As a result of a dominant 2010 season, Josh Hamilton was voted the American League's Most Valuable Player. In 2010, Hamilton set career-highs in Batting Average (.359), Slugging Percentage (.633) and OPS (1.044) while leading the American League in all three categories. He led a powerful Rangers team that brought home their first American League pennant in franchise history. Hamilton also holds the single-round record for Home Runs in the State Farm Home Run Derby with 28 (in 2008). He is a four-time All-Star (2008-2011).
DOB: 5/21/1981
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Weight: 240 lbs
Height: 6'4"
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Draft Year: 1999
Draft Round: 1st round, 1st overall
MLB Debut: 4/2/2007
Did You Know? Josh Hamilton holds the Rangers' single-season record for the most three-hit games with 24, set in 2010. He broke Ivan Rodriguez's previous record of 23, set in 1997.