Rangers OF Josh Hamilton has lost enough big league service time to such terrible habits as heroin abuse and sliding head-first into home plate. There’s another vice he’s struggling to beat, however, and MLB.com’s T.R. Sullivan describes the reigning AL MVP’s battle with chewing tobacco.
“Today is the first day,” Hamilton said Wednesday before the Rangers’ series finale with the Rays. “The Holy Spirit … I kept waking up last night thinking about different things and what might be causing me to stumble in my relationship with the Lord. I felt like chewing tobacco was one. So I got up this morning and threw it all away. So when it is time to take a dip, I pray instead.
Hamilton knew that his habit of chewing tobacco was not setting a good example.
“I didn’t care,” Hamilton said. “I’m human, I like to feed my fleshly desires just like anybody else does. But there comes a point when you realize those things aren’t important or necessary.”
He’s not sure that he’ll completely shed himself of all bad habits.
“I’m sure I’ll pick up more,” Hamilton said. “I won’t try, but I’m sure I will. There is always stuff you have to deal with. You just have to limit the number.”
amen on that my friend.keep it simple
Congratulations to Josh Hamilton. He is one of the nicest, down to earth people in the game. I wish him nothing but success with his battle against tobacco. When he beats it, he will serve as more of an example of doing the right thing.
Josh,
Man I feel for ya ! I have played baseball/softball all my life..
been dipping for 22 years .. I went for a yearly checkup with my doctor and her and my girlfriend got on my butt about .. having 3 kids and dying from lip/thoat cancer … gave my chills .. I quit in 1 week! still want a dip 7 months later but Im clean so far ! keep it up bud ! Its worth it in the long run !
You are trusting the right person! The Holy Spirit will guide you through your wonderous assignment! May God continue to Bless you, Josh!
Josh is a true example of someone that gave his life to God, and God continues to Challenge Josh to DENY Himself, and pick up His Cross, Josh Being a Rangers fan as well I dont really care if you dont Hit, Just glad your making positive changes for yourself, and continuing to be a Role Model for many people in a Lost World
I’m rooting for you Josh! You can do it! If you have kicked Heroin & Alcohol…Tobacco should be easy! We love you Josh! Keep up the good work! God is shining down on you!!