Billy Hamilton

[farmerguychris]

According to H-Young Park, the Twins have signed former speedster Billy Hamilton to a minor league contract.

Don't know how much he's got left in the tank, but I like the idea of possibly putting him in the OF instead of a back-up infielder out there.

Anyone know if he's also a switch hitter?

 

[ScottyB]

Switch hitter. Batted .077 in 20 games with Miami this year.

[farmerguychris]

20 minutes ago, ScottyB said:

Switch hitter. Batted .077 in 20 games with Miami this year.

After watching first Gordon and then Beckham miss on plays the last 2 games, its his ability to play the OF that intrigues me - not his plate skills.

[RpR]

His fielding specs. do not look bad but not a hitter of any plus.

[ashbury]

2 hours ago, ScottyB said:

Switch hitter. Batted .077 in 20 games with Miami this year.

Well, don't let that fool you.  His .111 against right-handed pitching is dragged down by a .000 against lefties.  If he gets called up, watch for him to platoon with Garlick.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

He has been known to lay down a bunt.

I therefore do not see him being called up ?

[4twinsJA]

More dumpster diving by FO.

[baul0010]

Sweet baby Jesus, our savior has arrived!

[Doctor Gast]

I like it, maybe he'll pick up some hitting here. I believe he was sent to FSL.

[Rosterman]

Picture this: A playoff outfield of Garlick, Hamilton and Cave!

[LA Vikes Fan]

OMG, this is depressing. I hate to ask but does this mean that Larnach is not coming back this season? I was kind of hoping he would be the replacement for Cave. Not sure the Billy Hamilton is anything but Cave, a few steps faster, several years older, and with much less power.

By the way, whatever happened to Michael Conforto? Last I heard he was targeting a September return. Any chance we can grab him for something less than a contract beyond 2022 and 2023? Maybe a pillow contract to be a DH for this September and playing in the OF next season? This FO previously did a creative deal with the Scott Boras client, I say go for it again!

[RpR]

14 minutes ago, Rosterman said:

Picture this: A playoff outfield of Garlick, Hamilton and Cave!

No worse than Celestino, Hamilton and Cave or Hamilton, Gordon and Cave or Beckham, Celestino and Gordon.