2007 supplemental first-round pick Brandon Hamilton allowed one run in 6 1/3 innings Friday in his debut for the Rookie GCL Tigers.
The 19-year-old Hamilton began pitching in the Midwest League in mid-May, but he was temporarily shut down after posting a 5.01 ERA and walking 28 in 32 2/3 innings. The Tigers knew that he was a raw talent when they picked him, so it wasn’t too much of a setback. He’ll get another crack at the Midwest League next year.
