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Darryl Hamilton: 2000 N.L. Champion Mets Utility Player (1999-2001)

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Darryl Quinn Hamilton was born on December 3, 1964, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The six-foot, left-handed hitting, right-handed throwing Hamilton was signed out of Nicholls State University, by the Milwaukee Brewers in 1986. Hamilton was known as an exceptional defensive outfielder with speed & a strong throwing arm. He began in the Rookie League and almost hit .400 getting promoted to A ball where he hit .328 at Stockton in 1987. In 1988 he then hit .325 at AAA Denver in 1988. MLB Career: Hamilton made brief appearances with the Brewers over the next two years & by 1991 he was a Brewers everyday player.  This was during the Brewers post Paul Molitor era & the point where Robin Yount was winding down his career. In 1991, his first full season, Hamilton would bat .311 with 57 RBIs & 16 stolen bases, making a big impact in the Brewer line up.  In 1992 the Brewers improved to a 92-win, second place finish. Hamilton stole 41 bases (9th in th...
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Justin Turner: Former Mets Infielder (2010 - 2013) to N.L. All Star

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Justin Matthew Turner was born on November 23rd, 1984, in Long Beach California.  The red headed six-foot infielder attended California State University at Fullerton, getting named freshman All American by Baseball America. He was named to the 2003 College World Series All-Tournament team as a short stop. In 2005 he was drafted in the 25th round by the AL New York club but did not sign. The next year he signed with the Cincinnati Reds as a 6th round pick. Turner hit well in the minor leagues batting .300 or better in five of six seasons.   In December of 2008 he was traded  along with Ryan Freel  to the Baltimore Orioles organization in exchange for Ramon Hernandez. He hit .300 at AAA Norfolk & and earned himself a September call up. MLB Career : Turner made his debut entering a 10-0 loss to Boston in the 7th inning. He played in 12 games that month batting .167. In 2010 he began the year with the Orioles going hitless in five ga...
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