Red Sox demote David Hamilton. OTM sends him to Mayor Wu’s office.

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Welcome again to the Mayor’s Office, our weekly collection during which Jake Wallinger sends one naughty member of Red Sox Nation to Mayor Michelle Wu’s office for self-discipline, public shaming, and penance as all of us try to construct a stronger baseball crew and metropolis.

This week, it’s the newly-demoted David Hamilton emptying his pockets to go by the metallic detectors at Metropolis Corridor.

After ending the 2024 season with a 2.6 bWAR, a .697 OPS, and 33 stolen bases, it was not unreasonable to count on some large issues out of Crimson Sox infielder David Hamilton in 2025.

Having now arrived in July of 2025, it could appear truthful to say that Mr. Hamilton has not met these expectations (That may be placing it frivolously).

As of July tenth, in 133 plate appearances, Dave has a triple slash of .179/.229/.276, all between .80 and .100 factors decrease than final yr’s marks. He’s even stealing bases at a decrease charge than final yr, although you may’t steal first, in order that one a minimum of makes some sense.

It’s unclear precisely what’s inflicting this drastic downswing in manufacturing. Beneath the hood, most of Dave’s percentages are worse, although solely marginally. His stroll charge fell to five.3% from 6.9% and his common exit velocity dropped a couple of ticks from 85.8 to 83.2. There isn’t a lot right here that may sign a close to .200 level drop in OPS. That’s, till one takes a take a look at Dave’s batting common on balls in play, down a staggering .103 factors from .316 to .213.

One thing terrifying to consider is the trades that the Crimson Sox have been reportedly provided for Hamilton final winter (mentioned on the WEEI radio broadcast earlier this season by Will Flemming and Will Middlebrooks). In fact, the guide shouldn’t be fully closed on Dave. He’s solely 27 and has had success within the large leagues, however for a minimum of the 2025 crew, virtually something would have provided extra worth than Mr. Hamilton has. It’s straightforward to let one’s thoughts wander when considering of hypothetical trades, and no concrete affords have been ever reported, however it’s one thing.

One silver lining for Dave (not like the topic of final week’s piece: Walker Buehler) is that he has choices. Relatively than reducing bait fully, the Crimson Sox have despatched Dave proper down I-90 to try to determine issues out within the magical metropolis of Worcester. Typically, regular enjoying time and the shortage of huge league stress can do a person wonders. Hopefully that finally ends up being the case for our boy Dave right here. Sadly, with Alex Bregman on the best way again, it appears Dave’s time in Boston is working out.

Mr. Hamilton, Mayor Wu will see you now.