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Despite attempts to regain his footing, Hamilton’s further struggles led to a series of injuries and more relapses, resulting in his eventual release from the Rangers in 2016. While he was awarded his place in the Rangers Hall of Fame in early 2019, the honor was overshadowed by legal troubles, including a child abuse charge in 2019 that culminated in a guilty plea in 2022.
Hamilton's journey from being one of baseball's brightest stars to a cautionary tale serves as a powerful reminder of the fragile nature of fame and the fight against addiction. His legacy, once built on hope, perseverance, and redemptive story arcs, is now tinged with somber realities—demonstrating how quickly fortunes can shift in the world of sports.