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Jeffrey Bryan Hammonds (born March 5, 1971) is an American former professional baseball player. Hammonds was an outfielder and played for the Baltimore Orioles (1993–1998), Cincinnati Reds (1998–1999), Colorado Rockies (2000), Milwaukee Brewers (2001–2003), San Francisco Giants (2003–2004) and the Washington Nationals (2005) in Major League Baseball (MLB). Before playing professionally, Hammonds played for Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in Scotch Plains, New Jersey and Stanford University.
At Stanford, Hammonds was named an
Amateur career
Born in
Hammonds had scholarship offers to attend
During the 1992 season, Hammonds batted .380 with 33 stolen bases in 47 games,
Professional career
Draft
Before the
Hammonds did not play professionally in 1992[5] as he competed for the United States national baseball team in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. He faced a two-month road trip across sixteen states by bus, more travel combined with training than employed by any professional team.[2] Hammonds struggled with the national team initially,[2] but agreed to sign with the Orioles in July 1992,[5] receiving a $975,000 signing bonus, the largest of any player chosen in that draft.[1] Upon signing, his hitting improved.[2]
Top prospect: Baltimore Orioles (1992–1996)
Without having played a single professional game,
Thought of as a potential candidate for the
After struggling with the Orioles early in the 1996 season, batting .237 in 56 games, he was demoted back to Rochester in June.[15] The Orioles included Hammonds in numerous trade proposals that summer, but eventually held on to him.[16] During his spell with Rochester Hammonds became more selective in his approach at the plate, and was recalled to the Orioles.[17] Hammonds injured his knee in August and though he returned to the Orioles in September, they left him off their postseason roster, as they asserted that they felt Hammonds was rusty. Hammonds believed that the snub meant he should be traded, but stopped short of demanding a trade.[16]
Searching for success: Baltimore Orioles and Cincinnati Reds (1997–1999)
Formerly considered a top prospect in the Orioles organization, Hammonds returned to them in 1997 with his role in the organization unclear. In past
By 1998, Hammonds and the Orioles were hoping he would achieve more consistency.
When Hammonds recovered, the Orioles traded him to the Cincinnati Reds for Willie Greene in August 1998.[22][23] Hammonds originally was designated to serve as a backup outfielder for the Reds going into the 1999. In the May 19 contest versus the Colorado Rockies, Cincinnati won by a score of 24−12, tied for the fourth-highest run-scoring output in MLB history. Hammonds hit three home runs in this game; the Reds totaled six.[24][25] He batted .279 with 17 home runs and 41 RBIs in 123 games during the 1999 season. After the season, the Reds traded Hammonds with Stan Belinda to the Colorado Rockies for Dante Bichette and $1.9 million to make up for the differences in salaries, as the Reds believed the slugging Bichette could aid them in replacing Greg Vaughn.[26]
All-Star season and multiyear contract: Colorado Rockies, Milwaukee Brewers (2000–2003)
In 2000 with the Colorado Rockies, Hammonds batted .335 with 20 home runs, 106 RBI, 14 stolen bases, in only 454 at bats. For his performance, he earned a spot on the 2000 National League All-Star team roster.[27] He trailed only teammate Todd Helton in batting average for the majority of the season, eventually finishing with the fourth-highest batting average in the league, behind Helton, Moisés Alou, and Vladimir Guerrero.[28]
After the season, the Rockies declined to offer Hammonds
Struggles, resurgence, and injuries: San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals (2003–2005)
The Brewers released Hammonds on June 4, 2003, after he struggled in ten games, batting .158.
Hammonds then signed with the
Though Hammonds had great natural talent, his injuries limited his career.[43] Hammonds announced his retirement on June 10, 2005. In his thirteen-year career in MLB, he batted .272, 110 home runs, 824 hits, and 423 RBIs.[42]
Personal life
Hammonds lives in Weston, Florida with his three children.[1] As of 2012[update], he was employed as a scout for the San Diego Padres.[44] He has interest in digital media, aiding baseball prospects, and working for the Major League Baseball Players Association.[1] On February 6, 2014, Hammonds was hired by the players' union as special assistant for player program development.[45]
Hammonds' older brother, Reginald, played
See also
References
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- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Boswell, Thomas (August 2, 1992). "Hammonds Knows Talent Guarantees Nothing". The Washington Post. p. d.09. Archived from the original on June 11, 2014. Retrieved April 28, 2012. (subscription required)
- ^ a b c Murray, Ken; Henneman, Jim (June 2, 1992). "Cardinal rule makes Hammonds first Stanford center fielder top draft pick of Orioles". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved April 28, 2012. (subscription required)
- ^ a b Witrado, Anthony (August 10, 2002). "Robinson a friend indeed: Hammonds seeks manager's advice". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. p. 5C. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
- ^ a b Baker, Kent (July 13, 1992). "Hammonds won't play in farm system until '93". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved April 28, 2012. (subscription required)
- ^ a b "All-Time Top 100 Prospects". Baseball America. Retrieved April 23, 2012.
- ^ a b "Jeffrey Hammonds RF, Orioles". Palm Beach Post. Associated Press. March 6, 1994. p. 17C. Retrieved April 28, 2012. (subscription required)
- ^ Kent, Milton (June 27, 1993). "Tale of 2 rookies: great expectations McDonald knows Hammonds' position". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved April 28, 2012. (subscription required)
- ^ Henneman, Jim (May 20, 1993). "Pinched nerve sidelines Hammonds". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved April 28, 2012. (subscription required)
- ^ Henneman, Jim (August 9, 1993). "Hammonds headed to L.A. for neck exam Orioles notebook". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved April 28, 2012. (subscription required)
- ^ Kent, Milton (September 9, 1993). "Smith's arrival to put Hammonds on mend?". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved April 28, 2012. (subscription required)
- Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Valenzuela survives cut; Hammonds, Jose not as lucky". Ocala Star-Banner. Associated Press. May 16, 1995. p. 4C. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
- ^ Rosenthal, Ken (January 9, 1996). "Orioles' Hammonds is eager to rehabilitate his reputation". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved April 28, 2012. (subscription required)
- ^ Baker, Kent (July 19, 1996). "Hammonds' bat awakens at Rochester; Demoted Oriole heats up after slow start for Wings". The Baltimore Sun. p. 5.D. Retrieved April 28, 2012. (subscription required)
- ^ a b LaCanfora, Jason (October 17, 1996). "Hammonds embraces possibility of trade; Agent says late snub may be 'final chapter'". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved April 28, 2012. (subscription required)
- ^ Langbaum, Kevin (August 14, 1996). "Hammonds returns more relaxed, more selective; Outfielder learns patience in stay at Rochester". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
- ^ a b Olney, Buster (February 24, 1997). "It's field of doubts for some Orioles Hammonds, Alexander head group of players facing uncertain spring". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Barnes, Craig (February 27, 1998). "Numbers In Hammonds' Favor". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
- ^ Kubatko, Roch (February 5, 1998). "Hammonds, Tarasco dates set; Two O's arbitration cases to be heard in two weeks". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved April 28, 2012. (subscription required)
- ^ Maske, Mark (July 18, 1998). "Ailing Hammonds Sits Again". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 28, 2012. (subscription required)
- ^ Strauss, Joe (August 9, 1998). "O's, Reds near Hammonds- Greene deal 3rd baseman/outfielder would give Orioles lefty bat, IF reserve". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 2, 2012.
- ^ "O's Trade Hammonds For Greene". Philadelphia Inquirer. August 11, 1998. p. E03. Retrieved July 2, 2012.
- ^ Gould, Andrew (March 17, 2017). "The top 15 highest scoring MLB games in history". Bleacher Report. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
- ^ "National League: Roundup; 3 Homers by Hammonds Lead Parade of Scoring". The New York Times. May 20, 1999. Retrieved July 2, 2012.
- ^ "Reds get Bichette to replace Vaughn: Cincinnati sends Jeffrey Hammonds and Stan Belinda to Colorado". Eugene Register-Guard. Associated Press. October 31, 1999. p. 3G. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
- ^ a b c d Draper, Rich (August 28, 2003). "Giants re-sign Hammonds". MLB.com. Major League Baseball Advanced Media. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
- ^ "2000 National League Batting Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
- ^ Harding, Thomas (December 8, 2000). "Hit the road, Jeffrey/ Rockies decline to offer arbitration to Hammonds". The Gazette. Colorado Springs, Colorado. Archived from the original on October 18, 2016. Retrieved July 3, 2012. (subscription required)
- Denver Post. p. D-03. Retrieved April 28, 2012. (subscription required)
- ^ Henderson, John (November 1, 2000). "Hammonds to see what money's out there: Injury history bugs Rockies". Denver Post. p. D-07. Retrieved April 28, 2012. (subscription required)
- The Rocky Mountain News. Retrieved April 28, 2012. (subscription required)
- ^ a b Cunningham, Michael (August 29, 2002). "Hammonds back on the shelf". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 28, 2012. (subscription required)
- ^ Stapleton, Arnie (February 26, 2002). "Hammonds hoping to write off horrible 2011; Year 2: Finally healthy, outfield slugger aiming to justify Brewers' $21 million investment". The Telegraph-Herald. Associated Press. p. 4B. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
- ^ Hofmann, Dale (June 5, 2002). "Hammonds starting to look like a keeper". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. p. 1C. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
- ^ McCalvy, Adam (April 15, 2003). "Brewers notes: Hammonds on DL". MLB.com. Major League Baseball Advanced Media. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
- ^ "Brewers release oft-injured Hammonds". Sports Illustrated. June 4, 2003. Retrieved July 2, 2012.
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ignored (help) - ^ "Hammonds gets a shot with Giants". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Associated Press. July 30, 2003. p. 5C. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
- ^ Draper, Rich (September 30, 2003). "Giants notes: Hammonds aboard". MLB.com. Major League Baseball Advanced Media. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
- ^ Draper, Rich (June 4, 2004). "Giants release veteran Hammonds". MLB.com. Major League Baseball Advanced Media. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
- ^ "Mets sign Martinez". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. December 15, 2004. p. 3C. Retrieved July 2, 2012.
- ^ a b c Svrluga, Barry (June 11, 2005). "Hammonds Chooses To Retire". The Washington Post. p. E.04. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
- ^ Connolly, Dan (April 2, 2010). "The Toy Department: Connolly's Corner Sports Bar — Baltimore sports: Ravens, Orioles, Terps blog by Baltimore Sun reporters". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
- ^ "Hinch making impact on Padres' pro scouting". San Diego Padres. Archived from the original on May 11, 2011. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
- ^ "Jeffrey Hammonds hired by MLBPA". ESPN.com. Associated Press. February 6, 2014. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
External links
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