Josh Hamilton Biography

Fast Facts

• A Be the Match Ambassador of Hope, he released a public service announcement in support of the program called "Step Up to the Plate․ Be a Hero․"
• Married Katie Chadwick in 2004, but filed for divorce in 2015
• Was the top prospect in the 1999 MLB Draft
• At Athens Drive High School in Raleigh, N․C․, he was a standout outfielder and pitcher
• Quote: "I wasn't a normal high school guy․ I was focused on what I wanted to do, play baseball․"
• Quote: "[on returning to the Rangers] "Any time you spend time in a place, there's some sweat and work․ It always means something coming back․""
• An MLB outfielder best known for his time with the Texas Rangers