BOB HAMELIN

'Robert James (Bob) Hamelin' (born November 29, 1967 in Elizabeth, New Jersey) is a former first baseman and designated hitter in Major League Baseball. From 1993 through 1998, Hamelin played for the Kansas City Royals (1993-96), Detroit Tigers (1997) and Milwaukee Brewers (1998). He batted and threw left handed.
In a six-season career, Hamelin posted a .246 batting average with 67 home runs and 209 RBI in 497 games played. His stint as a professional player was marred by leg injuries, both in the minors and majors. He also suffered from an eye problem.

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High school career

Highlights

External links

High school career

Robert J. Hamelin III attended Irvine High School (Irvine, California) and was named the School's Athlete of the Year as a senior.
Hamelin won the 1994 AL Rookie of the Year Award as a member of the Kansas City Royals
Hamelins nickname is "The Hammer"

Highlights

★ American League and ''TSN'' Rookie of the Year awards (1994)

★ 5th in slugging percentage (AL 1994, .599)

★ 5th in OPS (AL 1994, .987)

★ 9th in home runs (AL 1994, 24)

External links

★ Baseball Library - profile

★ Baseball Reference - career statistics and analysis