Josh Hamilton Hamilton at bat for the Rangers Texas Rangers — No. 32 Outfielder Born: May 21, 1981 (1981-05-21) (age 29) Raleigh, North Carolina Bats: Left Throws: Left  MLB debut April 3, 2007 for the Cincinnati Reds Career statistics (through 2010 season) Batting average     .311 Home runs     93 Runs batted in     331 Hits     553 Teams Cincinnati Reds (2007) Texas Rangers (2008–present) Career highlights and awards 2010 American League MVP 3x All-Star selection (2008, 2009, 2010) AL Players Choice Award for Outstanding Player (2010) USA Today American League MVP (2010) 2x Silver Slugger Award winner (2008, 2010) 2008 American League RBI champion 2010 American League batting champion 2010 American League Championship Series MVP Joshua Holt Hamilton (born May 21, 1981, in Raleigh, North Carolina) is a Major League Baseball All Star outfielder for the Texas Rangers..