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Prior to 2012, Baseball America ranked Hamilton as the 48th best prospect.<ref>[http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/top-100-prospects/2012/2612998.html 2012 Top 100 Prospects]</ref>. MLB rated Hamilton as the 31st best prospect, 4th best shortstop, and the 2nd best prospect in the Reds organization behind catcher [[Devin Mesoraco]]. <ref> [http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2012/#list=cin "2012 Prospect Watch"]. </ref> |
Prior to 2012, Baseball America ranked Hamilton as the 48th best prospect.<ref>[http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/top-100-prospects/2012/2612998.html 2012 Top 100 Prospects]</ref>. MLB rated Hamilton as the 31st best prospect, 4th best shortstop, and the 2nd best prospect in the Reds organization behind catcher [[Devin Mesoraco]]. <ref> [http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2012/#list=cin "2012 Prospect Watch"]. </ref> |
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Through August 10th, 2012, Hamilton has 132 stolen bases in 110 games for the [[Bakersfield Blaze]] and the [[Pensacola Blue Wahoos]]. Hamilton has stated he will attempt to break the record for most stolen bases in a season of organized baseball set by [[Vince Coleman]] with 145 for the Class A [[Macon Redbirds]] in 1983. <ref> [http://sports.yahoo.com/news/reds-farmhand-billy-hamilton-might-be-the-fastest-player-ever--has-104-stolen-bases-this-year.html "Reds farmhand Billy Hamilton might be the fastest player ever; has 104 stolen bases this year."] </ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 05:50, 11 August 2012
| Billy Hamilton | |
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| Cincinnati Reds | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: September 9, 1990 Taylorsville, Mississippi | |
Bats: Switch Throws: Right |
Billy R. Hamilton (born September 9, 1990) is a shortstop in the Cincinnati Reds organization. He currently plays for the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos.
Professional career
Hamilton was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the second round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft out of Taylorsville High School.[1][2]
Prior to the 2011 season, Hamilton was ranked by Baseball America as the 50th best prospect in baseball.[3] That season, while playing for the Dayton Dragons, Hamilton became the 12th minor league player to have 100 stolen bases in a season and the first since 2001.[4] He finished the season with 103 total stolen bases and hit .278/.340/.360.
Prior to 2012, Baseball America ranked Hamilton as the 48th best prospect.[5]. MLB rated Hamilton as the 31st best prospect, 4th best shortstop, and the 2nd best prospect in the Reds organization behind catcher Devin Mesoraco. [6]
Through August 10th, 2012, Hamilton has 132 stolen bases in 110 games for the Bakersfield Blaze and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Hamilton has stated he will attempt to break the record for most stolen bases in a season of organized baseball set by Vince Coleman with 145 for the Class A Macon Redbirds in 1983. [7]
References
- ^ Arizona State righty is Reds' top pick
- ^ Hamilton Drafted by Reds, Likely Going Pro
- ^ 2011 Top 100 Prospects: 41-60
- ^ Hamilton steals three bags to reach 100
- ^ 2012 Top 100 Prospects
- ^ "2012 Prospect Watch".
- ^ "Reds farmhand Billy Hamilton might be the fastest player ever; has 104 stolen bases this year."
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)