Height
5'10"
Weight
192 lbs
Age
28
College
Texas
Experience
3 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 207 | 0.22070312 | 14 | 48 | 0.6416942 | 60 | 113 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
David Hamilton's one-year, $0.8M deal with the Brewers earns a solid B- CVI, representing smart roster management for a team in transition. Hamilton profiles as a rotational player who can capably fill multiple infield spots while providing above-average speed and defensive versatility — exactly the type of low-risk, high-upside depth piece that contending teams covet. At just $800K, Milwaukee is essentially getting a lottery ticket on a player who could contribute 1-2 WAR if given regular playing time, while maintaining full roster flexibility for 2025. The Brewers' aggressive approach to player development suggests they see untapped potential in Hamilton's profile, particularly his ability to impact games without needing to be a primary offensive contributor. This deal exemplifies how savvy front offices extract value from the margins — Hamilton won't move the needle dramatically, but he provides the kind of depth and positional flexibility that becomes invaluable during a long season. For a franchise balancing competitive aspirations with payroll constraints, this represents exactly the type of calculated gamble that can pay dividends.
Performance Analysis
David Hamilton grades as an above average performer among MLB second basemen, earning a B Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.222 batting average and a 0.643 OPS (well below the league average of .720) this season. With 14 home runs and 47 RBI through 204 games (a 11-HR, 37-RBI pace over a full season), he brings limited power to the lineup. His 57 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a player entering his prime window at 28, David is a key contributor for the Brewers. A 204-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs WAS | L 3-7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed, 4/8 | @ BOS | L 0-5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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