Ian Hamilton

Ian Hamilton

29-Year-Old PitcherRP
New York Yankees
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Hamilton has been an effective reliever for the Yankees when healthy - he sports a 3.10 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 110:40 K:BB over 95.2 innings since joining New York in 2023 - but injuries continue to plague the 29-year-old. After dealing with two separate groin strains during the 2023 campaign, Hamilton missed extended time during the 2024 regular season due to a lat strain and concussion. Furthermore, he injured his calf during last year's ALCS and was ineligible to return for the World Series. While durability is a major concern, there's enough within Hamilton's profile to keep him on AL-only and deep league radars. Among relief pitchers with 30-plus innings last season, Hamilton's 17.7 percent swinging strike rate was a top-10 mark, suggesting he has the upside to produce a 30-plus percent strikeout rate. If healthy this spring, the right-hander will compete for middle relief duties. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
From Preseason
#361
ADP
$Signed a one-year, $923,050 contract with the Yankees in March of 2024.
Moves past calf injury
PNew York Yankees
February 20, 2025
Hamilton (calf) threw a live batting practice session Thursday, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.
ANALYSIS
The right-hander faced off against Austin Wells, Aaron Judge, Jasson Dominguez and Cody Bellinger in the live session. The 29-year-old reliever didn't make any appearances after injuring his calf in Game 3 of the Yankees' loss to the Guardians in the ALDS last fall, but his ability to face hitters early on during spring training suggests he's fully healthy.
Read More News
Pitching Stats
Loading Pitching Stats...
2024
2023
2022
2020
2019
2018
2024 MLB Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Sorare
Loading Pitching Game Log...
2023 MLB Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Sorare
Loading Pitching Game Log...
2022 MLB Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Sorare
Loading Pitching Game Log...
2020 MLB Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Sorare
Loading Pitching Game Log...
2019 MLB Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Sorare
Loading Pitching Game Log...
2018 MLB Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Sorare
Loading Pitching Game Log...
Minor League Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Minor League Pitching Game Log...
Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
17
Last 10 Games
12
Last 5 Games
10
How many pitches does Ian Hamilton generally throw?
 
1-10
 
11-20
 
21-30
 
31-40
 
41-50
 
51-60
 
61-70
 
71-80
 
81-90
 
91-100
 
101-110
 
111-120
 
121+
 
1-10
 
11-20
 
21-30
 
31-40
 
41-50
 
51-60
 
61-70
 
71-80
 
81-90
 
91-100
 
101-110
 
111-120
 
121+
 
1-10
 
11-20
 
21-30
 
31-40
 
41-50
 
51-60
 
61-70
 
71-80
 
81-90
 
91-100
 
101-110
 
111-120
 
121+
What part of the game does Ian Hamilton generally pitch?
 
 
 
1st
 
 
 
2nd
 
 
 
3rd
 
 
 
4th
 
 
 
5th
 
 
 
6th
 
 
 
7th
 
 
 
8th
 
 
 
9th
 
Extra
 
 
 
1st
 
 
 
2nd
 
 
 
3rd
 
 
 
4th
 
 
 
5th
 
 
 
6th
 
 
 
7th
 
 
 
8th
 
 
 
9th
 
Extra
 
 
 
1st
 
 
 
2nd
 
 
 
3rd
 
 
 
4th
 
 
 
5th
 
 
 
6th
 
 
 
7th
 
 
 
8th
 
 
 
9th
 
Extra
% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2022
 
 
-10%
BAA vs LHP
2024
 
 
-5%
BAA vs RHP
2023
 
 
-14%
BAA vs LHP
2022
 
 
-100%
BAA vs LHP
BAA Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR
Since 2022vs Left .221 172 44 19 33 8 1 3
Since 2022vs Right .245 241 66 22 52 12 0 2
2024vs Left .269 61 11 7 14 4 0 1
2024vs Right .256 102 30 7 23 6 0 1
2023vs Left .198 109 33 11 19 4 1 2
2023vs Right .230 130 36 15 26 5 0 0
2022vs Left .000 2 0 1 0 0 0 0
2022vs Right .333 9 0 0 3 1 0 1
More Splits View More Split Stats
Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2022
 
 
-5%
ERA on Road
2024
 
 
-29%
ERA on Road
2023
 
 
-7%
ERA at Home
2022
 
 
-100%
ERA at Home
ERA WHIP IP W L SV K/9 BB/9 HR/9
Since 2022Home 3.30 1.27 46.1 3 1 0 9.9 3.5 0.4
Since 2022Away 3.12 1.29 52.0 0 2 3 10.2 4.0 0.5
2024Home 4.50 1.44 18.0 0 1 0 8.0 3.5 0.5
2024Away 3.20 1.27 19.2 0 0 1 11.4 3.2 0.5
2023Home 2.54 1.16 28.1 3 0 0 11.1 3.5 0.3
2023Away 2.73 1.28 29.2 0 2 2 10.3 4.6 0.3
2022Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022Away 6.75 1.50 2.2 0 0 0 0.0 3.4 3.4
More Splits View More Split Stats
Stat Review
How does Ian Hamilton compare to other relievers?
This section compares his stats with all relief pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 30 innings)*. 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, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
  • K/BB
    Strikeout to walk ratio.
  • K/9
    Average strikeouts per nine innings.
  • BB/9
    Average walks per nine innings.
  • HR/9
    Average home runs allowed per nine innings.
  • Fastball
    Average fastball velocity.
  • ERA
    Earned run average. The average earned runs allowed per nine innings.
  • WHIP
    Walks plus hits per inning pitched.
  • BABIP
    Batting average on balls in play. Measures how many balls in play against a pitcher go for hits.
  • GB/FB
    Groundball to flyball ratio. The higher the number, the more likely a pitcher is to induce groundballs.
  • Left On Base
    The percentage of base runners that a pitcher strands on base over the course of a season.
  • Exit Velocity
    The speed of the baseball as it comes off the bat, immediately after a batter makes contact.
  • Barrels/BBE
    The percentage of batted ball events resulting in a Barrel. A Barrel is a batted ball with similar exit velocity and launch angle to past ones that led to a minimum .500 batting average and 1.500 slugging percentage.
  • Spin Rate
    Spin Rate is the rate of spin on a baseball after it is released. It is measured in revolutions per minute (rpm).
  • Balls Hit 95+ MPH
    The percentage of batted balls hit that met or exceeded the 95 MPH threshold.
  • Swinging Strike
    The percentage of pitches that result in a swing and a miss.
K/BB
2.93
 
K/9
9.8
 
BB/9
3.3
 
HR/9
0.5
 
Fastball
96.1 mph
 
ERA
3.82
 
WHIP
1.35
 
BABIP
.349
 
GB/FB
1.44
 
Left On Base
70.5%
 
Exit Velocity
83.3 mph
 
Barrels/BBE
2.2%
 
Spin Rate
1849 rpm
 
Balls Hit 95+ MPH
22.7%
 
Swinging Strike
17.7%
 
Advanced Pitching Stats
Loading Advanced Pitching Stats...
Defensive Stats
Loading MLB Defensive Stats...
Stats Vs Today's Lineup
Want more matchup stats?
Loading Matchup Stats...
Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers.
Subscribe Now
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Ian Hamilton See More
Collette Calls: 2025 AL East Bold Predictions
61 days ago
This year's bold predictions series kicks off with the Orioles and Jordan Westburg, who could be the top second baseman in a weak year for the position.
The Z Files: NFBC Postseason Hold'em Contest
141 days ago
The NFBC's Postseason Hold'em contest kicks off at the start of the Division Series, and its scoring system leads to some unusual rankings.
Mound Musings: The Endgame Odyssey Continues – American League
240 days ago
Brad Johnson discusses AL bullpens in which adjustments may still be made, and in Oakland Mason Miller is performing well, but will he still be in town after the trade deadline?
Mound Musings: A Look at Pitching in the AL East
345 days ago
Brad Johnson moves to pitching in the American League East, where in Baltimore, the Orioles signed pitching Ace Corbin Burnes to lead the team.
Collette Calls: My AL LABR Review
353 days ago
Defending AL LABR champion Jason Collette shares the thought process behind the squad he hopes will lead him to back-to-back victories.
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Hamilton, who has been with six different organizations since he was drafted in the 11th round by the White Sox in 2016, appears to have finally found a home with the Yankees. After inking a minor-league deal with New York last February, the 28-year-old stuck around after spring training and earned a quick promotion to the big leagues in early April. The right-hander made 39 appearances, 22 of which were multi-inning outings, while showcasing his impressive slider (.156 BA, 42.5 percent whiff) en route to a 2.64 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 69:26 K:BB ratio over 58 innings. Most of Hamilton's Statcast metrics were well above average save for his 10.9 percent walk rate (18th percentile), but his breakout season was halted by a two separate groin strains that required trips to the IL. If healthy, Hamilton figures to reprise his multi-inning relief role in 2024, while also serving as an occasional opener.
More Fantasy News
Removed from ALCS roster
PNew York Yankees
Calf
October 18, 2024
Hamilton (calf) has been removed from the Yankees' ALCS roster, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Diagnosed with calf injury
PNew York Yankees
Calf
October 17, 2024
Hamilton exited Thursday's game against the Guardians with left calf tightness, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Leaves with injury
PNew York Yankees
Lower Body
October 17, 2024
Hamilton exited Thursday's game against the Guardians with an apparent lower-body injury, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Nabs first save
PNew York Yankees
September 19, 2024
Hamilton picked up the save in Wednesday's extra-inning win over the Mariners, allowing one hit over a scoreless 10th inning while striking out two.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Back from injured list
PNew York Yankees
September 7, 2024
The Yankees reinstated Hamilton (lat) from the 60-day injured list Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Future closer candidate
PNew York Yankees
May 8, 2023
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Monday that he's open to the idea of using Hamilton as a closer in the future, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
The skipper also added that there are "five guys" he could trust with the role. It's not a surprise to hear Hamilton made the list, as he picked up his first career save Saturday against the Rays and boasts a 1.42 ERA and 23:7 K:BB over 19 innings this season. Clay Holmes and Michael King are the other two relievers to have recorded saves for the Yankees this season.
See All MLB Rumors