Injuries to Chicago White Sox starters opened the door for Billy Hamilton earlier this season, and the veteran outfielder sprinted through it.
Although his batting average (.225) and on-base percentage (.250) are lower than what the Sox probably would like, Hamilton provided solid defense and timely offense before a stint on the injured list with a right oblique strain. Included in the latter were his two home runs in 2021, both of which came in 3-1 wins over the Baltimore Orioles.
Since returning from the IL on June 29, Hamilton has appeared in all seven games but has started only one as Brian Goodwin has held down the center field job.