Jack Hamilton
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Jack Edwin Hamilton
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 200 lb.
- Debut April 13, 1962
- Final Game August 10, 1969
- Born December 25, 1938 in Burlington, IA USA
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While playing for the California Angels in 1967, Jack Hamilton threw a pitch that struck Tony Conigliaro in the face and nearly killed him.
- Hit a grand slam home run on May 20, 1967. This was his only home run in the major leagues. He did not fare well on the mound that day for the New York Mets, pitching 3 innings, giving up 4 hits, 4 earned runs, walking 2 and striking out 2. The grand slam was hit off Al Jackson. Overall, Hamilton only had 16 hits in 150 career at bats for a .107 average. The Mets lost to the Cardinals, 11-9. Hamilton was not involved in the decision.
