Josh Hamilton Is Still Cocky

One of the great things about the Cincinnati Reds blogosphere is that they have not one, but two local beat writers that write blogs at Cincinnati.com. This gives them a place to share funny stories and asides that might otherwise get lost in the shuffle of newspaper writing. C. Trent Rosencrans gives us such an tidbit today when discussing the Reds exhibition opener, a 9-7 win over the Pirates that included eight homers between the two teams. Behold:

[Josh]Hamilton and David Ross were talking before [Hamilton's] at-bat. Ross was counting all the homers that had been hit already during the game. Hamilton then said, "You forgot one." After Ross looked at him, Hamilton continued, "The one I'm going to hit."

Hamilton proceeded to crush a 400 foot homer that happened to be his first homer in a game since 2002. The guy hasn't hit a home run in almost five years and is still calling his shot in the on-deck circle. That is badass my friends. Now granted, the knock came off of Allan Simpson and even as a Pirate fan I'm not entirely sure who that is, but it's still badass.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

3-02-2007 @ 7:17AM

Bobby said...

Being from Raleigh and seeing what a train wreck Josh has been in the past few years.....I say GO JOSH!! I am excited he has gotten his act together finally. This guy has major talent and I hope he stays focused and hits a ton this year!!

3-02-2007 @ 10:21AM

hubkid said...

As a D-Rays fan, I say I hope he plays winter ball next year in Columbia.

3-02-2007 @ 12:40PM

Jamie Mottram said...

Nice find, Pat. I'm totally pulling for this kid.

3-19-2007 @ 7:13PM

Rusty Taylor said...

Hey Josh I just wanted to write you and say I am thinking about you. I said somthing to dad today to see if he knew how you were doing in Spring trainng and he said you were doing really good. I am proud of you what you been through the good and the bad. I look up to you as a great player that one day I can see on TV and tell my son I know him he is from Raleigh. I wish you the best luck this year when I see the Reds on TV I will be thinking about you. I AM glad that you are doing well and one day I can see you and shack your hand and give you a pat on the back and say welcome back to something that you love to do. God bless and go Reds.

3-19-2007 @ 8:00PM

Glad to see you playing for the Reds hope you can turn them around this year. I have been talking to several people to see how you are doing I have been hearing some good things about you. I have been following you and reading different articles and some of them I found touching. I am so glad that you got your act toghter and going to play baseball again. I am really happy for you because you really deserve it. I am proud of you because its easy to go the other way and you didn't I hear that you are talking to you young people about what you whent through and that is good. There ain't no telling how many young people lives you touch and reached out to. Iwish you the best luck this season hopefully we will come in contact I would really like to see you and I know my dad will Russell taylor matter of fact he talks about you and your hitting to his players.Good luck and god bless go Reds.

3-21-2007 @ 1:50PM

nick williams said...

HAMBONE gosh man i toold you you'd make it back man all those times we chilled good and bad times i always knew you would make it back GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER P.S I am killing the ball this year and I just commited to Louisburg things are going great. I wont miss a game Big Bark said keep it up , and don't forget BP at the slammer GOD BLESS , Nick

3-28-2007 @ 2:17PM

ROB WARD said...

HAMBONE, WHATS UP..... ITS BEEN A WHILE SINCE WE HAVE SPOKE. I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU. I AM HAPPY TO B SEEING YOU ON SPORTSCENTER LIKE YOU SHOULD BE. SINCE I HAVE MOVED FROM CARY I REALLY HAVENT TALKED MUCH WITH OUR OLD CLICK. TRY TO KEEP ALL THAT IN THE PAST. TRIED TO CALL JASONS MOM TO SEE HOW THINGS WERE BUT NO ANSWER AND NO CALL BACK. I HOPE YOU AND YOUR NEW FAMILY A DOING GREAT. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. YOU R ALWAYS IN MY PRAYS. STAY SHARP. YOU STILL CANT BEAT ME AT BASKETBALL. LOL

4-12-2007 @ 8:32PM

John said...

Josh Hamilton, the real life Roy Hobbs, except I think he has many more wonderful seasons in him. I was really impressed with the first two homeruns he has hit so far, line drives that left the park in a heartbeat, one to the opposite field no less. I can't wait until he gets some air under his longballs. If he really gets into one at Great American BP, he's got the power to hit one all the way to Kentucky. Adam Dunn said he is the best player he has ever seen, and Lou Pinella says he is probably the best athelete he has ever seen...that's saying something. He's got more natural, raw talent and all around ability than anyone that has played this game in 40 plus years, since the likes of Willie Mayes and The Mick. Albert Pujols and Ryan Howard would be afterthoughts had Josh been in the game these past few years. He is the ultimate 5 tool player. He's got it all...speed, power, the ability to hit over .300, a great glove, and the best left handed throwing arm since the old school Randy Johnson. To all you A-holes in Dunedin, heckling him during spring training, well you know what you can do. Josh Hamilton deserves a starting job, he has more homeruns per ab than Dunn. Give him 400 plus ab's and he'll be among the league leaders in homers. Freel should be Josh's backup, but I'll bet Josh can hit leftys too.