Former Cardinal Mark Hamilton to Graduate and Become Doctor in New York Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Former St. Louis Cardinals player Mark Hamilton
Former St. Louis Cardinals player Mark Hamilton / Doug Benc/Getty Images

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.

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.

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.