Batting average .197 Role Baseball player Spouse Lauren Hamilton Home runs 0 Height 1.93 m Salary 414,000 USD (2011) | Runs batted in 4 Weight 98 kg Education Tulane University Name Mark Hamilton Bats Left-handed | |
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Mark Alan Hamilton (born July 29, 1984) is an American former professional baseball first baseman.
Contents
- Matt carpenter mark hamilton bat in intersquad st game
- Matty ott pitches to mark hamilton big easy sportsplex
- Early and personal life
- Draft and Minor Leagues
- St Louis Cardinals
- Boston Red Sox
- Atlanta Braves
- Post playing career
- References
Matty ott pitches to mark hamilton big easy sportsplex
Early and personal life
Hamilton was born on July 29, 1984, in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended Tulane University where he played college baseball for the Tulane Green Wave baseball team. In 2006, Hamilton was a first team All-American at Tulane despite a thumb injury which forced him to miss much of the 2005 season.
Draft and Minor Leagues
Hamilton was selected by the Cardinals in the second round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft, which was a supplemental pick for loss of free agent infielder Abraham Núñez. He was added to the Cardinals' 40-man roster following the 2009 season to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft.
St. Louis Cardinals
On September 18, Hamilton's contract was purchased by the Cardinals and he was promoted to the major leagues. A year later after his debut, the Cardinals advanced to the postseason and eventually won the 2011 World Series over the Texas Rangers.
Hamilton was optioned to Triple-A to begin the 2012 season and was released from the Cardinals organization on August 18, 2012.
Boston Red Sox
On January 4, 2013 Hamilton signed a minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox that included an invitation to spring training. Hamilton was optioned to the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox to begin the 2013 season.
Atlanta Braves
In December 2013, Hamilton signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves that includes an invitation to spring training. He was released on July 26, 2014.
Post-playing career
Following his retirement, Hamilton returned to Tulane to complete his bachelor's degree in neuroscience. He attends the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine.