Splits are prorated to 162 games when based on full-game data and 650 PAs when not.
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Platoon Splits
Home or Away
First or Second Half
- Determined by All-Star Break
Position: Outfielder
Bats: Left • Throws: Left
5-6, 165lb (168cm, 74kg)
Born: February 15, 1866 in Newark, NJ us
Died: December 15, 1940 in Worcester, MA
Buried: Eastwood Cemetery, Lancaster, MA
Debut: July 31, 1888 (Age 22-167d, 1,290th in major league history)
Last Game:
September 16, 1901
(Age 35-213d)
vs. NYG 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1961.
(Voted by Veteran's Committee)
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Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1888 season
Full Name: William Robert Hamilton
Nicknames: Sliding Billy
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Career
63.2
6283
2164
40
.344
1697
742
914
.455
.432
.888
141
Splits are prorated to 162 games when based on full-game data and 650 PAs when not.
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Season Totals