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On December 7, 2006, Josh Hamilton was selected in the Rule V draft by the Chicago Cubs from the Tampa bay Devil Rays and then traded for cash to the Cincinnati Reds. He made his Major League debut with the Reds on April 2, 2007. Hamilton hit .292 with 19 HR in 298 AB for the 2007 Reds, for an impressive comeback. He missed time with an inflamed digestive tract and a sprained wrist. Hamilton's offensive statistics suffered greatly from a lack of offensive support around him in the lineup and finished the year with only 47 RBIs, despite hitting 19 home runs.
After the season, the Reds traded him to the Texas Rangers. He became an immediate stand-out with Texas, leading the American League in the three triple crown categories during the first months of the 2008 season. At the All-Star break, Hamilton already had 21 homeruns and led the AL with 95 RBI, leading the AL by a whopping 25 RBI. He finished the year with a .304 batting average with 32 home runs and 130 RBIs.
This uncracked bat was manufactured by Hillerich & Bradsby and bears Josh Hamilton's name in block letters on the barrel indicating that he did not have an endorsement contract with the company at the time. The bat has Louisville Slugger professional labeling consistent with 2008. The Model Number C363 appears on the barrel of this bat. The bat has a black Smith finish. It measures 35 inches in length and currently weighs approximately 34 ounces. This bat exhibits numerous game use characteristics, including light tar residue on the handle, hit marks and ball marks (most beneath the label), and several rack marks (scratches). Hamilton's uniform number 32 has been written on both the knob and in the cupped barrel end in silver marker.
Additionally, Josh Hamilton has signed this bat on the sweet spot in silver marker. The inscription reads: "Josh Hamilton 32 G.U. 08." This bat offers an opportunity to obtain an excellent autographed game used bat from one of the most exciting young players in the game today.
This item was consigned by Chris Cavalier.View Lot Detail page
After the season, the Reds traded him to the Texas Rangers. He became an immediate stand-out with Texas, leading the American League in the three triple crown categories during the first months of the 2008 season. At the All-Star break, Hamilton already had 21 homeruns and led the AL with 95 RBI, leading the AL by a whopping 25 RBI. He finished the year with a .304 batting average with 32 home runs and 130 RBIs.
This uncracked bat was manufactured by Hillerich & Bradsby and bears Josh Hamilton's name in block letters on the barrel indicating that he did not have an endorsement contract with the company at the time. The bat has Louisville Slugger professional labeling consistent with 2008. The Model Number C363 appears on the barrel of this bat. The bat has a black Smith finish. It measures 35 inches in length and currently weighs approximately 34 ounces. This bat exhibits numerous game use characteristics, including light tar residue on the handle, hit marks and ball marks (most beneath the label), and several rack marks (scratches). Hamilton's uniform number 32 has been written on both the knob and in the cupped barrel end in silver marker.
Additionally, Josh Hamilton has signed this bat on the sweet spot in silver marker. The inscription reads: "Josh Hamilton 32 G.U. 08." This bat offers an opportunity to obtain an excellent autographed game used bat from one of the most exciting young players in the game today.
This item was consigned by Chris Cavalier.View Lot Detail page
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