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Josh Hamilton Wiki Biography
- Joshua Holt Hamilton, born of Scottish descent on 21 May 1981, is an American professional baseball player.
- He plays as an outfielder for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball(MLB), having previously played for the team from 2008 to 2012, and to the present, from 2015.
- As a professional player, he also played a big role for the Cincinnati Reds in 2007 and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2013-2014.
- He is renowned for his five-time MLB All-Star appearances, as well as the coveted 2010 American League Most Valuable Player award.
- Josh Hamilton, as of early 2016, is reported to be worth $40 million.
- It is estimated that he receives a whopping annual salary of up to $25 million, which contributes significantly to and should ensure that his total net worth continues to increase.
- Playing for the Texas Rangers, Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim has added greatly to his wealth.
- Having been born and brought up in Raleigh, North Carolina, Hamilton schooled at Athens Drive High where he established his prowess as both an outfielder and also as a pitcher.
- When choosing for the Reds, the Chicago Cubs picked Hamilton in the Rule 5 draft, after which he was bought for $100,000 by the Rangers.
- During the 2008 season, he was named to the All-Star team, and Hamilton scored 28 home runs while competing in the Home Run Derby, which he completed with 35 runs, making him just the second to reach that record of all time.
- Hamilton was soon named as the player of the month after being traded to the Texas Rangers.
- He once again took the title of The Player of The Month, leaving him the first player in AL history to receive the Player of the Month award twice in a row within the first two months of the season.
- He then featured on the cover of the 2008 issue of Sports Illustrated.
- On 9th July 2008, Hamilton also hit his first walk-off home run.
- Hamilton was named the sixth player in MLB history to get an intentional walk with the bases loaded on the 17th of August.
- He became a front runner for the AL MVP Award, after which he won the AL Players Choice Awards in 2010, through his prowess and tremendous hard work.
- He signed up for $24 million with the Texas Rangers, which saw him dramatically boost his net worth.
- Hamilton was also chosen for five All-Star games, 2008-12, and three Silver Slugger Awards, 2008, 2010, and 2012.
- In 2004, Hamilton married Katie, the daughter of his rehab mentor Chadwick, in his personal life; they filed for divorce after eleven years, following Josh’s relapse.
Josh Hamilton Quick Info
| Net Worth | $40 Million |
| Salary | $25 Million |
| Date Of Birth | May 21, 1981 |
| Place Of Birth | Raleigh, North Carolina, USA |
| Profession | Professional baseball player |
| Education | Athens Drive High School |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Katie Chadwick (m. 2004) |
| IMDB | www.imdb.com/name/nm3054139 |
| Awards | American League Most Valuable Player (2010), MVP Honours in the South Atlantic League All-Star, MVP of the 2010 ALCS, AL Players Choice Awards (2010), Silver Slugger Awards (2008,2010,2012) |
Josh Hamilton Important Facts
- Has 4 daughters – Michaela Grace August 14, 2008; Julia Shea March 14, 2001; Stella Faith September 9, 2011; Sierra Elise August 22, 2005.
- Outfielder with the Cincinnati Reds (2007), Texas Rangers (2008-2012), and Los Angeles Angels (2013-present).
- Made major league debut on 2 April 2007.
Josh Hamilton Filmography
| Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Night Baseball | 2009-2014 | TV Series | Himself – Texas Rangers Center Fielder / Himself – Los Angeles Angels Right Fielder / Himself – Texas Rangers Left Fielder / … | Self |
| Mike & Mike | 2013 | TV Series | Himself – Los Angeles Angels Outfielder | Self |
| A Baseball Love Story: The Texas Rangers | 2012 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2012 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
| 2012 MLB All-Star Game | 2012 | TV Special | Himself – AL Outfielder: Texas Rangers | Self |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 2011-2012 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
| 2011 MLB All-Star Game | 2011 | TV Special | Himself – AL Outfielder: Texas Rangers | Self |
| 2010 World Series | 2010 | TV Mini-Series | Himself – Texas Rangers Centerfielder | Self |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2010 | TV Series | Himself – At the World Series | Self |
| Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel | 2006-2010 | TV Series | Himself – Outfielder, Texas Rangers (segment “Back in the Game”) / Himself – Former MLB Player (segment “Back in the Game”) | Self |
| 2009 MLB All-Star Game | 2009 | TV Special | Himself – Texas Rangers – American League Starting Right Fielder | Self |
| E! True Hollywood Story | 2009 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
| Rome Is Burning | 2008 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
| 2008 MLB All-Star Game | 2008 | TV Special | Himself – AL Starting Center Fielder, Texas Rangers | Self |
| ESPN: The Magazine at 10 | 2008 | TV Movie documentary | Himself | Self |
| Mike & Mike | 2014-2015 | TV Series | Himself – MLB Player / Himself – Los Angeles Angels / Himself – Los Angeles Angels Outfielder | Archive Footage |
| ESPN Outside the Lines | 2015 | TV Series | Himself – MLB Player | Archive Footage |
