Josh Hamilton – who signed some autographs for fans – including a couple of thrilled waivershark.com writers earlier this year while playing the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, brings his Major League leading 95 RBI clout to New York City to compete in his first Home Run Derby.
No player in the parks history has ever hit a ball out of Yankee Stadium.
Judging by some who have witnessed “The Natural” launch some amazing moon shots to all fields during batting practice this year – the Texas Rangers talented out fielder could make history.
His slightly uppercut swing – and ridiculous power could provide serious fireworks – and hopefully a couple of tape measure taters to help close out Yankee Stadium’s final year with a bang!
WaiverSharks.com just prays he finds his groove – and doesn’t pull a ‘ Jason Bay ’ circa Century 21 Home Run Derby 2005 – and put up a Big Apple sized goose egg.
Either way – given the Stadiums short right field porch – New Yorkers and those watching at home on ESPN should be hearing Chris Berman’s signature chant, “Back back back back back”, all evening long!
