Jason Hammel is a Major League Baseball player. He is currently a pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Early Life
Jason Aaron Hammel was born in Greenville, South Carolina, on September 2, 1982. He attended college at Treasure Valley Community College. In 2002, Hammel was selected by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the tenth round of the Major League Baseball amateur draft.
Pro Career
On April 11, 2006, Hammel made his MLB debut with the Tampa Bay Rays. In his first season he appeared in nine games for the Rays. He compiled a 7.77 earned run average and finished the season with 6 losses and zero wins. In 2007, Hammel won three games and compiled a 6.14 earned run average in 24 games for the Rays.
Jason Hammel Timeline
- September 2, 1982: Born
- 2002: Drafted by Tampa Bay Rays
- 2006: Debuted with Tampa Bay Rays
Jason Hammel Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Tampa Bay Devil Rays
- Baseball-Reference.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6'6"
- Weight: 200 lb
- Rookie Year: 2006
References
Fast Facts
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Born
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Birthplace
Greenville, South Carolina
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Height
6'6"
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Weight
220 lbs
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Position
Pitcher
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Bats
Right
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Throws
Right
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College
Treasure Valley Community College
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Draft year
