Having gone to several Ranger’s games in Hamilton’s day, he was always signing autographs for kids. More than any other player on his team. I’ll always remember that.
Don’t care what anyone says, he was the greatest baseball player I ever witnessed in his prime after the comeback. His baseball instincts and pure ability from the speed, power and athleticism standpoint. Man I loved watching him play. His body broke down quick though. When the injuries started, they didn’t quit. And then just the constant scrutiny. Always rooted for him because I didn’t think most people had the ability to comprehend how good he was. Those were some good years watching Ranger baseball.
His story had the makings of a great comeback, but it went crashing down. Much like Gooden, Strawberry, and others it was difficult to overcome addiction to drugs and alcohol abuse. Watched the Home Run derby in '08, he was a star. Even though, he didn't win. Once had a shirt with his name and jersey number on the back of it. Wore it all the time. Man, this is something.
That is a good comparison to Strawberry and Gooden
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He also was part of a tragedy when a dad was killed trying to catch a thrown ball by Hamilton in the stands. Josh was a good man, addiction is terrible for all occupations..
I was lucky enough to see Josh Hamilton play an exhibition game with the Rangers in Myrtle Beach SC our single team Myrtle Beach pelicans had become an affiliate of the Rangers and it was coming off them being the AL the exhibition was against university of coastal Carolina. And every time he came up to bat the crowd went insane standing room only in that little single ballpark. Man was so talented it's a shame he never got to see his full potentia
One of the most talented guys in the history of the game to step on the diamond. I followed him back when he was the best thing coming out of hs. to his minor league days with the river dogs. He finally made it to the show and showed off his greatness but his extra curricular activities held him back
@@BBUYTTV imagine how good you have to be to enter the majors at 26 yrs old. baseball doesn't care. Teams are already focused on the next high school and college crop not some 26 year old with his demons....but ability always wins out at the end of the day and Josh had it.
Hamilton was the best hitter I’ve ever seen while in his prime. Pleasure to watch sad he had addiction issues. Healthy and not addicted Josh Hamilton would have been one of the best hitters of all time
Beyond his career he's continued to struggle. Just a short time after his Texas Rangers hall of fame induction, he was brought up on charges related to abusing one of his daughters. He would later plead guilty to lesser charges which resulted in parole, anger management, regular drug testing, and community service. Since then not much news, which mean he probably filled the requirements of his parole, allowing him to be in contact with his children again.
@@BBUYTTV Ya man I loved his story his bat was electric I was mad when we traded him but the reds never pay anyone unless it's Griffey who where still paying today.
@@BBUYTTV Ya elly de la Cruz is electric and we got a lot of young talent but being a Bengals and reds fan over the years has damaged my confidence in management
Do you know how much coke and how long you have to do it for to become physically addicted? At least an 8ball, most like more, a day for over a year. You are not innocent when "contracting" the disease of coke adiction.
Having gone to several Ranger’s games in Hamilton’s day, he was always signing autographs for kids. More than any other player on his team. I’ll always remember that.
That is good to hear. Thank you for sharing your experience
Don’t care what anyone says, he was the greatest baseball player I ever witnessed in his prime after the comeback. His baseball instincts and pure ability from the speed, power and athleticism standpoint. Man I loved watching him play. His body broke down quick though. When the injuries started, they didn’t quit. And then just the constant scrutiny. Always rooted for him because I didn’t think most people had the ability to comprehend how good he was. Those were some good years watching Ranger baseball.
No doubt he was fun to watch!
Yes! My husband, son, and I would always go to the Rangers games when he played. Those are some of the best times of my life! I miss it 😪
His story had the makings of a great comeback, but it went crashing down. Much like Gooden, Strawberry, and others it was difficult to overcome addiction to drugs and alcohol abuse. Watched the Home Run derby in '08, he was a star. Even though, he didn't win. Once had a shirt with his name and jersey number on the back of it. Wore it all the time. Man, this is something.
That is a good comparison to Strawberry and Gooden
He also was part of a tragedy when a dad was killed trying to catch a thrown ball by Hamilton in the stands. Josh was a good man, addiction is terrible for all occupations..
No doubt and it affects all walks of life
I hope he's getting the help that he needs. Being in the grips of an addiction is horrible.
@@RafaelSale Me too. Addiction is awful
I was lucky enough to see Josh Hamilton play an exhibition game with the Rangers in Myrtle Beach SC our single team Myrtle Beach pelicans had become an affiliate of the Rangers and it was coming off them being the AL the exhibition was against university of coastal Carolina. And every time he came up to bat the crowd went insane standing room only in that little single ballpark. Man was so talented it's a shame he never got to see his full potentia
So cool when you can see players in smaller venues
One of the most talented guys in the history of the game to step on the diamond. I followed him back when he was the best thing coming out of hs. to his minor league days with the river dogs. He finally made it to the show and showed off his greatness but his extra curricular activities held him back
So much talent. Wish he could have managed himself a bit better. Thank you for the comment!
@@BBUYTTV imagine how good you have to be to enter the majors at 26 yrs old. baseball doesn't care. Teams are already focused on the next high school and college crop not some 26 year old with his demons....but ability always wins out at the end of the day and Josh had it.
Hamilton was the best hitter I’ve ever seen while in his prime. Pleasure to watch sad he had addiction issues. Healthy and not addicted Josh Hamilton would have been one of the best hitters of all time
@@Geloskeelo wish we could have seen the healthy version all of the way through his career
I read his book and was impactful to read. Always pulling for him
@@DiscoStu3369 it’s been a tough road but he has still achieved a lot
Miss you, buddy.
Beyond his career he's continued to struggle. Just a short time after his Texas Rangers hall of fame induction, he was brought up on charges related to abusing one of his daughters. He would later plead guilty to lesser charges which resulted in parole, anger management, regular drug testing, and community service. Since then not much news, which mean he probably filled the requirements of his parole, allowing him to be in contact with his children again.
The typical sad chain of events for an addict unfortunately. Hopefully he can keep it on the straight and narrow going forward
He was originally charged with a felony and faced 10 yrs in prison. He was lucky to get plea bargain
@@Rick-xq1rf he is his own worst enemy
He became a SUPER BEAST at the plate, no need to knock him down for his younger years robot.
Josh Hamilton would’ve been the greatest player ever had he not had so many off the field problems😣
@@Owenthebaseballguy he is his own worst enemy
@@BBUYTTV well said
I get the talent, he showed it, but Josh seems like that guy that people get hurt around him.
Based on his track record I would say that is pretty accurate
the coke made him faster at a young age but the sleep deprivation and bad eating and no workouts caused his demise
Coke doesn't make anyone faster - you may think you're faster but you arent
I promise you coke doesnt do that. I’m more than certain that he drank and did coke after games. Not during
I remember when he was on my reds
That was when it all started to turn around for him
@@BBUYTTV Ya man I loved his story his bat was electric I was mad when we traded him but the reds never pay anyone unless it's Griffey who where still paying today.
@@aarongrabel4201 Glad you liked it...I think the Reds have brighter days ahead!
@@BBUYTTV Ya elly de la Cruz is electric and we got a lot of young talent but being a Bengals and reds fan over the years has damaged my confidence in management
Probably one of the all-time best rule 5 draft selections
Disappointed in the vid, wanted to hear more detail, sounds like ai voice
Do you know how much coke and how long you have to do it for to become physically addicted? At least an 8ball, most like more, a day for over a year. You are not innocent when "contracting" the disease of coke adiction.
Just say you have no clue how addiction works 😂
What are you even saying ? 😂