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- Born: May 21, 1981
- Birthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Bats: Left
- Throws: Left
- Position: Outfield
- 2002: Suspended for substance abuse
- 2007: Debuted with Cincinnati Reds
- December 21, 2007: Traded to the Texas Rangers
- Hit a record 28 first-round home runs at the 2008 Home Run Derby
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Josh Hamilton is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Texas Rangers. Hamilton battled a serious drug addiction for several years before making his Major League debut with the Cincinnati Reds in 2007.
Hamilton is set to undergo surgery on June 16, 2009, for a "partial tear in his abdominal muscle." He is expected to be out of commission for four to six weeks.http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/11834646 Rangers' Hamilton to have surgery, likely to miss 4-6 weeks] (June 16, 2009)
Drug Abuse and Comeback
Hamilton was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in 1999 and began playing in the minor leagues. He was suspended in 2002 for violating MLB's substance abuse policy. He entered rehab for drug abuse, but would not complete the program and would fail more drug tests and received more suspensions. Hamilton said that he had been in rehab eight times since 2003 and had attempted suicide at least three times.Hamilton was finally allowed to return to the field in 2006, where he worked his way up through the minor leagues again. Hamilton signed with the Reds in 2007 and made his long delayed Major League debut on April 2, 2007. He would make his first start on April 10 and get his first career hit and home run. He would hit another home run the following night. Hamilton had a productive year, putting him in the running for the 2007 Baseball America Rookie of the Year Award.
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Josh Hamilton Questions
Should MLB punish Josh Hamilton for racy photos? 5 AnswersWhy should Josh Hamilton face any discipline? Did he break any rules of MLB. Did he break any laws? No he didn't. Did he do something he probably shouldn't ... read more
What's the good word on Josh Hamilton's health status? 1 AnswerJosh Hamilton is scheduled to have surgery tomorrow June 9th. They plan to repair a partially torn abdominal muscle. The Rangers expect him to be back and avail... read more
OPEN THREAD: NYC DJ Josh Link killed in bridge accident 2 Answersfirst and foremost my condolences to the family and friends of the bereave. i do not know him personally or even heard or saw any of his work. but it is very sa... read more
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Josh Hamilton Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Texas Rangers
- MLB.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight: 205
- Rookie Year: 2007
Josh Hamilton Timeline
- May 21, 1981: Born in Raleigh, North Carolina
- 1999: Drafted by Tampa Bay Devil Rays
- 2002: suspended for violating MLB's substance abuse policy
- 2006: Fully reinstated to baseball
- 2007: Makes Major League debut with Cincinnati Reds
- 2008: Traded to the Texas Rangers
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Josh Hamilton Relapses - And It's All Good! | The Starting Five http://tinyurl.com/ykz64qh
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@slobberknockers Yeah there is only so many time I can read your thoughts on Josh Hamilton
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Watching "Win A Date With Tad Hamilton". Bored. But it's Josh Duhamel and Topher Grace. Adorkable.
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@dp57 I have concerns about Josh Hamilton. It's like the scene from the movie Arthur: "A real woman could keep you from drinking."
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@PRINCE_OF_NY I still want a job as Josh Hamilton keeper or Ricky Williams Prantic healer. Both seem like easy money!
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