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Josh Hamilton
Josh Hamilton on May 10, 2012.jpg
Hamilton with the Rangers in 2012
Outfielder
Born: (1981-05-21) May 21, 1981 (age 42)
Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 2, 2007, for the Cincinnati Reds
Last MLB appearance
October 4, 2015, for the Texas Rangers
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
David Ortiz (September 2007)
Adrián Beltré (September 2011)
American League Player of the Month
April 2008, May 2008
April 2012, May 2012
Succeeded by
Preceded by Batters with 4 home runs in one game
May 8, 2012
Succeeded by
Preceded by Best Major League Baseball Player ESPY Award
2012
Succeeded by