going to rangers games during that 2009-2012 period was incredible. Globe life park and that team was just amazing. Hamilton had such a beautiful swing.
@CH-kl9qd Great memories with my boys taking them to the games when they were young. The new stadium is alot more enjoyable though...especially when they open the roof. Can't wait to go watch the college games there this February.
People need to get this thru their skulls. There are no 'what ifs' the man was a top tier ball player. He made it to the highest level along with millions of dollars. Respect his free will and decisions.
Few have any idea what I would of done or gave up in life to have that kind of talent. Nothing bothers me more to see natural can't miss talent have it all and throw it all away from drugs or anything else that is just plain stupid. You don't know everyone's situation in life that leads them down a path of destruction. I guess until you experience something first hand it's hard to relate to it.
@@cdeezy2718 I am not doubting his talent. I guess you believe using illegal drugs is free will. He's lucky and fortunate he's not in jail. Now if you're referring to his post baseball life I have no issues in what your saying to leave him alone.
Still one of my favorite players ever. Just shows how powerful drugs an alcohol can be even to someone who had all the talent and potential in the world. He was probably easily going to be in the HOF now he’s a name most don’t even know
Still the most naturally talented player I’ve ever seen. Won an MVP after losing a whole 6 years of his career to drugs. And then lost several more to injury/relapsing.
I was at a Tigers-Rangers game in Detroit and my dad got us tickets near the Texas dugout so I could try and get Josh to sign my copy of his auto biography. During the national anthem he saw me with the book and snuck through the tv camera area and signed it and gave me a fist bump and said thank you for reading. Been to a lot of games since then and have never seen an athlete do something like that. Absolute shame what’s happened in recent years.
When I was a kid, I played baseball at the same facility Josh rehabbed at in Florida. I remember he came back in 2011 to speak mine and a few other teams there - one of my favorite baseball memories as a kid. Seemed like a really awesome guy, hope he's doing better wherever he is today
Never have been a baseball fan, but being from the DFW area, Josh was on the news and sports radio often during those great 2010, and 2011 seasons, he made me a fan of him. I saw him at a local restaurant near south lake when he was in town for a court appearance, he was a towering giant of a man. I am 6'2 and he made me feel tiny. I miss watching him hit Bombs on the field. good luck to him and his family in the future.
I've watched a few of these videos about Josh, but this one touched me differently. This was informative and heartfelt. There's no judgement or accusations. Josh is a very good man. He's kind and unselfish and very giving. Playing Baseball was his passion and love. He knows God blessed him with a very special gift. Yes, Josh fell a lot, but when he sought God's help He lifted him up. We all fall. The trick is to keep getting back up. I haven't seen my friend Josh since 2005, but I pray he's still living in the faith and doing good.
That means a lot to hear. He had never received proper justice in previous videos which is what inspired me to pursue this project. Josh was always one of my favorite players to watch and I could tell he meant well. The demons that affected him are things none of us would wish on our worst enemy.
Josh will always be one of my favorite players of all time. His All-Star jersey from the game in NYC was the first official MLB jersey I purchased. Still have it, too. I really do wonder where he's at now, but imagine he is happiest out of the limelight. With all of the fame and notoriety that was thrown at him after joining the Rangers, it is no wonder he is at peace just being himself. I hope and pray he is doing well. Thank you for putting this together.
He’s the reason I’m a rangers fan. Not because my dad grew up in Dallas and has been a ranger fan his entire life. It’s because of Joshua Holt Hamilton.
As someone who struggles with alcohol addiction myself, this video rings so true in so many ways. It's amazing what a person can do while dealing with so many demons at the same time. Josh was a beast, and TRULY had the sweetest swing I ever saw, despite all of his issues. Thanks for making this video, Cam.
I'm glad that the video was able to resonate with you. It's a heavy message, and I wanted to portray it as accurately as I could. I wish you strength on your journey!
I met Josh in my hometown in Central Texas. Josh is one of the most humble and nice person anyone could ever meet. I met him a year after he retired, he's a really great guy
too injury prone, his drug abuse meant he missed a couple prime years, but his knee issues in his early 30s kept him out of the game. That has nothing to do with drug abuse
Keith Hernandez! I grew up in Pacifica, four years behind Keith… I’ve been a fan of his since I was eight years old and he was 12. If anybody wants to read a good baseball book, try “I am Keith Hernandez.” The audio version is read by him… It’s simply wonderful.
Josh is a great dude. I got to meet him when I was 10 or 11 at some alcohol charity thing and he was super nice to everyone. Talked to me for quite a while and signed my baseball. One of my all time favorite players
Thank you for sharing that story, it's been so heartwarming to hear the many positive experiences people have had with Josh. I hope he finds a way to keep his life in order, I always have rooted for him. Sweetest left handed swing in my lifetime.
This man made 400+ ft bombs look effortless, one of the purest swings in the game. Could've been a HOF worthy career if not for his off-field issues and his battle with addiction
See, I highly doubt it. He was injury prone and had knee problems. Even if he was clean, he wouldnt have had the longevity to make the HOF. He was also somebody who blamed ot hers for his own mistakes. I remember him blaming the 3rd base coach when he broke his arm sliding into home and I lost a lot of respect for him then, and that was in his MVP season. Then go to 2012 and he blames a slump on energy drinks and the color of his eyes. He had talent, but his flaws apart from the addictions, would have prevented him from being a hall of famer
Was my favorite player growing up. NC native like myself and actually graduated high school with my Deddy’s cousin. Always said that if Josh could’ve stayed clean and healthy then he would’ve arguably been one of the best players to ever go through the league.
@Chillbillvol2 okay, however in 2 World Series he did hit six home runs, had 40 hits, 8 doubles, 27 RBIs, 14 walks and stole five bases. He had the game winning home run until the closer surrendered two runs.
When Josh Hamilton was walking with Jesus there wasn't anything he could not do on the baseball field and sky was the limit for him. In God's sovereignty things did not pan out it does not subtract from how great this guy was at all. In a very short time Josh Hamilton did things on the baseball field that his contemporaries could not do and he almost hit a ball out of Yankee Stadium
One of my all time favorite players. I’m lucky enough to work at job where he comes in every so often. I help him out and have conversions with him. He’s one of the coolest dudes ever!
He had an amazing 4-5 yr run. Anyone would take that as a young kid. But, without bad luck and bad decisions it could have been 18-23 yr hall of fame career! The man could hit. So effortless hitting 500ft bombs. This is my number 1 in baseball what ifs.
Great video buddy!!! Another superb job🎉🎉🎉 i enjoyed seeing the resurrection of this man.. he was quite an inspiration.. keep up the fantastic content bud!
Probably one of the most gifted players ever to play. 6"4" 235 lbs., ran like a deer, threw 97 mph and hit for average and mind-blowing power (500' homers). Talked to a NY Yankee scout once, he said his talent was ridiculous. "He hit a ball once, a line shot seamed over the 2nd baseman's head he thought was going to be a single in the gap. It cleared the RF fence."
Josh Hamilton will always be one of the best players in Rangers history. It's a shame that he never won a World Series title, but he made quite the impact when he stepped up to the plate. He's the reason I became a Rangers fan and I have a T-shirt with his number on the back of it, and when I wear it back when they played in the regular season, they'd win.
Josh is a really good person. I have nothing but good things to say about him. He told me that he was just a regular guy that happened to play professional baseball
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it! I’ve always had fond memories of Hamilton’s sweet swing and incredible power numbers. I hope he can find his way again 🤞🏼
Josh was a beast when he was right. I did like watching him play. Can you do one for Ken Caminetti? He had a good career I thought, but sadly passed away...😢
Watcher this guy in the minors play for the charleston riverdogs, my 4 year old son now uses the signed glove by him and dwight smith(coach) at the time for teeball, might not mean much to others, but it means the world to me.
I'm still waiting for Mike Piazza prime video. He was drafted in the 62nd round and is the only player. In MLB history to be drafted that late and make it to the Hall of fame.
On Friday, Aug 13th 2010 against Boston, Hamilton went 4-5 with a double, a HR, a SB, and 4 runs including scoring the game tying run from 2nd on an infield single. He made three highlight reel catches in the outfield. Texas won 10-9 in extra innings. I’ve never seen a player dominate a game in so many ways like he did that night.
I was living in the DFW Area while Hamilton was with the Rangers. He was and is an extremist Drugs, Alcohol , Religion, Baseball Tattoos. He had all the Talent but had no “Backbone”. He had a “Wishbone” and it proved to be his worst enemy.
I was going to Reds games a lot during the season he was playing with them after finally reaching the majors. His natural ability was impossible to miss. His bat speed and throwing arm were one in a ten million. Elly De La Cruz is the same caliber of player although he swings and misses at too many pitches. He is a much younger though and will improve his ability to make contact
For those few years between 2009 to 2012 he was the best out there. I really thought his 2 run homer in game 6 was the clincher. Sadly the bullpen let us down. The worst part is that the demons consumed him again with the drugs and alcohol. At least the smart thing is he's staying out of the lime light.
In my opinion, Hamilton prime was 2010-2012 those were his best years of playing baseball it’s just sad how it all ended he could’ve been one of the best baseball players
it's tough to see an all time talent go to waste like that. I saw my first cousin who was the most gifted musician I've ever seen (could play any thing he heard just once almost perfectly) it really was a shame to see him die young because of drugs....
He was legit LeBron James of baseball. it was CRAZY. Fun Fact, I had the whole upper deck booing me when Hamilton hit that second homer @ Yankee stadium during the ALCS
Josh's 4 HR game, the other AB was a ground rule double (so technically it left the ballpark). Even more incredible, if my memory serves me, his last AB the game before, and first AB the game after were also HRs. So that would be 6HR and a ground rule double in 7 consecutive ABs.
Got his 1999 Topps Traded rookie card 10/10 PSA at a card show around 2006 or 2007 for $1 at a card show a seller had in a bargain bin (also an Adrian Beltre PSA 9 Topps Chrome rookie for $1 from the same seller). I only got them because he they were graded. Turns out Joshy decided to become one of the best MLB players of his era in the following several years. Oh and that Adrian Beltre guy turned out from looking like a dud who had a couple decent years to one of the greatest third basemen of all time and upcoming Hall of Fame first ballot candidate. Always look in the bargain bin, baseball fans, you might just get a gem (or two).
Ken Griffey Jr. Has the sweetest swing. Daryl strawberry is right behind him and I must say that Josh Hamilton is right there in 3rd. But of course we can't forget Ted Williams and Stan musual so they might be first and second. Awesome video. Could you please do a video on the Molina Brothers? Which one is the best? Catcher and also Jose Bautista how he just became an average or below average player and then became a superstar.
Josh Hamilton had the exclude ability to be one of the best players to ever play on an MLB field. But substance I’d any kind can destroy a persons dreams. Been there 1st hand as a catcher in the late 70.s. I lost it all because I lacked the discipline that was so very simple to follow. I have no one to blame but myself. Never could’ve been Bench or Yady, but I had the ability. I lacked the discipline. To young players, stay outta that crap. Your career is most important than the party. This is true my young players. Very true. I’d do anything to have that opportunity again. Think about this young guys. It’s for real
I believe it was Josh Beckett who was selected second in the draft to Hamilton if memory serves me correctly. Of course, unlike Hamilton, Beckett chose to pitch rather than be an everyday player, and also had great success.
Hey man I would love to see an Edgar Renteria video as he's from my hometown, it would make me really happy as he was one of the first players that helped me, as a colombian to fall in love with baseball!
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going to rangers games during that 2009-2012 period was incredible. Globe life park and that team was just amazing. Hamilton had such a beautiful swing.
I miss that park!
@@Cam23 love the new park because we have a ring there but nothing will replace the old park. It was so nice.
It was Hot...very very hot😂. I love the new stadium
@@shabba3450 worst sunburn of my life I got there. Day game right above first base dugout with no sunscreen. Couldn’t walk for a week
@CH-kl9qd Great memories with my boys taking them to the games when they were young. The new stadium is alot more enjoyable though...especially when they open the roof. Can't wait to go watch the college games there this February.
Hamilton's story is one of the saddest in baseball's history. One of the great what-ifs
People need to get this thru their skulls. There are no 'what ifs' the man was a top tier ball player. He made it to the highest level along with millions of dollars. Respect his free will and decisions.
Few have any idea what I would of done or gave up in life to have that kind of talent. Nothing bothers me more to see natural can't miss talent have it all and throw it all away from drugs or anything else that is just plain stupid. You don't know everyone's situation in life that leads them down a path of destruction. I guess until you experience something first hand it's hard to relate to it.
The last two years in Texas and his Angels time were pathetic at best..mentally weak
@@cdeezy2718 I am not doubting his talent. I guess you believe using illegal drugs is free will. He's lucky and fortunate he's not in jail. Now if you're referring to his post baseball life I have no issues in what your saying to leave him alone.
Crack
Still one of my favorite players ever. Just shows how powerful drugs an alcohol can be even to someone who had all the talent and potential in the world. He was probably easily going to be in the HOF now he’s a name most don’t even know
Well said, it’s sad the negative impact it had on wasting away a Hall of Fame talent.
Not just HOF, he had the potential to be one of the best of all time
@@capa0590well that’s what the hall of fame is, dork…
Still the most naturally talented player I’ve ever seen. Won an MVP after losing a whole 6 years of his career to drugs. And then lost several more to injury/relapsing.
Along with Mickey Mantle, best to ever play drunk baseball
David Wells through a no no hungover
@dustinbarlow1623 Doc Ellis threw a no-hitter on LSD.😂😂😂 It's still one of my favorite baseball stories.
GRIFFEY?
Dominant in prime. All time talent. Prob top 100 ever talents.
Agreed 💯
Pure talent, just in talent alone Top 10 of all time
This brought back crazy flashbacks. My childhood revolved around hamilton and these rangers teams
fuck im old
I was at a Tigers-Rangers game in Detroit and my dad got us tickets near the Texas dugout so I could try and get Josh to sign my copy of his auto biography.
During the national anthem he saw me with the book and snuck through the tv camera area and signed it and gave me a fist bump and said thank you for reading.
Been to a lot of games since then and have never seen an athlete do something like that. Absolute shame what’s happened in recent years.
That's exactly something Josh would do. He is a good man.
my first jersey as a kid man got his jersey twice once as a medium and once when i grew up to XL will always be a favorite for me
When I was a kid, I played baseball at the same facility Josh rehabbed at in Florida. I remember he came back in 2011 to speak mine and a few other teams there - one of my favorite baseball memories as a kid. Seemed like a really awesome guy, hope he's doing better wherever he is today
That’s a great memory thank you for sharing!
Never have been a baseball fan, but being from the DFW area, Josh was on the news and sports radio often during those great 2010, and 2011 seasons, he made me a fan of him. I saw him at a local restaurant near south lake when he was in town for a court appearance, he was a towering giant of a man. I am 6'2 and he made me feel tiny. I miss watching him hit Bombs on the field. good luck to him and his family in the future.
I've watched a few of these videos about Josh, but this one touched me differently. This was informative and heartfelt. There's no judgement or accusations. Josh is a very good man. He's kind and unselfish and very giving. Playing Baseball was his passion and love. He knows God blessed him with a very special gift. Yes, Josh fell a lot, but when he sought God's help He lifted him up. We all fall. The trick is to keep getting back up. I haven't seen my friend Josh since 2005, but I pray he's still living in the faith and doing good.
That means a lot to hear. He had never received proper justice in previous videos which is what inspired me to pursue this project. Josh was always one of my favorite players to watch and I could tell he meant well. The demons that affected him are things none of us would wish on our worst enemy.
Josh will always be one of my favorite players of all time. His All-Star jersey from the game in NYC was the first official MLB jersey I purchased. Still have it, too. I really do wonder where he's at now, but imagine he is happiest out of the limelight. With all of the fame and notoriety that was thrown at him after joining the Rangers, it is no wonder he is at peace just being himself. I hope and pray he is doing well. Thank you for putting this together.
He’s the reason I’m a rangers fan. Not because my dad grew up in Dallas and has been a ranger fan his entire life. It’s because of Joshua Holt Hamilton.
He got me hooked on the Rangers as well, being half the globe away even.
As someone who struggles with alcohol addiction myself, this video rings so true in so many ways. It's amazing what a person can do while dealing with so many demons at the same time. Josh was a beast, and TRULY had the sweetest swing I ever saw, despite all of his issues. Thanks for making this video, Cam.
I'm glad that the video was able to resonate with you. It's a heavy message, and I wanted to portray it as accurately as I could. I wish you strength on your journey!
The next #32 for the Texas Rangers will fullfill the potential that Josh Hamilton never reached.
Carter is gonna be a great player, but he's a completely different kind of hitter, he's not a power guy for 1
beautifully said!
I doubt Carter will win MVP but he's already got a ring so there's that
Hamilton reached his potential, all be it late. And unfortunately it didn’t last long.
I had forgot, just how good he was....Just shows you, how life comes at you at all angles. God bless him.
One of my favorite Rangers and players of all time. He was the first Rangers superstar I remember seeing play live and I loved it
I met Josh in my hometown in Central Texas. Josh is one of the most humble and nice person anyone could ever meet. I met him a year after he retired, he's a really great guy
If he was never on drugs he would have been one of the greats. He was absolutely insane.
Agreed 💯
too injury prone, his drug abuse meant he missed a couple prime years, but his knee issues in his early 30s kept him out of the game. That has nothing to do with drug abuse
Keith Hernandez! I grew up in Pacifica, four years behind Keith… I’ve been a fan of his since I was eight years old and he was 12.
If anybody wants to read a good baseball book, try “I am Keith Hernandez.” The audio version is read by him… It’s simply wonderful.
I’ve seen this guy sign autographs for an entire stadium. He’s an awesome dude.
Can still remember that 4 home run game. At the time, it was super frustrating.
Josh is a great dude. I got to meet him when I was 10 or 11 at some alcohol charity thing and he was super nice to everyone. Talked to me for quite a while and signed my baseball. One of my all time favorite players
Thank you for sharing that story, it's been so heartwarming to hear the many positive experiences people have had with Josh. I hope he finds a way to keep his life in order, I always have rooted for him. Sweetest left handed swing in my lifetime.
The crowds reaction when Hamilton made contact in that home run derby in New York was epic!!
This man made 400+ ft bombs look effortless, one of the purest swings in the game. Could've been a HOF worthy career if not for his off-field issues and his battle with addiction
Definitely 💯
See, I highly doubt it. He was injury prone and had knee problems. Even if he was clean, he wouldnt have had the longevity to make the HOF. He was also somebody who blamed ot hers for his own mistakes. I remember him blaming the 3rd base coach when he broke his arm sliding into home and I lost a lot of respect for him then, and that was in his MVP season. Then go to 2012 and he blames a slump on energy drinks and the color of his eyes. He had talent, but his flaws apart from the addictions, would have prevented him from being a hall of famer
@@nicholasbrown4109 No doubt the drug and alcohol problems were partially to blame for his body falling apart on him early.
The fact that his teammates understood and celebrated with ginger ale really touched me. What a great and wonderful group of teammates!
Texas looked out for Josh! 🙌🏼
He came damn close to hitting 5 home runs during the 4hr game vs the orioles. I wish he had done that and be immortalized forever.
Was my favorite player growing up. NC native like myself and actually graduated high school with my Deddy’s cousin. Always said that if Josh could’ve stayed clean and healthy then he would’ve arguably been one of the best players to ever go through the league.
All time great talent with a gorgeous swing and he was clutch
@Chillbillvol2 okay, however in 2 World Series he did hit six home runs, had 40 hits, 8 doubles, 27 RBIs, 14 walks and stole five bases. He had the game winning home run until the closer surrendered two runs.
@Chillbillvol2 that's clutch
@Chillbillvol2 I didn't say perfect
When Josh Hamilton was walking with Jesus there wasn't anything he could not do on the baseball field and sky was the limit for him. In God's sovereignty things did not pan out it does not subtract from how great this guy was at all. In a very short time Josh Hamilton did things on the baseball field that his contemporaries could not do and he almost hit a ball out of Yankee Stadium
One of my all time favorite players. I’m lucky enough to work at job where he comes in every so often. I help him out and have conversions with him. He’s one of the coolest dudes ever!
Thank you for sharing that is really cool!
He had an amazing 4-5 yr run. Anyone would take that as a young kid. But, without bad luck and bad decisions it could have been 18-23 yr hall of fame career! The man could hit. So effortless hitting 500ft bombs. This is my number 1 in baseball what ifs.
He was my favorite player, he’s the reason I wore 32 all throughout my playing days
Hamilton probably would've had 3,000 hits and 500 homers if he hadn't fallen into drugs
Maybe, he had terrible knee problems.
Great video buddy!!! Another superb job🎉🎉🎉 i enjoyed seeing the resurrection of this man.. he was quite an inspiration.. keep up the fantastic content bud!
Thank you Chris! 😄
@@Cam23 you're very welcome! I got spoiled and got to listen to this and the Pujols one you did, today! Can't wait for the next one bud!
Probably one of the most gifted players ever to play. 6"4" 235 lbs., ran like a deer, threw 97 mph and hit for average and mind-blowing power (500' homers). Talked to a NY Yankee scout once, he said his talent was ridiculous. "He hit a ball once, a line shot seamed over the 2nd baseman's head he thought was going to be a single in the gap. It cleared the RF fence."
One of the greatest of all time
Josh Hamilton will always be one of the best players in Rangers history. It's a shame that he never won a World Series title, but he made quite the impact when he stepped up to the plate. He's the reason I became a Rangers fan and I have a T-shirt with his number on the back of it, and when I wear it back when they played in the regular season, they'd win.
He was a amazing player my rangers should have one back to back world series in 2010/2011
Josh is a really good person. I have nothing but good things to say about him. He told me that he was just a regular guy that happened to play professional baseball
I read his book and I definitely recommend it to everyone who wants to learn more about Hamilton.
The ultimate "what could of been". Still the most raw talented baseball player I've ever seen even above KGJ
could have or could've
Amazing video, I really miss those days, he was a monster of a player with a beautifully harmonic swing. Hope he has gotten better
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it! I’ve always had fond memories of Hamilton’s sweet swing and incredible power numbers. I hope he can find his way again 🤞🏼
Josh you will always be loved
Josh was a beast when he was right. I did like watching him play.
Can you do one for Ken Caminetti? He had a good career I thought, but sadly passed away...😢
Watcher this guy in the minors play for the charleston riverdogs, my 4 year old son now uses the signed glove by him and dwight smith(coach) at the time for teeball, might not mean much to others, but it means the world to me.
I'm still waiting for Mike Piazza prime video. He was drafted in the 62nd round and is the only player. In MLB history to be drafted that late and make it to the Hall of fame.
The ginger ale celebration was so wholesome
Agreed! Shows how much his teammates and the organization cared about him
Yeah for the next the insane prime CANSECO THE FREAKING BEAST
Hamilton was an extremely good ball player and was a good adversity story.
Everyone was pulling for him
Such an inspiring story. Really sad to see people romanticize drugs because of reasons like this.
On Friday, Aug 13th 2010 against Boston, Hamilton went 4-5 with a double, a HR, a SB, and 4 runs including scoring the game tying run from 2nd on an infield single. He made three highlight reel catches in the outfield. Texas won 10-9 in extra innings. I’ve never seen a player dominate a game in so many ways like he did that night.
He could change a game in so many ways during his prime. 2010 was incredibly special
I was living in the DFW Area while Hamilton was with the Rangers. He was and is an extremist Drugs, Alcohol , Religion, Baseball Tattoos. He had all the Talent but had no “Backbone”. He had a “Wishbone” and it proved to be his worst enemy.
I was going to Reds games a lot during the season he was playing with them after finally reaching the majors. His natural ability was impossible to miss. His bat speed and throwing arm were one in a ten million. Elly De La Cruz is the same caliber of player although he swings and misses at too many pitches. He is a much younger though and will improve his ability to make contact
well it doesn't take long to see who inspired Hamilton as a lefty at the plate...I recognize Junior's swing mechanics anywhere.
Josh Hamilton's .359 BA in 2010 wasn't just the American League leading average; it also led the entire league by a significant margin of .023 points.
If Hamilton never left Texas, he'd be a first ballot hall of famer. One of my favorite players of all time and has one the best swings of all time.
i was at that game at 6:51.. 2 run home run to win the game with 2 outs.. probably the best game i’ve ever been to
I remember when he played for the Riverdogs in A ball. Guy was an awesome athlete.
Dang you saw him early on! That’s really cool
like to see the prime of Mcgwire crazy HR/AB ratio from 1995-2001
McGwire’s prime would go crazy 😮
2011 team may have not won ws but that was the best rangers squad ever.
Can you do the insane prime of Yadier Molina pls
Great video. Well done. Hammy is still my favorite of all time. I still wear his 2010 World Series jersey. ⚾️
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video
For those few years between 2009 to 2012 he was the best out there. I really thought his 2 run homer in game 6 was the clincher. Sadly the bullpen let us down. The worst part is that the demons consumed him again with the drugs and alcohol. At least the smart thing is he's staying out of the lime light.
Great job as usual! Please do one on Shawn Green
Thank you, and great suggestion!
Can you do one with Jeff Mathis? That would be amazing!@@Cam23
As much talent as anyone I’ve seen
In my opinion, Hamilton prime was 2010-2012 those were his best years of playing baseball it’s just sad how it all ended he could’ve been one of the best baseball players
it's tough to see an all time talent go to waste like that. I saw my first cousin who was the most gifted musician I've ever seen (could play any thing he heard just once almost perfectly) it really was a shame to see him die young because of drugs....
I’m sorry to hear that, I firmly believe that most of us know someone who has battled with alcohol or drugs
Knew this was gonna bang. Liked before even watching
I appreciate the kind words! It means a lot to have your support of the channel
Insane prime of Eddie Murray
He was legit LeBron James of baseball. it was CRAZY. Fun Fact, I had the whole upper deck booing me when Hamilton hit that second homer @ Yankee stadium during the ALCS
beautiful swing
Renegades are my hometown team! They adding onto the stadium now
Yeah,it's gonna be freekin awesome!!!
Bobby Jenks had a very great start to his career. Won a world series. Closer against a powerful AL in the playoffs.
Thank you Josh Hamilton for your contribution with the Texas Rangers .
😊
I remember when he first started with the rangers… he was really Griffey II. I hope he’s at peace now
Another awesome video
Thank you! 🙌🏼
I love his swing and talent so much. I wished he never got into drugs.
Josh's 4 HR game, the other AB was a ground rule double (so technically it left the ballpark). Even more incredible, if my memory serves me, his last AB the game before, and first AB the game after were also HRs. So that would be 6HR and a ground rule double in 7 consecutive ABs.
Got his 1999 Topps Traded rookie card 10/10 PSA at a card show around 2006 or 2007 for $1 at a card show a seller had in a bargain bin (also an Adrian Beltre PSA 9 Topps Chrome rookie for $1 from the same seller). I only got them because he they were graded. Turns out Joshy decided to become one of the best MLB players of his era in the following several years. Oh and that Adrian Beltre guy turned out from looking like a dud who had a couple decent years to one of the greatest third basemen of all time and upcoming Hall of Fame first ballot candidate. Always look in the bargain bin, baseball fans, you might just get a gem (or two).
Bro had the most potential I've ever seen
Ken Griffey Jr. Has the sweetest swing. Daryl strawberry is right behind him and I must say that Josh Hamilton is right there in 3rd. But of course we can't forget Ted Williams and Stan musual so they might be first and second. Awesome video. Could you please do a video on the Molina Brothers? Which one is the best? Catcher and also Jose Bautista how he just became an average or below average player and then became a superstar.
Angel fan here, so you already know my take on this guy!
All I can say is he owes this club millions of dollars
blame that cadaver arte moreno
@@podcat0185 YUP! Moreno is basically a star-struck fan with money. He knows as much about MLB as the guy working the taco wagon!
DUDE WAS SUCH A BALLER
It's crazy how drugs and alcohol are more fun than playing in the World Series, being MVP, and winning the Home Run Derby.
My favorite player.
Love the videos!! Please do Bagwell!
he was just casually shopping around in Academy so I took a picture with him 3 years ago
Josh Hamilton had the exclude ability to be one of the best players to ever play on an MLB field. But substance I’d any kind can destroy a persons dreams. Been there 1st hand as a catcher in the late 70.s. I lost it all because I lacked the discipline that was so very simple to follow. I have no one to blame but myself. Never could’ve been Bench or Yady, but I had the ability. I lacked the discipline. To young players, stay outta that crap. Your career is most important than the party. This is true my young players. Very true. I’d do anything to have that opportunity again. Think about this young guys. It’s for real
Josh had a great little peak there....sorry he had demons, hope he's doing ok now. Life is way more important than baseball.
Would you mind doing Alfonso Soriano? He’s so underrated it’s ridiculous
I believe it was Josh Beckett who was selected second in the draft to Hamilton if memory serves me correctly. Of course, unlike Hamilton, Beckett chose to pitch rather than be an everyday player, and also had great success.
Roy Silver was friends and high school teammates with my dad. He’s the one responsible for him being able to have this insane prime at all.
Definitely 💯
Could you do one of these for Tim Lincecum? Another player with an insane prime that wasn't able to keep it going long enough for the hall of fame
He definitely fits the bill, he’s a player I’m looking forward to making a video about
Man the dude had over 1000 hits in seven seasons he could’ve easily been in the hall it kills me cause the dude made trout an Bryce look like rookies
That was great
Sandberg!
This...... This is my Childhood Texas Rangers. Man i wish they won that 2011 WS
2023 title was for those early 2010s teams
Top 5 Most Talented Player of the last 70 years: Hamilton, ARod, Bonds, Mantle and Mays
Hey man I would love to see an Edgar Renteria video as he's from my hometown, it would make me really happy as he was one of the first players that helped me, as a colombian to fall in love with baseball!