# @slugger.report on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DWw_f7VESI4
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- **Posted:** 2026-04-05T21:46:49.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Anthony Poulin (@slugger.report) — https://gondola.cc/slugger.report

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Josh Hamilton is a former professional baseball player known for his exceptional talent and powerful hitting. Born in 1981, he was the first overall pick in the 1999 MLB Draft, showing early promise as one of the best young players in the sport.

However, his career was interrupted by struggles with drug and alcohol addiction, which caused him to miss several years of baseball. Despite these challenges, he worked hard to recover and eventually returned to the Major Leagues.

After his comeback, Hamilton became one of the top players in baseball, winning the American League MVP award in 2010. His story is often seen as an example of perseverance and determination.
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