H/W: 6-2 205 lb. B/T: R/R DOB: 12/25/88
By examining the stats, it is easy to sum up Hamilton's 2008 season. The former supplemental 1st round pick was challenged by the Tigers as he began the season at full season Low-A West Michigan where he struggled mightily with his control and confidence. Once the short season Gulf League began, Hamilton was sent there to work out his issues and he became an entirely different pitcher. Stuffwise, Hamilton has lots to be optimistic about. His fastball sits at 90-93 MPH, though it could a couple of notches as he matures and his nasty 80-82 MPH curveball is thought to be the best offspeed pitch in the entire Tigers system. Combined with an average changeup, Hamilton has the stuff to be a solid #2 pitcher down the road. His frame looks to be durable and strong enough to handle a 200 inning work load and his mechanics are said to be smooth and clean. Command of his pitches and poise are the major areas that Hamilton needs to work on in order to fulfill his potential.
2009 Projection: Hamilton will likely get another crack at full season Western Michigan in 2009. Expect him to build on his successful GCL campaign and keep an eye on his BB/K numbers. The Tigers would be best served to take their time with Hamilton, resisting the temptation to develop him at the same speed as future ace Rick Porcello. In the long run, this move could pay considerable dividends reviving values of his 2008 Donruss Threads autographs.
Key Brandon Hamilton Baseball Cards:
- 2007 Bowman Chrome Draft
- 2008 Donruss Threads Gold Auto #/972
 2008 Donruss Threads #63 Brandon Hamilton $0.99 |
 2004 Ohio Big 33, BRANDON UNDERWOOD, Ohio State Uni. & Hamilton HS $2.99 |
 2008 08 JUST MINORS AUTO #32 BRANDON HAMILTON RC TIGERS $9.99 |
 2008 08 DONRUSS THREADS AUTO BRANDON HAMILTON RC /972 $9.99 |
 Brandon Hamilton - 2008 Donruss Threads Platinum /25 $12.50 |
 2007 Bowman Sterling Prospect - BRANDON HAMILTON $5.00 |
 2007 TRISTAR Prospects Plus #14 Brandon Hamilton PD $1.00 |
 AMAZING BRANDON HAMILTON 5 RC CARD BASEBALL LOT TIGERS $1.49 |
 Brandon Hamilton Detroit 2008 Tristar Projections Auto $8.00 |
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