Josh Hamilton, baseball player, 200 home runs, 2007-2015

Josh Hamilton

Born: 5/21/1981 in Raleigh, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-04-02 | Final Game: 2015-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Joshua Holt Hamilton

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Biography

Josh Hamilton, born in 1981, was a formidable position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 2007 to 2015. Known for his powerful bat and impressive athleticism, Hamilton played 1,027 games during his tenure, compiling 1,134 hits, 200 home runs, and 701 RBIs, all while boasting a batting average of .290. His ability to combine power with speed was highlighted by his 50 stolen bases, making him a dual threat on the field. Hamilton's playing style was characterized by his aggressive approach at the plate and exceptional outfield defense, which earned him recognition as one of the premier players of his era. Throughout his career, Hamilton achieved significant milestones, including five All-Star selections and being named ALCS MVP. He was also recognized as Rookie of the Month during his debut season, showcasing his immediate impact in the league. Hamilton's career unfolded during a time when baseball was experiencing a resurgence in offensive performance, and his contributions were pivotal in shaping the game in the late 2000s and early 2010s. His journey from a highly touted prospect to a celebrated player was marked by resilience, overcoming personal challenges to leave a lasting legacy in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1027 3909 609 1134 234 24 200 701 50 352 938 0.290 0.349 0.516 0.865 13664.5

Career AVG .290 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +12.5% above league average.

Career OBP .349 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.

Career SLG .516 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — +27.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.865 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — +18.5% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2007 CIN NL 90 298 52 87 17 2 19 47 3 33 65 0.292 .268 (+9%) .335 (+10%) .422 (+31%) .758 (+22%) 1230.2
2008 TEX AL 156 624 98 190 35 5 32 130 9 64 126 0.304 .263 (+15%) .333 (+11%) .416 (+27%) .749 (+20%) 2610.6
2009 TEX AL 89 336 43 90 19 2 10 54 8 24 79 0.268 .262 (+2%) .332 (-5%) .417 (+2%) .750 (-1%) -169.6
2010 TEX AL 133 518 95 186 40 3 32 100 8 43 95 0.359 .257 (+40%) .325 (+26%) .402 (+57%) .728 (+43%) 4371.3
2011 TEX AL 121 487 80 145 31 5 25 94 8 39 93 0.298 .255 (+17%) .320 (+8%) .399 (+34%) .719 (+23%) 1908.0
2012 TEX AL 148 562 103 160 31 2 43 128 7 60 162 0.285 .254 (+12%) .318 (+11%) .405 (+42%) .724 (+28%) 3109.2
2013 LAA AL 151 576 73 144 32 5 21 79 4 47 158 0.250 .253 (-1%) .317 (-3%) .396 (+9%) .714 (+3%) 218.7
2014 LAA AL 89 338 43 89 21 0 10 44 3 32 108 0.263 .251 (+5%) .313 (+5%) .386 (+7%) .700 (+6%) 390.1
2015 TEX AL 50 170 22 43 8 0 8 25 0 10 52 0.253 .254 (-1%) .316 (-8%) .404 (+9%) .721 (+2%) -3.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
42 163 18 33 9 0 6 23 15 30 0.202

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2015 ALDS2 TEX 5 18 0 3 1 0 0 0 1 5 0.167
2014 ALDS1 LAA 3 13 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0.000
2012 ALWC TEX 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
2011 ALCS TEX 6 26 4 8 4 0 0 5 1 4 0.308
2011 ALDS2 TEX 4 15 1 4 1 0 0 2 1 0 0.267
2011 WS TEX 7 29 4 7 2 0 1 6 1 4 0.241
2010 ALCS TEX 6 20 6 7 1 0 4 7 8 4 0.350
2010 ALDS1 TEX 5 18 1 2 0 0 0 1 2 6 0.111
2010 WS TEX 5 20 2 2 0 0 1 1 1 3 0.100

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 897 876 1956 46 40 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 CIN OF 84 75 200 7 4 2
2008 TEX OF 141 140 345 7 6 5
2009 TEX OF 79 79 185 4 1 1
2010 TEX OF 119 116 254 9 4 2
2011 TEX OF 112 111 224 5 5 1
2012 TEX OF 138 136 273 5 7 2
2013 LAA OF 108 105 236 4 8 0
2014 LAA OF 74 74 169 3 5 1
2015 TEX OF 42 40 70 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 392
Center Field 421
Right Field 164
Designated Hitter 105

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2014 Player of the Week Week of 2014-04-06
2013 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
2012 Player of the Month April
2012 Player of the Month May
2012 Player of the Week Week of 2012-05-13
2012 Silver Slugger OF
2012 This Year in Baseball Hitting Performance of the Year MLB.com GIBBY
2010 ALCS MVP
2010 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player
2010 Most Valuable Player
2010 Player of the Month June
2010 Player of the Week Week of 2010-06-13
2010 Silver Slugger OF
2010 This Year in Baseball Player of the Year MLB.com GIBBY
2010 TSN Major League Player of the Year
2008 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player
2008 Player of the Month April
2008 Player of the Month May
2008 Silver Slugger OF
2007 Rookie of the Month April

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 TEX AL $24,000,000
2015 TEX AL $22,708,749
2014 LAA AL $17,000,000
2013 LAA AL $17,400,000
2012 TEX AL $15,250,000
2011 TEX AL $8,750,000
2010 TEX AL $3,250,000
2009 TEX AL $555,000
2008 TEX AL $396,830
2007 CIN NL $380,000
Total Career Earnings $109,690,579

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2012 Most Valuable Player AL 5th 127.0 392 0
2011 Most Valuable Player AL 21th 1.0 392 0
2010 Most Valuable Player AL 1st 358.0 392 22
2008 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 112.0 392 0