JOSH
HAMILTON
OF
Ht/Wt
6’4’’,
240 lbs
Bats/Throws
L /
L
Experience
9
years
Debut
Apr 2, 2007
Born
May 21, 1981
(43 yrs)
Raleigh, North Carolina
Hometown
Bradenton, Florida
Drafted
Drafted by Tampa Bay in 1999 (1/1).
Season Stats
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| GP Games Played
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AB At Bats
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R Runs
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H Hits
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2B Doubles
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3B Triples
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HR Home Runs
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RBI Runs Batted In
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BB Walks
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SO Strikeouts
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SB Stolen Bases
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CS Caught Stealing
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AVG Batting Average
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OBP On-Base Percentage
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SLG Slugging Percentage
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OPS On-Base Plus Slugging
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Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2017-04-21 |
Released by the Texas Rangers.
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| 2017-03-20 |
Assigned by the Texas Rangers to their minor league camp.
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| 2017-01-17 |
Re-signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract and invited to spring training.
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| 2016-08-23 |
Missed 125 games (left knee injury).
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| 2016-08-23 |
Released by the Texas Rangers.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AL | Most Valuable Player Award Most Valuable Player Award | 2010 |
| Lou Gehrig Memorial Award Best exemplifies the character of Lou Gehrig | 2013 | |
| AL | Silver Slugger Silver Slugger | 2012, 2010, 2008 |
| AL | American League Championship - Most Valuable Player American League Championship - Most Valuable Player | 2010 |
| MLB | Named to the All-Star Game Named to the All-Star Game | 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 |
| South Atlantic League (A) | Most Valuable Player Most Valuable Player | 2000 |
| South Atlantic League (A) | All-Star Team All-Star Team | 2000, 2000, 1999, 1999 |
| Class A | Player of the Year Baseball America | 2000 |
Scouting Report
Phenomenally athletic, he has a big frame and a sweet, powerful lefty swing. Runs effortlessly and has a great outfield arm. Can bat for huge power and good average and is a clutch RBI producer. Is a bit too injury-prone. Strikes out a little too much. Has struggled significantly with off-field issues, which have slightly curtailed his overall stardom, though he has overcome a lot of adversity.
Long Range Potential: Veteran slugger in decline, when healthy.
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