2025 Stats
AVG
.179
HR
3
RBI
12
R
16
SB
15
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
The Red Sox called up Hamilton from Triple-A Worcester early in April when Trevor Story sustained a shoulder injury. The utility infielder wasn't expected to be a regular, but Story's injury lingered, and Vaughn Grissom's groin/hamstring left a hole at second base that was never adequately filled. Hamilton answered the call, playing 56 games at shortstop and 36 at second base. His walk rate wasn't as good as in the minors, but an elevated BABIP allowed Hamilton to take advantage of his base-stealing prowess - he finished second on the team with 33 steals in 98 games. His season ended in late August due to a fractured finger, but Hamilton made a greater impact than his .248/.303/.395 line might suggest. The club is expected to go with a Story/Grissom middle infield, so Hamilton will have to win a utility backup role. Red Sox manager Alex Cora is unlikely to waste a roster spot on a pinch-running specialist. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Red Sox in March of 2025.
Optioned to Worcester
Hamilton was optioned to Triple-A Worcester following Thursday's game against the Rays, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis
Hamilton had started only three of Boston's nine games since the start of July due to a heavy dose of opposing left-handed starters. There hasn't been any formal announcement, but this move could signal the return of Alex Bregman (quadriceps) on Friday. While Hamilton is hitting only .179 across 133 plate appearances, he does provide speed and defensive utility, so he could be back in the majors later in the season.
Hamilton had started only three of Boston's nine games since the start of July due to a heavy dose of opposing left-handed starters. There hasn't been any formal announcement, but this move could signal the return of Alex Bregman (quadriceps) on Friday. While Hamilton is hitting only .179 across 133 plate appearances, he does provide speed and defensive utility, so he could be back in the majors later in the season.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+18%
OPS vs RHP
2025
+12%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .543 | 66 | 1 | 3 | .222 |
| Since 2023vs Right | .639 | 423 | 10 | 37 | .220 |
| 2025vs Left | .558 | 13 | 0 | 2 | .250 |
| 2025vs Right | .500 | 120 | 3 | 10 | .171 |
| 2024vs Left | .532 | 50 | 1 | 1 | .208 |
| 2024vs Right | .729 | 267 | 7 | 27 | .256 |
| 2023vs Left | .667 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| 2023vs Right | .417 | 36 | 0 | 0 | .100 |
Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+33%
OPS on Road
2025
+3%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023Home | .546 | 270 | 2 | 21 | .209 |
| Since 2023Away | .725 | 219 | 9 | 19 | .234 |
| 2025Home | .512 | 67 | 0 | 6 | .200 |
| 2025Away | .499 | 66 | 3 | 6 | .159 |
| 2024Home | .573 | 182 | 2 | 15 | .222 |
| 2024Away | .868 | 135 | 6 | 13 | .285 |
| 2023Home | .405 | 21 | 0 | 0 | .111 |
| 2023Away | .478 | 18 | 0 | 0 | .133 |
Minor League Left/Right Batting Splits (AAA)
Since 2023
+10%
OPS vs RHP
2025
-100%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .743 | 118 | 4 | 9 | .222 |
| Since 2023vs Right | .821 | 381 | 15 | 48 | .252 |
| 2025vs Left | .000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2025vs Right | 1.139 | 9 | 0 | 1 | .375 |
| 2024vs Left | 1.233 | 6 | 1 | 1 | .200 |
| 2024vs Right | .654 | 14 | 1 | 1 | .154 |
| 2023vs Left | .589 | 111 | 3 | 8 | .226 |
| 2023vs Right | .690 | 358 | 14 | 46 | .253 |
Stat Review
How does David Hamilton compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.23BB Rate
5.3%K Rate
23.3%BABIP
.213ISO
.098AVG
.179OBP
.229SLG
.276OPS
.505wOBA
.228Exit Velocity
86.2 mphHard Hit Rate
27.7%Barrels/PA
2.3%Expected BA
.215Expected SLG
.311Sprint Speed
23.8 ft/secGround Ball %
39.3%Line Drive %
22.5%Fly Ball %
38.2%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Hamilton graduated to Triple-A Worcester to start 2023 then got his first taste of MLB, as the Red Sox dealt with injuries and poor production from their middle infield. The speedy Hamilton, who swiped 57 bases for the WooSox in 2023, had two steals and batted .121 in 15 games for Boston. The Red Sox entered the offseason with a glaring need at second base, which put Hamilton's name in the mix, but the acquisition of Vaughn Grissom from Atlanta in the Chris Sale trade should put an end to the notion of Hamilton breaking camp with a full-time gig. Someone with Hamilton's profile - his plus-plus speed is his best asset - needs to get on base with regularity. He draws walks at a decent clip but there's a lot of swing-and-miss, too. All signs point to Hamilton opening the year at Triple-A and on the Mass Pike shuttle between Worcester and Boston.
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Swipes two bases in win
Hamilton started at second base and went 1-for-4 with a walk and two stolen bases in Friday's 11-2 win over the Nationals.
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On bench again Sunday
Hamilton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
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Sitting against another lefty
Hamilton is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
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On bench against lefty
Hamilton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
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Pops homer in win
Hamilton went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 7-5 win over the Giants.
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Impressing coaching staff
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Thursday they believe their best defensive alignment is with Hamilton at shortstop and that the club is "very pleased" with Hamilton both offensively and defensively, reports Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican.
Analysis
The 26-year-old has worked as Boston's primary shortstop over the past couple weeks while Ceddanne Rafaela has manned center field. Hamilton had a slow start to the season offensively and hit .211 in his first 14 games, but since the start of May, he has a .316/.371/.456 slash line with seven steals in 57 at-bats. Despite Cora's praises, Hamilton's defense could use some work as far as the advanced stats are concerned, since he has minus-three DRS and minus-2.4 UZR/150.
The 26-year-old has worked as Boston's primary shortstop over the past couple weeks while Ceddanne Rafaela has manned center field. Hamilton had a slow start to the season offensively and hit .211 in his first 14 games, but since the start of May, he has a .316/.371/.456 slash line with seven steals in 57 at-bats. Despite Cora's praises, Hamilton's defense could use some work as far as the advanced stats are concerned, since he has minus-three DRS and minus-2.4 UZR/150.