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Mike Hampton

Houston Astros

1972/09/09 37

5-10 195

Brooksville, FL

R / L

15

the Seattle Mariners in 1990 (6th round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Astros 21 21 7 10 0 0 0 112 128 71 66 13 46 74 5.30 1.55

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • A battler with a good sense of deception. Always competitive on the mound, he's a very good athlete who is a great hitter and fielder for a pitcher.
Flaws
  • Injuries have really taken their toll. With increasing age, he has lost a lot of zip off his fastball. Has always given up too many walks.
Career Potential
  • A serviceable mid-rotation starter, when healthy.
  • AwardsNL - Rawlings Gold Glove AwardNL - Silver SluggerNL - Silver SluggerNL - Silver SluggerNamed to the All-Star GameNL - National League Championship (Most Valuable Player)NL - Silver SluggerNL - Players Choice Awards (Outstanding Pitcher)NL - Silver SluggerNamed to the All-Star GameNorthwest League (A) - All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 7, 2009 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (strained left shoulder).
August 18, 2009 Strained left shoulder, 15-day DL.
June 30, 2009 Missed 12 games (groin injury).
June 17, 2009 Groin, 15-day DL.
December 1, 2008 Signed as a free agent by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract.
November 5, 2008 Filed for free agency.
July 26, 2008 Missed 102 games (pectoral injury).
April 4, 2008 Pectoral Injuries, 15-day DL.
April 3, 2008 Pectoral injury, day-to-day.
October 1, 2007 Missed the entire 2007 season (oblique injury).
April 16, 2007 Transferred to the 60-day DL from the 15-day DL (oblique injury).
March 30, 2007 Oblique injury, 15-day DL.
October 2, 2006 Missed the entire 2006 season (left elbow injury).
March 31, 2006 Left elbow injury, 15-day DL.
October 5, 2005 Did not make the playoff roster.
September 15, 2005 Elbow injury, day-to-day.
September 11, 2005 Missed 20 games (back injury).
August 23, 2005 Back injury, 15-day DL.
August 14, 2005 Missed 24 games (back injury).
July 26, 2005 Back injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to Jul 18).
July 17, 2005 Missed 41 games (forearm injury).
June 4, 2005 Forearm injury, 15-day DL.
May 31, 2005 Missed 14 games (forearm injury).
May 21, 2005 Forearm injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to May 15).
June 14, 2003 Missed 6 games (groin).
June 6, 2003 Groin, day-to-day.
April 19, 2003 Missed 17 games (strained right calf).
March 29, 2003 Strained right calf, 15-day DL (retroactive to March 28).
November 17, 2002 Acquired from the Florida Marlins.
November 16, 2002 Acquired from the Colorado Rockies.
September 30, 2002 Missed 18 games (foot injury).
September 21, 2002 Foot injury, remainder of the regular season.
October 3, 2001 Suspended 5 games by MLB.

Trades

December 1, 2008 Signed as a free agent by the Houston Astros.
November 17, 2002 Florida Marlins traded Mike Hampton to the Atlanta Braves for Tim Spooneybarger and Ryan Baker.
November 16, 2002 Colorado Rockies traded Mike Hampton and Juan Pierre to the Florida Marlins for Preston Wilson, Charles Johnson, Vic Darensbourg and Pablo Ozuna.
December 9, 2000 Signed as a free agent by the Colorado Rockies.
December 23, 1999 New York Mets traded Roger Cedeno, Octavio Dotel and Kyle Kessel to the Houston
December 10, 1993 Seattle Mariners traded Mike Hampton and Mike Felder to the Houston Astros for Eric Anthony.
June 4, 1990 Drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 6th round in 1990.

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