DAVID HAMILTON NEWS

David Hamilton's nice throw | 08/10/2024 David Hamilton makes a strong throw and Dominic Smith makes the sweet scoop at first for the last out in the top of the 3rd inning

AUGUST 11, 2024 • MLB.COM

Knocks in two Hamilton went 1-for-2 with a double and two RBI in Friday's 8-4 loss to the Astros.

Impact Hamilton provided Boston's lone hit with runners in scoring position in the second inning when his double plated two runs. Other than that, the Red Sox went hitless in 11 at-bats with RISP. Hamilton is slowly emerging from a slump and is 6-for-15 with three doubles, a home run, five RBI and two stolen bases over the last five games.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

David Hamilton's two-run double | 08/09/2024 David Hamilton drives in two runs with a double to the left-field alley, giving the Red Sox a 2-1 lead in the 2nd inning

AUGUST 10, 2024 • MLB.COM

Out versus southpaw Hamilton is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Royals, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact The left-handed hitting Hamilton will defer to Romy Gonzalez at second base as the Royals send southpaw Cole Ragans to the hill. It's the sixth straight time Hamilton has been on the bench when the opposition starts a lefty.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

David Hamilton's RBI double | 08/06/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

AUGUST 7, 2024 • MLB.COM

Emerging from slump Hamilton went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Monday's 9-5 win over Kansas City.

Impact Hamilton made a second consecutive start and could be emerging from a slump. Coming out of the All-Star break, Hamilton went 3-for-33 (.091) over 10 games before given a couple of days off over the weekend. That may have been the cure; Hamilton went 4-for-8 with a double, a home run, two RBI and two steals in starts Sunday and Monday.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox lineup: David Hamilton at SS as Red Sox begin key series in KC This is as big a series as the Red Sox have played a while, with a chance to make up some ground on the team to whom they're closest to in t...

AUGUST 5, 2024 • MASSLIVE.COM

Two thefts in Sunday's win Hamilton went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, two stolen bases and two total runs scored in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact Hamilton sat out the first two games versus the Rangers after going 0-for-12 with five strikeouts over three contests versus the Mariners earlier in the week. The reset seemed to help, as the infielder put together his first multi-hit effort since July 14. His recent slump has taken some of the wind out of his sails -- he's at a .253/.307/.395 slash line with five home runs, 28 steals, 19 RBI, 38 runs scored, 13 doubles and a triple through 251 plate appearances. Hamilton will need to find more consistency at the plate to avoid ceding more work to Nick Sogard or Romy Gonzalez.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

David Hamilton and Jarren Duran complete a double steal | 08/04/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

AUGUST 4, 2024 • MLB.COM

Sitting vs. lefty Hamilton is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against Texas, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting Hamilton will begin Saturday's game on the bench with the Rangers sending southpaw Cody Bradford to the mound. Romy Gonzalez will start at second base and bat third.

AUGUST 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Friday Hamilton is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hamilton started the previous three games but has just three hits in 33 at-bats since the All-Star break, and he'll sit Friday versus Texas righty Jose Urena. Nick Sogard will make his major-league debut at second base, batting eighth.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Hamilton is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Hamilton is 3-for-21 with two doubles in seven games since the All-Star break and will sit Sunday against New York lefty Carlos Rodon. Jamie Westbrook will start at the keystone and bat ninth in the series finale.

JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Hamilton is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Hamilton will avoid a matchup with southpaw Nestor Cortes on Friday, yielding to Jamie Westbrook at second base. Hamilton owns a .723 OPS with five homers and 25 stolen bases this season.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resting against southpaw Hamilton isn't in the Red Sox's lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact With left-handed starter Ty Blach on the mound for Colorado, the lefty-hitting Hamilton will step out of the lineup Tuesday. Jamie Westbrook will pick up another start at second base as a result, batting ninth.

JULY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting bench Monday Hamilton is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.

Impact After stealing a pair of bases in Sunday's 9-6 loss to the Dodgers to bring his total to 25 on the season, Hamilton will get a chance to rest his legs in the series opener in Colorado. Jamie Westbrook will enter the lineup in Hamilton's stead, batting ninth while manning second base.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two bags Sunday Hamilton went 1-for-4 with two steals in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox.

Impact Hamilton singled his first time up to lead off the second inning and wound up stealing second and third but was left stranded. Sunday was his fifth game this year stealing multiple bases, and he now finds himself in a tie for third with 25 steals this season. The 26-year-old has yet to break through as an everyday player for the Red Sox, as he's been finding himself sitting against lefties. Hamilton has shown plenty of improvement after struggling mightily in a brief taste of the majors last year. He's now slashing .270/.323/.407 with five homers, 17 RBI, 34 runs and a 15:57 BB:K in 220 plate appearances.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus southpaw Hamilton is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Dodgers, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Hamilton will take a seat as the Red Sox square off with left-hander Justin Wrobleski. Jamie Westbrook will take over at second base and bat seventh against Los Angeles.

JULY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two hits, run scored in win Hamilton went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and was caught stealing in Thursday's 7-0 win over Oakland.

Impact Hamilton doubled and scored in the first inning then singled and was caught stealing an inning later. The infielder, whose hot bat from late-May/early-June cooled recently, has multiple hits in two of the last three games.

JULY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against left-hander Hamilton is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

Impact It will be Jamie Westbrook handling second base and Ceddanne Rafaela covering shortstop for the Red Sox in this one. Hamilton is due for an uptick in playing time at second base against right-handers with Enmanuel Valdez back in the minors, but he probably won't play much, if at all, versus lefties.

JULY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts at shortstop Hamilton started at shortstop and went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 14-4 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Hamilton and Enmanuel Valdez have shared second base against right-handers, but both were in the starting lineup Saturday against Gerrit Cole. Hamilton had a hot stretch from mid-May to mid-June but was cooled off since. He entered Saturday's contest on a 3-for-25 (.120) run, which has reduced his playing time. Hamilton's started just four of the last 10 games. Boston manager Alex Cora talked to Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe about the challenges of getting both Hamilton and Valdez in the lineup. "We would love them to play against righties, but Tyler [O'Neill] is swinging the bat well," Cora said. "We have Wilyer [Abreu], he's healthy. It's more about the fastball of the opposition [with Valdez and Hamilton]. They have their strengths and weaknesses." Hamilton has a better track record against four-seamers, while Valdez is better against off-speed pitches.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Boston lineup Hamilton is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Hamilton has now started just two of the last six contests. He and Enmanuel Valdez have been sharing starts at second base against righties but will be Valdez at the keystone Friday versus lefty Nestor Cortes.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Boston lineup Hamilton is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Hamilton has now started just two of Boston's last six contests. He and Enmanuel Valdez have been sharing starts at second base against righties, but it will be Valdez at the keystone Friday versus lefty Nestor Cortes.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Collects two thefts Thursday Hamilton went 1-for-5 with a walk, an RBI, two runs and two stolen bases against the Marlins in Thursday's 6-5 extra-innings victory.

Impact Hamilton scored Boston's first two runs of the contest, then collected a go-ahead RBI on a groundout in the 12th frame. The infielder also recorded two swipes of third base, moving him up to fourth in MLB with 23 stolen bases (on 24 attempts) on the season. Though Hamilton has seen his playing time dry up a bit of late, he has continued to produce fairly well. Despite hitting just .200 over his past 35 at-bats, he's recorded a home run, five RBI, eight runs and nine stolen bases during that stretch.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

David Hamilton's go-ahead groundout | 07/04/2024 David Hamilton gives the Red Sox a 5-4 lead in the 12th inning with an RBI groundout

JULY 4, 2024 • MLB.COM

On bench again Hamilton is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Impact The lefty-hitting Hamilton is absent from the starting nine for the third time in the last four games, with Wednesday's contest being the first against a left-handed pitcher. Romy Gonzalez will play second base and Ceddanne Rafaela will play shortstop.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE