Jason Aaron Hammel was born on September 2,1982 and is an American former professional baseball pitcher.
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15 Facts About Jason Hammel
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Jason Hammel was drafted in the 23rd round by the Seattle Mariners, but opted instead to attend Treasure Valley Community College in Ontario, Oregon.
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Jason Hammel played collegiate summer league ball for the Wenatchee AppleSox of the West Coast League.
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Jason Hammel made his major league debut on April 11,2006, against the Baltimore Orioles and got his first victory as a starter on September 2,2007, against the New York Yankees.
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On October 11,2009, Jason Hammel started game three of the 2009 National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Jason Hammel agreed to a two-year contract with the Rockies before the 2011 season.
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On July 15,2012, Jason Hammel was placed on the 15-day disabled list to have a right knee surgery.
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On June 1,2013, during a game against the Tigers, Jason Hammel was ejected for the first time in his career, by home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt.
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Jason Hammel had given up three consecutive home runs and his next pitch hit Matt Tuiasosopo in the shoulder with a slider.
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Jason Hammel was the starting pitcher in game four of the 2015 National League Championship Series vs the New York Mets.
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On February 8,2017, Jason Hammel signed a two-year, $16 million contract with the Kansas City Royals.
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Jason Hammel began the 2018 season in the rotation but posted an ERA of 6.
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On February 1,2019, Jason Hammel signed a minor-league contract with the Texas Rangers.
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Jason Hammel uses all of his pitches against left-handed hitters, but eliminates the changeup against right-handers.
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Jason Hammel met Elissa Nichols in 2006 and they married in 2009.
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