- #
- 45
- Name
- Xander Hamilton
- Nationality
United States- Position
- Pitcher
- Opening Day Age
- 24
- Birthplace
- Raleigh, NC
- Birthdate
- 7/7/2001
- B/T
- L-R
- Ht
- 6-3
- Wt
- 236
- Current Team
- Rockers
- Raleigh native who played at Broughton+- High and played two seasons each at Appalachian State and Virginia Tech
- Started as a Hokie in 2020 and 2021, with nine appearances without a decision
- Moved to Appalachian State as a starter in 2022, go0ing 1-6 but striking out 62 in 43.2 innings
- Went 8-4 in 2023 over 16 starts, fanning 115 and walking 45 in 87.2 innings
- Selected in the 14th round of the 2023 MLB Draft by the Minnesota Twins
- Was 1-0 with a 1.62 ERA in 10 appearances at A+ Cedar Rapids and at the Twins’ Florida Complex League
- Had a stint on the 60 and 7-day injured lists
- Released by the Twins on 3/21/26
