About Bob Hamelin Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Bob Hamelin:
Bob Hamelin (full name: Robert James Hamelin; no nicknames) played designated hitter and first baseman from 1993 until 1998 for the Kansas City Royals, Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers. He played for the Royals from 1993 - 1996, Tigers in 1997 and Brewers in 1998. Over 6 seasons, he played 497 games, hit 67 home runs, drove in 179 runs, and stole 11 bases. Born on November 29, 1967 in Elizabeth, NJ, Hamelin stands 6' 1" and weighs 240 lb. He attended Irvine (Irvine, CA) high school and was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 2nd round of the 1988 amateur draft. His debut was on September 12, 1993 and he played his final game on September 27, 1998. Over his career, Hamelin made $1,370,000. Common misspellings of his name include Robert Bob bobby James robert Hamelin hamline.