San Marcos native David Hamilton is a World Series champion.
The former University of Texas standout helped the Milwaukee Brewers win the 2026 title, batting .333 across 13 postseason games. Milwaukee clinched the championship with a 4-1 win over Tampa Bay in Game 5 on Wednesday.
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The 29-year-old infielder had nine hits, including two home runs, and drove in six runs in 27 at-bats. He also stole three bases, scored seven runs and posted a .950 OPS.
Hamilton hit .245 during the regular season, with 83 hits, four home runs, 26 RBIs and 30 stolen bases in 339 at-bats.
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Born Sept. 29, 1997, in San Marcos, Hamilton played college baseball at Texas before the Milwaukee Brewers selected him in the eighth round of the 2019 MLB Draft, 253rd overall.
He made his major league debut June 21, 2023.
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In his MLB regular-season career, Hamilton has recorded 195 hits, 18 home runs, 73 RBIs and 87 stolen bases.
Hamilton also contributed to the championship-clinching win Wednesday, driving in a run with a fifth-inning single as Milwaukee beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to secure the franchise’s first World Series title.
