Josh Hamilton

Birth Name:

Joshua Holt Hamilton

Birth Place:

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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
At Athens Drive High School in Raleigh, N․C․, he was a standout outfielder and pitcher
Was the top prospect in the 1999 MLB Draft
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

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