 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 SDP NL 35 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2012 NYN NL 13 1 0 0 0 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 92 1 4 19 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 COL P 5 1 0 0 0 0
2007 SDN P 39 0 3 14 0 1
2008 SDN P 35 0 1 2 0 0
2012 NYN P 13 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 92

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 SDN NL $402,500
Total Career Earnings $402,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Southwestern Illinois College Belleville IL 1999, 2000