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Toronto Sun
a day ago
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- Toronto Sun
Texas Rangers slammed for honouring former star accused of child abuse
Team presented Josh Hamilton, who was accused of beating his daughter in 2019, with his Texas Rangers Hall of Fame jacket. John Blake, left, presents former Texas Rangers player Josh Hamilton with his Texas Rangers Hall of Fame jacket before the game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Getty Images Bringing back an all-star from the past for a pre-game ceremony usually will get fans up and applauding, but Texas Rangers fans only are up in arms. Fans were not too happy about the team's decision to honour Josh Hamilton, presenting the former star outfielder with his Rangers Hall of Fame jacket ahead of Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. While Hamilton was an on-field great for the Rangers, his off-field actions had many questioning the team's decision. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Hamilton had been accused of assaulting his teenage daughter in 2019, allegedly throwing a chair and hitting her with a closer fist. He was indicted by a grand jury over the incident in April 2020 and later pleaded guilty to unlawful restraint as part of a plea deal that dismissed the indictment. Hamilton was sentenced to one-year of deferred probation, fined US$500, and was ordered to pay court costs and to attend parenting and anger management classes. Hamilton was a five-time all-star with Rangers and won the AL MVP in 2010, but was dogged by off-field issues throughout his career, struggling with addiction and failing several drug tests. He originally had been inducted into the team's hall of fame in 2019 – before the alleged incident — but the Rangers didn't begin handing out blazers until 2021, which is why he received his over the weekend. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Read More According to a 2019 police affidavit, Hamilton's daughter — who was 14 at the time — told cops in Keller, Tex., that he went on a rampage on Sept. 30. She said she made a comment to Hamilton that upset him, so he threw a full water bottle at her, hitting her in the chest, before throwing her over his shoulder, dropping her on her bed, pressing her head against the mattress, and hitting her legs. According to the arrest affidavit, the girl said Hamilton hit her with both an open hand and a closed fist. Hamilton also has two other daughters with his former wife, Katie Chadwick Hamilton. Columnists World Toronto & GTA Sunshine Girls Toronto & GTA
Edmonton Journal
a day ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Texas Rangers slammed for honouring former star accused of child abuse
Bringing back an all-star from the past for a pre-game ceremony usually will get fans up and applauding, but Texas Rangers fans only are up in arms. Article content Fans were not too happy about the team's decision to honour Josh Hamilton, presenting the former star outfielder with his Rangers Hall of Fame jacket ahead of Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Article content Article content While Hamilton was an on-field great for the Rangers, his off-field actions had many questioning the team's decision. Article content Article content Hamilton had been accused of assaulting his teenage daughter in 2019, allegedly throwing a chair and hitting her with a closer fist. Article content Hamilton was sentenced to one-year of deferred probation, fined US$500, and was ordered to pay court costs and to attend parenting and anger management classes. Article content Hamilton was a five-time all-star with Rangers and won the AL MVP in 2010, but was dogged by off-field issues throughout his career, struggling with addiction and failing several drug tests. Article content He originally had been inducted into the team's hall of fame in 2019 – before the alleged incident — but the Rangers didn't begin handing out blazers until 2021, which is why he received his over the weekend. Article content Article content According to a 2019 police affidavit, Hamilton's daughter — who was 14 at the time — told cops in Keller, Tex., that he went on a rampage on Sept. 30. Article content Article content She said she made a comment to Hamilton that upset him, so he threw a full water bottle at her, hitting her in the chest, before throwing her over his shoulder, dropping her on her bed, pressing her head against the mattress, and hitting her legs. Article content
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Texas Rangers face fierce outrage after honoring Josh Hamilton accused of assaulting daughter
received a big honor from the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on Saturday, August 9, 2025. He was presented with his official Rangers Hall of Fame jacket and threw the ceremonial first pitch before the game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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. Also Read: 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. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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.
San Francisco Chronicle
28-06-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Elvis Andrus inducted into the Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame with assist from Adrian Beltré
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Elvis Andrus was a 20-year-old kid when he went to spring training in 2009 with the Texas Rangers to be their starting shortstop. He is now in their Hall of Fame. The fun-loving skilled shortstop for the franchise's first two World Series appearances, who became like a pesky little brother to National Baseball Hall of Fame third baseman Adrian Beltré in their eight seasons together on the left side of the infield, was inducted as the 27th member of the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame on Saturday. 'He definitely deserves it. He's one of the best ballplayers to play here with the Rangers,' said Beltré, who retired after the 2018 season. "He did so many things to make our ballclub better when we played together.' It was Beltré who helped Andrus slip on the blue blazer presented to Rangers Hall of Fame members. They then together unveiled the former shortstop's plaque. 'That was a surreal moment,' Andrus said. 'When we unveiled it, he's like they wrote a lot of things on that. That was so funny, that was so Adrian.' Andrus started 1,605 games at shortstop for Texas over 12 seasons, the most games started at one position for any player in franchise history. He is the franchise leader with 305 stolen bases, and ranks second in total games (1,652), at-bats (6,366), triples (48), and sacrifice hits (100). His 1,743 hits and 893 runs both rank third, and he played at least 145 games in 10 seasons for the Rangers. Texas went to back-to-back World Series in 2010 and 2011, and Andrus remained with the Rangers until being traded to Oakland at the start of spring training in 2021. He was traded to the Chicago White Sox the following year and played his final big league game in 2023. He officially retired as a Ranger last September after signing a ceremonial one-day contract. The pregame ceremony Saturday concluded with the 36-year-old Andrus taking the shortstop position, with former teammates Mitch Moreland at first, Michael Young at second and Beltré at third. They did an around-the-horn throw that served as a first pitch for the game against Seattle, with Andrus wrapping that up with a throw to Beltré that was a bit low. 'He was like, `Man, even when you retire, you don't throw it in the chest,'' Andrus said with a big smile. 'The whole idea of going through the infield with my buddies, that was very priceless.' Beltré and Young are also in the Rangers Hall of Fame. So is Ian Kinsler, the former second baseman and Andrus' double-play partner who was unable to attend the ceremony. There were even a couple of attempts by Andrus to playfully tap Beltré on the top of the head, like Andrus did so often when they played together and it was well-known that the third baseball didn't like that. Beltré returned the favor with Saturday before they unveiled the plaque. When Andrus made his debut in 2009, the Rangers moved Young to third base after he had been an All-Star shortstop the previous five seasons. Young is still the team's career leader for games placed, at-bats, hits and runs. 'He always gives so much credit away. It goes to show you what kind of a person he is, but he's here because he did all the work. He did everything. He earned it,' Young said. 'I can kind of go on and on with the stuff that he has done to deserve this. But again, I think it's worth mentioning because it's so often he tries to deflect a lot of the credit.' ___
Fox Sports
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Elvis Andrus inducted into the Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame with assist from Adrian Beltré
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Elvis Andrus was a 20-year-old kid when he went to spring training in 2009 with the Texas Rangers to be their starting shortstop. He is now in their Hall of Fame. The fun-loving skilled shortstop for the franchise's first two World Series appearances, who became like a pesky little brother to National Baseball Hall of Fame third baseman Adrian Beltre in their eight seasons together on the left side of the infield, was inducted as the 27th member of the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame on Saturday. 'He definitely deserves it. He's one of the best ballplayers to play here with the Rangers,' said Beltré, who retired after the 2018 season. "He did so many things to make our ballclub better when we played together.' It was Beltré who helped Andrus slip on the blue blazer presented to Rangers Hall of Fame members. They then together unveiled the former shortstop's plaque. 'That was a surreal moment,' Andrus said. 'When we unveiled it, he's like they wrote a lot of things on that. That was so funny, that was so Adrian.' Andrus started 1,605 games at shortstop for Texas over 12 seasons, the most games started at one position for any player in franchise history. He is the franchise leader with 305 stolen bases, and ranks second in total games (1,652), at-bats (6,366), triples (48), and sacrifice hits (100). His 1,743 hits and 893 runs both rank third, and he played at least 145 games in 10 seasons for the Rangers. Texas went to back-to-back World Series in 2010 and 2011, and Andrus remained with the Rangers until being traded to Oakland at the start of spring training in 2021. He was traded to the Chicago White Sox the following year and played his final big league game in 2023. He officially retired as a Ranger last September after signing a ceremonial one-day contract. The pregame ceremony Saturday concluded with the 36-year-old Andrus taking the shortstop position, with former teammates Mitch Moreland at first, Michael Young at second and Beltré at third. They did an around-the-horn throw that served as a first pitch for the game against Seattle, with Andrus wrapping that up with a throw to Beltré that was a bit low. 'He was like, `Man, even when you retire, you don't throw it in the chest,'' Andrus said with a big smile. 'The whole idea of going through the infield with my buddies, that was very priceless.' Beltré and Young are also in the Rangers Hall of Fame. So is Ian Kinsler, the former second baseman and Andrus' double-play partner who was unable to attend the ceremony. There were even a couple of attempts by Andrus to playfully tap Beltré on the top of the head, like Andrus did so often when they played together and it was well-known that the third baseball didn't like that. Beltré returned the favor with Saturday before they unveiled the plaque. When Andrus made his debut in 2009, the Rangers moved Young to third base after he had been an All-Star shortstop the previous five seasons. Young is still the team's career leader for games placed, at-bats, hits and runs. 'He always gives so much credit away. It goes to show you what kind of a person he is, but he's here because he did all the work. He did everything. He earned it,' Young said. 'I can kind of go on and on with the stuff that he has done to deserve this. But again, I think it's worth mentioning because it's so often he tries to deflect a lot of the credit.' ___ AP MLB: recommended in this topic
