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Josh Hamilton is Having a Banner Year

Whit Honea — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:33:00 GMT

Texas Ranger (baseball, not Walker) and star of the Home Run Derby Josh Hamilton got one more home run this week when his wife Katie gave birth to Michaela, their third daughter.

Congratulations to the Hamilton family.

Josh Hamilton Loves God and Baseball

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All-Star Daddy: Joe Girardi

Whit Honea — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:01:00 GMT

Yankee skipper Joe Girardi brought his son to All-Star batting practice- because he can. That's got to be awesome.

Photo: Jim McIsaac

All-Star Daddy: Ryan Dempster

Whit Honea — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:20:00 GMT

Chicago Cub Ryan Dempster brought his son to the Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium. Little Dempster is ready to play ball!

Photos: Jim McIsaac

Josh Hamilton Loves God and Baseball

Whit Honea — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:45:00 GMT

Did you watch the MLB Home Run Derby last night? If you did then you know what I'm talking about. If you didn't, then your loss. End of post.

Just kidding.

Alright, here's the short version on Josh Hamilton. He was a blue chip prospect a few years back- first guy taken in the draft. He had some issues that derailed his career, namely drugs and alcohol. He was out of baseball for 3 years during which he started having visions and found God and got his act together. He's back:

Last night Josh stood beneath the lights in Yankee Stadium and looked into the eyes of the 71-year-old man pitching to him. Hamilton had brought his old pitching coach from his childhood to pitch to him, making good on a promise once made. Josh Hamilton stood there at the plate, sober and determined and proceeded to hit 28 home runs in the first round, thirteen of them on consecutive swings. It was a record. It had the crowd roaring. It was a dream literally come true.

You could see the movie being made even as Josh ultimately lost the 3 round contest to Justin Morneau. A baseball movie about more than baseball. Kevin Costner would have to gain about 30 pounds for the role.

Josh is married to Katie who is pregnant. They have one daughter together and Katie has a daughter from a previous relationship.

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All-Star Daddy: Kosuke Fukudome

Whit Honea — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:47:00 GMT

Chicago Cub All-Star Kosuke Fukudome and his son enjoyed the festivities of the Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium.

Photo: Jim McIsaac

Will.He.Is.

Whit Honea — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:02:00 GMT

Ferrell that is. Will Ferrell and his son Magnus grabbed a bite to eat at a sidewalk cafe. Magnus had French fries. Daddy had scotch. Scotchy, scotch, scotch*.

*Can you believe I can't find this clip on the internets. What's up, Al Gore?

Photo: Celebrity Baby Scoop