James Sanford Hamby (July 29, 1897 – October 21, 1991), nicknamed "Cracker", was an American professional baseball catcher who played in parts of the 1926 and 1927 seasons for the New York Giants. Of his 55 career at bats, 52 came in 1927, when he had a batting average of .192. In 1926, Hamby had three at-bats late in the season without a hit. Hamby played in the minor leagues through 1933, but never appeared in another major league game.
Jim Hamby
| Given name: | James Sanford Hamby |
| Nicknames: | Cracker |
| Primary Pos: | Catcher |
| Hght/Wght: | 6'0" / 170 lbs |
| Bats/Throws: | R / R |
| Born: | Jul 29, 1897 in Wilkesboro, NC |
| Died: | Oct 21, 1991 in Springfield, IL (94 years old) |
| Debut: | Sep 20, 1926 |