Josh Hamilton: An Unauthorized Biography
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Hamilton's exceptional talents and off-field issues have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn why so many fans love Hamilton so much. From family to baseball to the future, all you need to know about Josh Hamilton is right here, right now, in the most up to date coverage of Josh Hamilton's life.
This book also includes all of Josh Hamilton's MLB statistics.
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Josh Hamilton - Belmont and Belcourt Biographies
JOSH HAMILTON
An Unauthorized Biography
Copyright © 2013 by Belmont & Belcourt Biographies
All rights reserved. Neither this book nor any parts within it may be sold or reproduced in any form without permission.
eISBN: 9781619841710
Table Of Contents
Introduction
Early Career
2000- Minor Leagues
2001
A First Time for Drugs?
2002
2003- A Lost Season and the Start of Very Bad Things
2004-2006
Cincinnati Reds (2007)
Traded to the Texas Rangers
2008
2009
2010: Potential Becomes Reality
2011
2012
Drugs and Alcohol
Nightclub Incidents
Family
Josh Hamilton: The Player and the Man
Closing
Statistics
Introduction
Joshua Holt Hamilton was born May 21, 1981 in Raleigh, North Carolina. His parents, Linda and Tony Hamilton, were both elite athletes in their youth. Tony was a baseball and football star in high school, while Linda was a top amateur softball player. The two met on a baseball diamond and were married six months later. The couple had two boys: Josh and his older brother, Jason. Tony worked at a Ditch Witch dealership in their hometown. He spent every free moment grooming the careers of his wife and two sons, whom he loved dearly. Tony was a demanding coach to his sons, but he gave out discipline hand-in-hand with advice to provide them with balance.
As far back as Josh can remember, his life was focused on becoming a top draft choice and then a professional baseball star. His parents still have a scrap of paper from grade school on which he scrawled detailed plans for becoming a major leaguer. His teacher told him to follow his dreams. Support from friends, family, and the community was never lacking. It could be said that he was, perhaps, born to be an athlete.
Josh ran track and played football and soccer in addition to baseball in his youth. Eventually, he chose to play baseball exclusively. His father, Tony, would throw endless hours of pitches to his youngest son, with mother Linda shagging flies. Josh switched to wooden bats when his teammates were using aluminum. He also worked out with a medicine ball to strengthen his hands and wrists. His dedication and commitment to being a great athlete were already evident.
Jason, meanwhile, was busy setting all kinds of records at Athens Drive High School in Raleigh. Josh would go on to break just about all of them. As he filled out, Josh became a