Quincy Hamilton is a five-foot-10, 190 lb. outfielder from Centerville, OH. Born on June 12, 1998, he was a fifth-round pick of the Astros in the 2021 draft out of Wright State University. Taken 148th overall, Hamilton could be the 15th taken at the spot to get to the bigs. It’s a group led by John Burkett (19.1 WAR). Wright State alum have made the majors five times, led by Joe Smith (12.9 WAR). Hamilton signed to a contract with Houston that included a $47,500 signing bonus.
After signing, Hamilton finished out the 2021 campaign at the Low-A level with the Fayetteville Woodpeckers.