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Josh Hamilton

Texas Rangers

1981/05/21 30

6-4 240

Raleigh, NC

L / L

5

the Tampa Bay Rays in 1999 (1st round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 2 7 3 2 0 0 1 3 1 1 0 0 .286 .375 .714
career Total 589 2263 368 698 142 17 118 425 203 458 36 9 .308 .366 .543

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • 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. Has overcome a lot of adversity.
Flaws
  • Is a bit too injury-prone. Strikes out a little too much. Has struggled significantly with off-field issues.
Career Potential
  • Elite all-around outfielder and slugger, when healthy.
  • AwardsNamed to the All-Star GameAL - Most Valuable Player AwardAL - Silver SluggerAL - American League Championship - Most Valuable PlayerNamed to the All-Star GameNamed to the All-Star GameAL - Silver SluggerNamed to the All-Star GameClass A- - All-Star Team (Baseball America)South Atlantic League (A) - All-Star TeamClass A - Player of the Year (Baseball America)South Atlantic League (A) - Most Valuable PlayerShort Season - All-Star Team (Baseball America)Appalachian League (R) - All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 10, 2011 Missed 1 game (personal reasons).
September 9, 2011 Personal reasons, day-to-day.
May 23, 2011 Missed 36 games (right arm injury).
April 13, 2011 Right arm injury, 15-day DL.
February 10, 2011 Re-signed by the Texas Rangers to a two-year contract.
October 1, 2010 Missed 24 games (ribcage injury).
September 5, 2010 Ribcage injury, sidelined indefinitely.
September 3, 2010 Missed 1 game (right knee injury).
September 1, 2010 Right knee injury, day-to-day.
August 1, 2010 Missed 1 game (right knee tendinitis).
July 31, 2010 Right knee tendinitis, day-to-day.
January 19, 2010 Re-signed by the Texas Rangers to a one-year contract.
October 4, 2009 Missed the last 6 games of the regular season (back injury).
September 29, 2009 Back injury, late August.
September 25, 2009 Missed 19 games (back injury).
September 4, 2009 Back injury, day-to-day.
July 6, 2009 Missed 30 games (abdominal injury).
June 2, 2009 Abdominal injury, early September.
May 22, 2009 Missed 1 game (groin).
May 21, 2009 Groin, day-to-day.
May 20, 2009 Missed 1 game (groin).
May 19, 2009 Groin, day-to-day.
May 12, 2009 Missed 13 games (rib injury).
May 1, 2009 Rib injury, early September.
April 27, 2009 Rib injury, day-to-day.
August 28, 2008 Missed 1 game (toothache).
August 27, 2008 Toothache, day-to-day.
August 15, 2008 Missed 1 game (personal reasons).
August 14, 2008 Personal reasons, day-to-day.
June 26, 2008 Missed 1 game (left knee injury).
June 25, 2008 Left knee injury, day-to-day.
June 10, 2008 Missed 1 game (viral infection).
June 8, 2008 Viral infection, day-to-day.
February 15, 2008 Signed by the Texas Rangers to a one-year contract.
October 1, 2007 Missed the last 17 games of the regular season (hamstring).
September 27, 2007 Hamstring, day-to-day.
August 12, 2007 Missed 29 games (wrist injury).
July 12, 2007 Wrist injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to July 8th).
July 8, 2007 Wrist injury, day-to-day.
June 4, 2007 Missed 16 games (stomach injury).
May 22, 2007 Stomach injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to May 19).
May 19, 2007 Stomach injury, day-to-day.
February 22, 2007 Re-signed by the Cincinnati Reds to a one-year contract.
December 7, 2006 Selected by the Chicago Cubs from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the Rule 5 Major League Draft.
December 7, 2006 Acquired from the Chicago Cubs.
November 18, 2005 Outrighted to Durham (AAA).
November 15, 2005 Reinstated from the restricted list
October 4, 2004 Missed entire 2004 season (suspended by MLB).
March 19, 2004 Suspended by MLB for the 2004 season for violating baseball's drug policy.
February 29, 2004 Removed from the 40-man roster and placed on the restricted list.
February 17, 2004 Suspended by MLB and fined for violating major league baseball's drug policy.
February 5, 2004 Re-signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a one-year contract.
May 13, 2003 Has been granted personal leave for the remainder of the season.
March 10, 2003 Optioned to Orlando (AA).
February 11, 2003 Agreed to terms with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on a one-year contract.
November 20, 2002 Added to the 40-man roster by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
March 13, 2002 Assigned to minor league camp.
February 5, 2002 Invited to spring training by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
March 27, 2001 Assigned to minor league camp.

Trades

December 21, 2007 Cincinnati Reds traded Josh Hamilton to the Texas Rangers for Edinson Volquez and Danny Herrera.
December 7, 2006 Chicago Cubs traded Josh Hamilton to the Cincinnati Reds for cash considerations.
June 2, 1999 Drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 1st round in 1999.

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