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Joey Hamilton and Edwin Jackson celebrate birthdays on September 9

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 4:13 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Joey Hamilton and Edwin Jackson celebrate birthdays on September 9

Summary

Former Major League Baseball pitchers Joey Hamilton and Edwin Jackson mark their birthdays today, September 9. Hamilton, who turned 56, previously pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays following a trade that sent Woody Williams to the San Diego Padres. Toronto management initially expected Hamilton to anchor their rotation, but he finished his tenure there with 14 wins over three seasons before the team released him. Jackson, celebrating his 43rd birthday, had a career that included two separate stints with the Blue Jays in 2011 and 2019. He concluded his career with a 107-133 record and 412 appearances for multiple clubs, while Hamilton finished his playing days with a 74-73 record.

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By the Numbers

•Joey Hamilton celebrates his 56th birthday today.
•Edwin Jackson turns 43 years old.
•Toronto acquired Hamilton in a trade involving Woody Williams.
•Hamilton finished his career with a 4.44 ERA over 242 games.
•Jackson played for the Blue Jays in 2011 and 2019.

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4:13 PMYahoo Sports — Happy Birthday Joey Hamilton

What they're saying

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Today marks Joey Hamilton’s 56th birthday. Coincidentally, it’s also my middle son’s birthday—happy birthday, Tommy! Joey arrived in Toronto as part of one of the worst trades of the Gord Ash era. The Jays sent Woody Williams, Carlos Almanzar, and Peter Tucci to San Diego in exchange for him. Dave Stewart, who had just joined […]
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