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    Josh Hamilton: An Unauthorized Biography
    Josh Hamilton: An Unauthorized Biography
    Josh Hamilton: An Unauthorized Biography
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    Josh Hamilton: An Unauthorized Biography

    By Belmont and Belcourt Biographies

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    Josh Hamilton is one of the most talented baseball players in the world today. Most fans are aware of his MVP status, but in order to truly understand Josh Hamilton, you must first understand where he came from. "Josh Hamilton: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Hamilton's upbringing, his high school and minor league careers, his battle with drugs and alcohol, and his breakthrough into the MLB all the way through the 2012 season.

    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.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPrice World Publishing
    Release dateMay 31, 2012
    ISBN9781619841710
    Josh Hamilton: An Unauthorized Biography

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      Book preview

      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

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