Mark Alan Hamilton (born July 29,1984) is an American physician and former professional baseball player. He played Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2010 and 2011 and spent nine seasons in Minor League Baseball with the St. Louis,Boston,and Atlanta organizations. After his playing career,Hamilton received his medical degree (MD) from the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine,followed by a residency in diagnostic radiology at Northwell Health Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital. He is currently an abdominal imaging fellow at NYU-Langone in Manhattan.
Hamilton was selected by the Cardinals in the second round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft,which was a supplemental pick for loss of free agent infielder Abraham Núñez. He was added to the Cardinals' 40-man roster following the 2009 season to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft. Mark played with the St. Louis,Boston,and Atlanta organization across nine seasons,where he hit over 100 home runs while driving in over 450 runs (RBIs). He was a member of the 2009 Pacific Coast League Champion Memphis Redbirds.
St. Louis Cardinals
On September 18,Hamilton's contract was purchased by the Cardinals and he was promoted to the major leagues.[7] A year later after his debut,the Cardinals advanced to the postseason and eventually won the 2011 World Series over the Texas Rangers.
Hamilton was optioned to Triple-A to begin the 2012 season and was released from the Cardinals organization on August 18,2012.
Boston Red Sox
On January 4,2013 Hamilton signed a minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox that included an invitation to Major League spring training. Hamilton was optioned to the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox to begin the 2013 season.
Atlanta Braves
In December 2013,Hamilton signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves that included an invitation to Major League spring training.[8] He was released on July 26,2014.
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