Many fans want another starting pitcher. Others want a bat to propel the offense and give the pitching staff run support. In this series of the Mariners Trade-A-Day, we dive into the possibility of adding another speedy outfielder in Billy Hamilton.
The Reds’ center fielder is not shy from the spotlight. The SportsCenter Top-10 plays seem to include a Billy Hamilton highlight regularly. Aside from the diving catches and home run robberies, Hamilton is playing his sixth year in the major leagues and has proven himself dangerous on both sides of the field.
Defensively, Hamilton has never carried a fielding percentage below .