Josh Hamilton Injury News – May 12th Return

Josh Hamilton, who was the best story in baseball last season, is getting close to returning to the field. Having missed action since straining a rib on April 26th, the Texas Rangers expect their outfielder to be back in action on May 12th — the day he’s eligible to come off of the disabled list.

Last season, Hamilton hit .304 to go along with 32 homers, 130 RBI, 98 runs and an on-base percentage of .371. This season, his production wasn’t up to his 2008 standards. In 18 games, he has two homers, ten RBI, eight runs, a batting average of .242 and an on-base percentage of .282.

Prior to bursting onto the scene last season, Hamilton was a highly touted prospect who battled injury, drug use and variety of other off the field problems. Having turned his life around off the field, he was able to live up to his potential on the field.

On the season, the Rangers are off to a solid start. They are currently 14-12 and in second place in the AL West, only .5 games back of the Seattle Mariners.