Billy Hamilton LF FA Wed 7/6/22 10:32 AM
Billy Hamilton
LF FA
Hamilton entered Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Angels as a pinch runner in the ninth inning and stole his first base of the season.
EDGE Analysis
The 31-year-old hasn't lost much of his blazing speed, but Hamilton has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt over nearly 3,000 career plate appearances that he isn't a skilled enough hitter to hold down a starting job in the majors. Late-inning defensive replacement and pinch runner is likely to be his primary assignment for as long as he's on the Miami roster.
Billy Hamilton LF FA Fri 7/1/22 4:17 PM
Billy Hamilton
LF FA
Hamilton had his contract selected by the Marlins on Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hamilton signed a minor-league contract with the Marlins on June 21, but he will now make his way to the big leagues after Jorge Soler (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday. The outfielder has batted .213 with six RBI, 11 runs and four stolen bases in Triple-A this year.
Billy Hamilton LF FA Tue 6/21/22 10:33 PM
Billy Hamilton
LF FA
Hamilton agreed to a minor-league contract with the Marlins on Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hamilton opted out of his minor-league deal with the Mariners at the start of June, and he'll now receive a look with the Marlins. The 31-year-old struggled offensively in 22 games at the Triple-A level this season with a .186/.263/.209 slash line, five RBI and four steals. He'll provide veteran outfield depth in the minors for Miami.
Billy Hamilton LF FA Sun 5/29/22 5:48 PM
Billy Hamilton
LF FA
Hamilton elected not to opt out of his minor-league contract with the Mariners and remains part of the organization as a member of Triple-A Tacoma's roster, Tacoma broadcaster Mike Curto reports.
EDGE Analysis
Curto previously reported Saturday that Hamilton was choosing to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract, but after further consideration on the matter, the speedy outfielder will choose to stick around in Tacoma. Through his 95 plate appearances at Triple-A this season, Hamilton has produced a measly .472 OPS while going 4-for-4 on stolen-base attempts.
Billy Hamilton LF FA Sat 5/28/22 5:21 PM
Billy Hamilton
LF FA
Hamilton opted out of his minor-league contract and became a free agent Saturday, Tacoma Rainiers broadcaster Mike Curto reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hamilton failed to earn an Opening Day roster spot with Seattle and didn't make much of a case for a promotion during his 22 games for Tacoma, hitting just .186/.263/.209. The veteran outfielder is unlikely to find a major-league deal on the open market despite his speed and defensive ability, as he's a career .240/.293/.327 hitter.
Billy Hamilton LF FA Tue 4/5/22 1:43 PM
Billy Hamilton
LF FA
The Mariners reassigned Hamilton to minor-league camp Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Hamilton and Steven Souza were among the four players cut from big-league camp Tuesday, with both outfielders likely seeing their chances of making Seattle's Opening Day roster come to an end when the Mariners announced Monday that top prospect Julio Rodriguez would begin the season in the majors. The 31-year-old Hamilton appears set to open the season at Triple-A Tacoma, unless Seattle releases him to pursue opportunities with another organization.
Billy Hamilton LF FA Mon 3/21/22 11:42 AM
Billy Hamilton
LF FA
Hamilton agreed Monday with the Mariners on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to big-league spring training, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hamilton will look to break camp with Seattle as a fourth or fifth outfielder, a role that would likely prevent him from making more than two starts per week when all of Jesse Winker, Jarred Kelenic and Mitch Haniger are in optimal health. Though he remains a well-below-league-average hitter, Hamilton's premium wheels and excellent range in center field can still give him some real-life value as a late-inning defensive replacement or pinch-running option.
Billy Hamilton LF FA Mon 9/27/21 12:04 PM
Billy Hamilton
LF FA
Hamilton went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored Sunday in the White Sox's 5-2 win over Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Though he'll be back on the bench for Monday's make-up game in Detroit, Hamilton could be in store for a start or two in the White Sox's remaining five games of the regular season while Chicago faces an uphill battle to surpass Houston as the No. 2 seed in the American League playoffs. With that in mind, Hamilton could be a sneaky streaming option for steals in deeper leagues this week.
Billy Hamilton LF FA Wed 9/1/21 12:53 PM
Billy Hamilton
LF FA
The White Sox reinstated Hamilton (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
With the roster expanding from 26 to 28 men Wednesday, the White Sox will have room to bring back Hamilton, who recently wrapped up a six-game rehab assignment at Triple-A Charlotte. While all of Eloy Jimenez, Andrew Vaughn, Luis Robert, Brian Goodwin, Gavin Sheets and Leury Garcia are healthy, the switch-hitting Hamilton is unlikely to fill even a short-side platoon role, but his elite speed and excellent defensive range in center field should make him a valuable weapon off the bench in September.
Billy Hamilton LF FA Tue 8/31/21 5:06 PM
Billy Hamilton
LF FA
Hamilton (oblique) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
An oblique strain has sidelined the veteran speedster since the beginning of August. With the White Sox near full health for the first time all season, Hamilton will be used as a depth outfielder and pinch runner for the remainder of the season.