Bob Hamelin
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Robert James Hamelin ("Hammer")
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 0", Weight 235 lb.
- School University of California, Los Angeles, Rancho Santiago College
- Debut September 12, 1993
- Final Game September 27, 1998
- Born November 29, 1967 in Elizabeth, NJ USA
[edit] Biographical Information
The Royals "star" curse of the 2000's was exemplified by Bob Hamelin who won the rookie of the year award in 1994 and by 1997 was signing a minor league contract (Detroit Tigers). Just eight years later, the Royals shortstop Angel Berroa won the Rookie of The Year Award and is currently (2007) playing in the minor leagues, just five years later. Royals 2004 All-Star Ken Harvey was a full-time minor leaguer just three years later and 2006 Royals All-Star Mark Redman signed a minor league deal the very next year.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1994 AL Rookie of the Year Award
- 1994 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1994)
| AL Rookie of the Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1994 | 1995 |
| Tim Salmon | Bob Hamelin | Marty Cordova |
