Guide Note:
Mike Hampton currently plays with the Atlanta Braves. At the present he was to make a comeback after injuries that have kept him out of the major leagues since 2005. A pulled ham string during practice has put him on the injured list yet again.
He was drafted in 1990 by the Seattle Mariners but didn't actually play in the major leagues until 1993. First year was a very disappointing year and was traded to the Houston Astros. Then in 2000 he played a year for the New York Mets, but was traded once again to the Colorado Rockies. There Colorado offered him the 22nd highest contract in the history of sports. Again he was traded along with his contract to the Atlanta Braves. With a disappointing start, the pitching coach was hoping to turn things around. Recurring elbow pain sent him back to see Dr. David Altchek, who had performed his Tommy John surgery in 2005. It was announced the next day they preformed surgery on his left shoulder and missed all of the 2007 season. A rehab assignment in the Mexican Winter League for the team Navojoa.He attempted to make comeback but feeling discomfort in his hamstrings the rest of his rehab was left in doubt. He was scratched from his start on Thursday April 03,2008 after suffering the injury in warmups. He was was placed on the 15-day Disabled List with a strained pectoral muscle in the left side of his chest.
Fast Facts:
- Birth Name: Michael William Hampton
- Born: September 9, 1972
- Birth Place: Brooksville, Florida
- Win-Loss: 138-101
- Earned run average: 3.97
- Strikeouts: 1,272
- Bats: Right Throws: Left
