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Athletics Franchise · 1960

Ken Hamlin

Shortstop1 season1960

Biography

Ken Hamlin was a Major League Baseball shortstop, born May 18, 1935 in Detroit, MI. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 10" and 170 pounds, Ken Hamlin debuted on June 17, 1957 and last played on September 26, 1966.

Over 468 major-league games, Ken Hamlin batted .241 with 323 hits, 11 home runs, and 89 RBI in 1340 at-bats.

Every one of Ken's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
May 18, 1935
Birthplace
Detroit, MI
Position
Shortstop
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
5' 10", 170 lb
MLB Debut
June 17, 1957
Final Game
September 26, 1966
Seasons with A's
1

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 468 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
46813401433235341189125146.241.304.311.615
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1957Pittsburgh Pirates21000.000
1959Pittsburgh Pirates38100.125
1960Kansas City Athletics14042896224.224
1961Los Angeles Angels42911915.209
1962Washington Senators9829274322.253
1965Washington Senators11736299422.273
1966Washington Senators6615834116.215

Season-by-Season

1960Kansas City AthleticsShortstop

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Ken Hamlin appears across the 1960 season (Kansas City Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Ken Hamlin played 140 games with 96 hits and 24 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Ken Hamlin.

Bob JohnsonJerry LumpeRay HerbertBill TuttleBob CervBud DaleyDave WickershamGeorge Brunet

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Ken Hamlin play?
Ken Hamlin was a shortstop who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Ken Hamlin play for the Athletics?
Ken Hamlin appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1960.
Where was Ken Hamlin born?
Ken Hamlin was born on May 18, 1935 in Detroit, MI.
What were Ken Hamlin's MLB career stats?
Over 468 MLB games, Ken Hamlin hit .241 with 323 hits, 11 home runs, and 89 RBI.

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