How Good Can Josh Hamilton of the Cincinnati Reds Be?
Question by wrepete1951: How good can Josh Hamilton of the Cincinnati Reds be?
He’s gotten off to a very good start despite missing the last three years due to a drug problem. To watch him, you’d swear he hasn’t missed a beat. I just fear that he will fall back on drugs again and blow it all. Remember, Steve Howe of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He never was able to beat it.
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Answer by Mets4Life
Josh Hamiliton was a star prospect for the D-Rays I believe.
Due to his drug problem’s, which you stated he’s got into trouble and haven’t gotten much playing time.
He has ressurrected his carreer in Cinncy where he’s splitting time with some players.
He’s a solid player if he gets playing time and doesn’t get into trouble.
Hamilton is a 5-tool guy.
Elijah Dukes, for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays suffered the same problem.
Answer by Jeffrey S
He can be GREAT! During spring training, we kept hearing how scouts were raving about his all-around play, and that he had amazing bat speed and plate coverage. What is unbelievable, is that he had played only a handful of games SINCE 2002!! I am not sure he even played in Double-A, and if he did it was just a few games. Last year, Hamilton played in the New York-Penn league, which is Low A ball, rookie league.
He missed all those years, and games, and never lost his skills, it is mind-boggling. Not only is he playing well, but in the majors! I am really happy for him, it’s one of the few good stories we have heard lately. He is still young enough to have a long career, and I hope he is able to put his troubles behind him.
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