Former Cardinal Mark Hamilton to Graduate and Become Doctor in New York Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
By Brady Williams
In 2010 and 2011, Mark Hamilton played in 47 games for the St. Louis Cardinals and earned a World Series ring for his effort. Now, almost decade later, he's accomplished something that might be even greater. Hamilton has spent the last few years studying in the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. This week, he'll be graduating as a medical doctor and going out into the field during the biggest health crisis the nation has ever seen.
The one-time first baseman said he'll be ready as ever to face down the terrifying disease.
"If they call me, I'm coming," Hamilton told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Almost nine years after his final at-bat for the #Cardinals, Mark Hamilton is set to become Dr. Mark Hamilton this Friday as he graduates from medical school -- in New York. https://t.co/94wcEwGz6e #stlcards #MLB
— Derrick S. Goold (@dgoold) April 7, 2020
Hamilton isn't the first in his family to make it through medical school. His father, Stanley, worked at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and was the head of laboratory medicine and pathology for years.
Always remember his 4th of July hit and slide into 1st against the Reds driving in only run in 1-0 win
— Tom Orf (@MU4124) April 7, 2020
Being a man of many talents, Hamilton had 12 hits and 4 RBI's in his career. In such a crazy time, seeing more capable doctors and nurses helping out is great. It's always comforting to know your doctor can handle pressure, and it's probably safe to say the batter's box prepared Hamilton for that.