Ike Hampton

Born: 8/22/1951 in Camden, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-09-12 | Final Game: 1979-07-08

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Isaac Bernard Hampton

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Biography

Ike Hampton, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1974 to 1979. As a position player, Hampton made a total of 113 appearances in Major League Baseball, where he showcased his abilities primarily as an outfielder. Though his time in the big leagues was relatively brief, he contributed to his teams with a career batting average of .207, accumulating 28 hits, 4 home runs, and 18 RBIs during his tenure. His speed on the bases was evidenced by his single stolen base. Hampton played in an era marked by significant changes in the game, including the transition from the traditional styles of play to a more offensive approach that characterized the late 1970s. Despite not achieving overwhelming statistical success, his resilience and determination on the field reflected the spirit of many players of his time, who faced intense competition and evolving strategies. Hampton's journey through the league remains a testament to the numerous athletes who have contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
113	135	15	28	4	1	4	18	1	11	38	0.207	0.275	0.341	0.616	-394.7

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.

Career OBP .275 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.616 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 12.8% 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
1974	NYN	NL	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	LAA	AL	31	66	8	10	3	0	0	4	0	7	19	0.152	.257 (-41%)	.327 (-26%)	.374 (-47%)	.701 (-37%)	-394.7
1976	LAA	AL	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	LAA	AL	52	44	5	13	1	0	3	9	0	2	10	0.295	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	LAA	AL	19	14	2	3	0	1	1	4	1	2	7	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	LAA	AL	4	5	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	1	12	2	0	0
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
C	91	28	220	21	12	2
SS	3	1	2	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1974	NYN	C	1	0	2	0	0	0
1975	CAL	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1975	CAL	C	28	21	111	14	7	1
1975	CAL	SS	2	1	2	1	1	0
1976	CAL	C	2	0	2	1	0	1
1976	CAL	SS	1	0	0	1	0	0
1977	CAL	C	47	7	87	5	3	0
1978	CAL	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
1978	CAL	C	13	0	18	1	2	0
1979	CAL	1B	2	1	10	2	0	0