The consummate teammate... Josh Hamilton

[yk9001]

The funny thing is Hamilton only struck out once... Howie struck out three times.

 

I am guessing there hasn't been a swing like Hammy's second swing in that sequence in the majors this year.  Including pitchers.

[Chimi]

I am guessing there hasn't been a swing like Hammy's second swing in that sequence in the majors this year.  Including pitchers.

 

CJ Cron had a pretty embarrassing swing this year but I can't remember which game it was in.  He might have had a few.

[DB24]

Time to unleash Boesch.

[Angel Oracle]

Yes, Trout, Pujols, Kendrick, and Roger Dorn Hamilton ALL sucked last night.

There is NO doubt of it!

 

At least the other 3 have contributed to the success of the team in the past. 

The same can't be said for Mr. Dorn Hamilton, for two years now, except for 1 1/2 meaningless months to close 2013 AFTER long being out of the race.

Edited October 3, 2014 by Angel Oracle

[fan_since79]

Time to unleash Boesch.

 

He was left off the roster and is not available.

[Hollyw00d]

It seems like playing baseball is torture to him. Even wells never looked like he wanted the game to end as quickly as possible, like Hamilton does sometime. I honestly feel bad for him, its obvious he is lost on the field and his skills are abandoning him. No matter how much money you make, it will never bring you peace of mind. I don't think josh has that

this offseason, he should look in the mirror and decide what he is going to do. I think most people would understand if he walked away from the game, or at least took a break. Baseball is not a game for the fragile minded, even when things are going well

Edited October 3, 2014 by Hollyw00d

[SoCALkid]

If Josh was not being Josh, then the lynch mob would turn its attention to Castle Pujols

Lmao @ castle pujols

[Sully151]

At what point of the game was this photo taken? Was it right after one of his crappy at bats? If so, I can understand him sitting there by himself. 

[ukyah]

we can back hamilton or we can hack hamilton, but in either case he hasn't done jack shit for the angels. he's been an anchor since he got here and anything like this picture just adds fuel to a raging fire, but just like billy joel said, we didn't start the fire.

[Angelsjunky]

I feel bad for the guy. It can't feel good to be Josh Hamilton right now, despite the paycheck.

[bloodbrother]

Strike one

 

 

 

 

Strike two

 

Strike three

 

Last 2 swings were embarrassing. Honestly looked like a pitcher at the plate with those swings. His pitch recognition skills are beyond horrendous. So badly fooled on that offspeed pitch for strike 3.

[tdawg87]

"I mean they gotta throw me a fastball at some point, right?"

[Mads28]

I really believe that Hamilton being in the lineup has less to do with the Angels believing he can contribute this post season, and more about sending a psychological message to him and hoping to get something out of the next three years. 

[stormngt]

I don't know if he's happy or not but I know RAngers fans were complaining about his attitude/demeanor, so I don't think much has changed from his Texas days tbh. Maybe earlier in his Texas days he was different, but in 2012 they were relentless with their bashing of him and his behavior.

 

I wonder how many players on the team he's actually friends with? Just seems like the dude is doing his own thing and the team is off doing it's own thing and having fun

what changed is that he played like an MVP candidate for Texas.  I wouldn't give sh*t about his attitude if he played like he did in Texas.

[bloodbrother]

"I mean they gotta throw me a fastball at some point, right?"

 

*checks data*

 

Josh Hamilton sees the fewest % of fastballs in MLB and it isn't even close

 

Josh Hamilton - "I'm due for a fastball!"

[fan_since79]

Any pitcher who throws Hamilton a fastball over the plate needs to be fined by his manager.

 

The book on him is breaking balls outside the hitting zone. In the dirt is preferable. He can't help but swing.

Edited October 4, 2014 by fan_since79

[Troll Daddy]

^{You gotta love Angel fans ... they hate their own .}

[Angel Oracle]

Typical Pimp