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Ian Hamilton
Hamilton with Washington State in 2015
Atlanta Braves
Pitcher
Born: (1995-06-16) June 16, 1995 (age 31)
Dover, New Hampshire, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 31, 2018, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
(through July 2, 2026)
Win–loss record6–6
Earned run average3.72
Strikeouts165
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Ian Francis Hamilton (born June 16, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Atlanta Braves organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, and New York Yankees. Hamilton played college baseball for the Washington State Cougars, and was selected by the White Sox in the 11th round of the 2016 MLB draft.

Career

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Amateur career

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Hamilton attended Skyview High School in Vancouver, Washington, and Washington State University, where he played college baseball for the Washington State Cougars.[1] He was Washington State's closer his first two years before converting into a starting pitcher as a junior.[2][3] In 2015, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League, and was West division co-most valuable player of the league's all-star game alongside Devin Smeltzer.[4][5][6]

Chicago White Sox

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The Chicago White Sox selected Hamilton in the 11th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft[7] and he signed. Hamilton made his professional debut with the Arizona League White Sox and after one game was promoted to the Kannapolis Intimidators, where he spent the remainder of the season, going 1–1 with a 3.69 ERA in 31+2⁄3 relief innings pitched. He pitched in 2017 for the Winston-Salem Dash and Birmingham Barons, pitching to a combined 4–6 record and 2.64 ERA in 44 relief appearances,[8] and started 2018 with Birmingham before being promoted to the Charlotte Knights.

Hamilton was promoted to the major leagues on August 31, 2018.[9] Hamilton opened the 2019 season on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation, which stemmed from a minor car accident.[10] When he returned, he was optioned to Charlotte. On June 4, while sitting in Charlotte's dugout, Hamilton was struck in the face with a batted ball. Three teeth were knocked out of his mouth and he suffered multiple facial fractures, which required multiple surgeries to repair.[11] On June 28, the White Sox announced that Hamilton would miss the rest of the 2019 season.[12]

On September 18, 2020, Hamilton was designated for assignment by the White Sox.[13] Hamilton was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners on September 25,[14] and was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies on December 7.[15] On January 29, 2021, Hamilton was designated for assignment by the Phillies.[16][17]

Minnesota Twins

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On February 5, 2021, the Minnesota Twins claimed Hamilton off waivers.[18] On February 12, Hamilton was designated for assignment following the signing of Alex Colomé.[19] He had his contract selected on June 3. He was returned to the Triple-A St. Paul Saints on June 6.

Cleveland Guardians

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On August 2, 2022, the Twins traded Hamilton to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for Sandy León.[20][21] He spent the remainder of the season with the Triple-A Columbus Clippers, but struggled to an 0–4 record and 6.27 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 18+2⁄3 innings pitched across 15 appearances for the team. Hamilton elected free agency following the season on November 10.[22]

New York Yankees

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On February 3, 2023, Hamilton signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees organization.[23] After not making the team in spring training, he was reassigned to the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, and agreed to push the opt-out date in his contract to April 5.[24] The Yankees selected Hamilton’s contract on April 3.[25] He earned his first major league save on May 6.[26] Hamilton began the season with a 1.23 ERA in 20 innings pitched, with 30 strikeouts to nine walks, before he went on the injured list due to a strained right groin muscle on May 17.[27] He was transferred to the 60–day injured list on August 26,[28] and activated on September 7.[29]

Hamilton made 35 appearances out of the bullpen for New York during the 2024 campaign, in which he compiled an 0-1 record and 3.82 ERA with 41 strikeouts and one save across 37+2⁄3 innings pitched.[30]

Hamilton made 36 appearances for New York during the 2025 campaign, accumulating a 2-1 record and 4.28 ERA with 42 strikeouts over 40 innings of work. On November 21, 2025, he was non-tendered by the Yankees and became a free agent.[31]

Atlanta Braves

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On December 19, 2025, Hamilton signed a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Atlanta Braves.[32] On March 19, 2026, Hamilton was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers.[33] On April 16, the Braves added him to their active roster.[34] On April 21, Hamilton made his debut with the Braves, pitching one inning in relief and allowing three earned runs. The following day, he was designated for assignment by Atlanta.[35] Hamilton cleared waivers and was sent outright to Gwinnett on April 24.[36] On June 24, the Braves added Hamilton back to their active roster.[37] In three appearances, he posted a 2.45 ERA and recorded three strikeouts. On July 3, Hamilton was designated for assignment by Atlanta.[38] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Gwinnett on July 5.[39]

References

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  1. ↑ "Skyview's Hamilton is All-Region baseball player of year". The Columbian. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  2. ↑ "WSU's Ian Hamilton steps from closer to Friday night ace | The Spokesman-Review". Spokesman.com. February 18, 2016. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  3. ↑ Nick Friar Contributing Writer. "Cape Cod League: Washington State's Ian Hamilton making a new start for Wareham Gatemen – Sports – southcoasttoday.com – New Bedford, MA". southcoasttoday.com. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  4. ↑ "#44 Ian Hamilton". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Standout night for West co-MVPs Smeltzer, Hamilton". capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Standout night for West co-MVPs Smeltzer, Hamilton". capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  7. ↑ Merkin, Scott. "Ian Hamilton could be sleeper for White Sox". MLB.com. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Ian Hamilton Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
  9. ↑ De Luca, Chris (August 31, 2018). "White Sox promote reliever Ian Hamilton after trading Xavier Cedeño to Brewers". Chicago Sun-Times.
  10. ↑ Scott Merkin (March 11, 2019). "Hamilton has minor setback with shoulder". MLB.com. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
  11. ↑ Miller, Randy (March 8, 2023). "Yankees' Ian Hamilton overcomes jaw-shattering misery to make run at bullpen spot". nj. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Burr, Hamilton Among White Sox Done for Season". nbcchicago.com. NBC 5 Chicago. June 28, 2019. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
  13. ↑ Merkin, Scott (September 19, 2020). "Drafted in June, Crochet hits 101 in debut". MLB.com. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  14. ↑ Divish, Ryan (September 25, 2020). "Mariners claim former WSU pitcher Ian Hamilton off waivers from White Sox". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  15. ↑ Lauber, Scott (December 7, 2020). "Philadelphia Phillies claim Ian Hamilton off waivers from Seattle Mariners". Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Phillies re-sign Realmuto". MLB.com. January 29, 2021. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  17. ↑ Seidman, Corey (January 29, 2021). "Phillies make a roster move with J.T. Realmuto deal official". NBC Sports Philadelphia. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  18. ↑ Park, Do-Hyoung (February 5, 2021). "Twins nab reliever Ian Hamilton off waivers". MLB.com. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  19. ↑ Park, Do-Hyoung (February 12, 2021). "Twins finalize contract with closer Colomé". MLB.com. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  20. ↑ Lewis, Ryan (August 2, 2022). "Guardians trade catcher Sandy Leon to Twins for pitcher Ian Hamilton". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  21. ↑ Bell, Mandy (August 2, 2022). "Quiet at the Deadline, Guardians focus on farm talent". MLB.com. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  22. ↑ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. November 13, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  23. ↑ "Yankees' Ian Hamilton: Agrees to minor league deall". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  24. ↑ "Yankees' Ian Hamilton: Headed to Triple-A". cbssports.com. March 28, 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  25. ↑ Albanese, Laura (April 3, 2023). "Ian Hamilton and his fancy 'slambio' pitch join Yankees' bullpen". Newsday. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  26. ↑ Hoch, Bryan (May 9, 2023). "Yankees' Ian Hamilton earns first save". MLB.com. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  27. ↑ "Injuries & Moves: LeMahieu on track to play in Double-A game". MLB.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  28. ↑ Smith, Alex (August 26, 2024). "Yankees claim OF Duke Ellis off waivers from Mariners, transfer RHP Ian Hamilton to 60-day IL". SNY. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  29. ↑ "Clarke Schmidt comes off IL, tosses 4-plus innings in Yankees' win". ESPN.com. September 4, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  30. ↑ "Ian Hamilton 2024 pitching Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
  31. ↑ "American League Non-Tenders: 11/21/25". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
  32. ↑ Bowman, Mark (December 19, 2025). "Braves bolster 'pen, sign righty Hamilton". MLB.com. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  33. ↑ "Braves Outright Ian Hamilton". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  34. ↑ "Braves Designate Osvaldo Bido For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  35. ↑ "Braves' Ian Hamilton: DFA'd by Atlanta". CBS Sports. April 22, 2026. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  36. ↑ "Braves Outright Ian Hamilton". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 24, 2026.
  37. ↑ Bowman, Mark (June 25, 2026). "Five Braves thoughts as 2026 season nears midway point". MLB.com. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  38. ↑ "Braves sign veteran Andrew McCutchen to minor league deal". ESPN.com. Associated Press. July 3, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  39. ↑ "Braves Outright Ian Hamilton". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
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