Former Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Signs with Cubs

The former Red played six seasons for the Reds.

Sep 8, 2020; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Billy Hamilton (6) throws the ball after Cincinnati Reds left fielder Brian Goodwin (17) singles in the ninth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images | Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton has signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs, per the team’s transaction log.

Hamilton slashed .245/.298/.333 across six seasons with Cincinnati. He stole 277 bases over that time period.

Since then, he’s spent time with the Royals, the Braves, the Mets, the Cubs, the White Sox, and the Twins.

Hamilton was always known for his speed and spectacular defense in center field, but has always struggled to get on base consistently.

The 34-year-old is going to give it another shot to see if he can get back to the big leagues.

He last played in the Major Leagues with the White Sox in May of 2023.

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