NakamuraJosh Hamilton Week: Day 5
In high school, Josh Hamilton played Outfield, Pitcher and First Base. He hit over .600 in his senior year.
The most common comparison Josh received in high school, was to Mickey Mantle.
Josh Hamilton won the first ever Ashley Pittman award at his school. It is an
award for sportsmanship and is named after a kid with down syndrome who served as the bat boy/mascot for the team.
Jose Canseco gave Hamilton the nickname "Thumper" upon arriving in Tampa.
Hamilton first wore #22 when he was drafted.
Josh Hamilton Quote of the Day: "You know what the biggest sin of this whole deal? It's you depriving the people of watching you play ball." -Tony Hamilton, Josh Hamilton's Father.
The most common comparison Josh received in high school, was to Mickey Mantle.
Josh Hamilton won the first ever Ashley Pittman award at his school. It is an
Jose Canseco gave Hamilton the nickname "Thumper" upon arriving in Tampa.
Hamilton first wore #22 when he was drafted.
Josh Hamilton Quote of the Day: "You know what the biggest sin of this whole deal? It's you depriving the people of watching you play ball." -Tony Hamilton, Josh Hamilton's Father.
