Christopher Andrew Hammond

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left, Throws: Left
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 190 lb.

Born: January 21, 1966 in Atlanta, GA
High School: Vestavia Hills HS (Vestavia Hills, AL)
Schools: Gulf Coast Community College (Panama City, FL), University of Alabama at Birmingham (Birmingham, AL)
Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 6th round of the 1986 amateur draft (January). Player signed May 10, 1986. (All Transactions)
Debut: July 16, 1990 (Age 24)   vs. MON 2.2 IP, 3 H, 2 SO, 3 BB, 2 ER
Teams (by GP): Marlins/Reds/Braves/Yankees/Padres/... 1990-2006
Agents: Bo McKinnis, previously: Steve Hammond [*]
Final Game: June 29, 2006 (Age 40)   vs. KCR 0.1 IP, 3 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 3 ER
Relatives: Brother of Steve Hammond
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