Ham Hyatt
From BR Bullpen
Robert Hamilton Hyatt
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 185 lb.
- Debut April 15, 1909
- Final Game September 2, 1918
- Born November 1, 1884 in Buncombe County, NC USA
- Died September 11, 1963 in Liberty Lake, WA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Ham Hyatt played seven seasons in the major leagues during the deadball era, mostly for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The book Stand and Deliver indicates that he had 57 pinch-hits in the majors. He played in the minors in 1916-17 as well as for five years after his major league days.
He also played for Little Rock and Vancouver, leading the 1908 Northwestern League in runs, hits and home runs.
[edit] Notable Achievement
- Won a World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1909
