Player Profile #29: Josh Hamilton | OF | TEX

On a per-game basis, Josh Hamilton is an elite fantasy player, which seems to be a theme for the Rangers’ outfield (re: Nelson Cruz). In his five years, Hamilton has played in 120 games three times, hitting at least .298 all three years, 32 home runs twice, 100 RBI twice, 95 runs twice and eight steals twice. If he meets all of those numbers he’s easily a top 20 player. Hamilton plays half of his games in a great hitters ballpark and all of his games hitting cleanup in a loaded lineup. When he’s in the lineup, he should be in yours and the upside is enough to make him a top-30 selection. Best case scenario: Stays healthy for at least 130 games Similar players: Matt Holliday (STL), Nelson Cruz (TEX), Justin Upton (ARI) without the SB Worst case scenario: Injuries limit him to around 100 games or fewer Strengths Power, run production, ballpark. Hamilton is a career .321 hitter at home with a .277 ISO (.295 BA, .191 ISO on road). With the combination of his power and...