Josh Hamilton

Major League Baseball All-Star


Josh Hamilton is a Major League Baseball All-Star for the Texas Rangers. He was the first overall pick in the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft and considered a blue chip prospect until injuries and a drug addiction derailed his career in 2001. Josh's struggles with drugs and alcohol are well documented and a living testimony of how God can work. He finally got clean after being confronted by his grandmother and he hasn't used drugs or alcohol since October 6, 2005. Josh is very vocal about his faith and says his recovery is simply "A God thing."

He does not shy away from telling his story, speaking to churches, community groups and fans whenever he can. He frequently  and publicly tells stories of how the Lord has brought him back from the brink and that faith is what keeps him going. His wife Katie sometimes speaks with him, offering her perspective on his struggles as well. A comeback to Major League Baseball in 2008, led to him named to the American League All Star team. He also participated in the Home Run Derby, where he hit a record 28 home runs in the opening round, and finished with the most total home runs of any participant with 35. 

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