Robby Hammock
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Robert Wade Hammock
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 180 lb.
- School University of Georgia
- Debut April 11, 2003
- Born May 13, 1977 in Macon, GA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Robby Hammock has played three seasons in the major leagues with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He has mostly played catcher, but has also appeared in some games at third base and in the outfield.
The Diamondbacks took him in the 23rd round in 1998. He had attended South Cobb High School, DeKalb Junior College, and the University of Georgia.
He has played in the minors of the Diamondback organization some time each year from 1998-2006. In the California League in 1999 and part of 2000 and part of 2001, he hit .332 and .353 and .311.
In the majors in 2003, he hit .282 with a .477 slugging percentage while his defensive time was split between three positions. In 2004 he mostly caught and his average dropped to .241, as he was troubled with knee problems. He did, however, catch Randy Johnson's perfect game in 2004. In 2005, he was sidelined virtually the entire season with injuries.
His 2006 season was notable in that he appeared in one game with the Diamondbacks, getting one hit in two at-bats. In the minors with the Tucson Sidewinders in Triple A ball, he hit .290 and slugged .515 with 20 home runs in 103 games.
