Joshua Holt Hamilton (born May 21, 1981) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. In addition to the Texas Rangers (2008–2012, 2015), he has also played for the Cincinnati Reds (2007) and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2013–2014). He is a five-time MLB All-Star and won the American League Most Valuable Player Award (MVP) in 2010.
He was the first overall pick in the 1999 MLB draft by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He was considered a blue chip prospect until injuries and a drug addiction derailed his career, beginning in 2001. Prior to the 2007 season, Hamilton was selected by the Chicago Cubs (picking for the Reds) in the Rule 5 draft. During the off-season he was traded to the Rangers.
During the 2008 season, Hamilton was named to the AL 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 35 ho
