Apr 3, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Ian Hamilton (71) pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
On June 4th, Yankees‘ Ian Hamilton was hit by a foul ball, an incident that would not only disrupt his career but also impact his life for several years. At that time, Hamilton was a 23-year-old who had already made his MLB debut with the White Sox the previous year. However, there were still aspects of his game that the organization wanted him to improve.