Texas Rangers face fierce outrage after honoring Josh Hamilton accused of assaulting daughter
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Fans quickly spoke out. Many said they were upset because Hamilton was accused of hurting his own daughter in 2019 and pleaded guilty to unlawful restraint in 2022. Despite his past, the team praised him for his time as a player, calling him a legend. Critics asked,
'Does that include when he assaulted his daughter?'
and 'Didn't he beat his daughter?'
Josh Hamilton honored by Texas Rangers despite 2019 assault case
Former outfielder Josh Hamilton shone brightly for the Rangers. With five All-Stars, 2010 American League MVP, and an excellent batting average, he was five times All-Star.
Though inducted into the Rangers Hall of Fame in 2019, he had not gotten a Hall of Fame jacket until now since the team only started presenting them in 2021.
On the day of the ceremony, John Blake, a Rangers senior adviser and fellow Hall of Famer, gave Hamilton the blue jacket before he threw the first pitch to third base coach Tony Beasley. A video tribute played on the video board, and the crowd cheered as Hamilton jogged out wearing a Rangers City Connect jersey.
But social media lit up with criticism. Many fans asked why the team chose to honor him when he had been involved in a serious family incident. Comments like 'Bro beats his daughter' and 'That case was crazy' showed how unhappy many were. Some fans pointed out the tension, noting that the Rangers still haven't hosted a Pride Night while celebrating a player with a child abuse conviction.
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Bruce Bochy praises Josh Hamilton's talent as fans slam Rangers' decision
Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, who faced Hamilton in the 2010 World Series as manager of the San Francisco Giants, spoke highly of Hamilton's skill.
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He said, 'There's nothing he couldn't do. Incredible power, just an amazing athlete', and added that few No. 1 draft picks in recent decades had as much talent.
Still, the decision to spotlight Josh Hamilton at a public event stirred a heated debate. It showed how sports honors can clash with off-field actions, and left many fans wondering how teams should weigh a player's achievements against their personal behavior.
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