Josh Hamilton may be Dealing with Sports Hernia
By Editorial Staff
Josh Hamilton has been hampered by injury since the end of the regular season, limiting his production and power at the plate this postseason. Last night, before the start of game three, Hamilton told reporters that what was originally diagnosed as a strained groin may turn out to be a sports hernia.
Prior to Saturday’s contest, Hamilton shared that although no tests have been run, “all signs point to” a sports hernia. Still, Hamilton continues to suit up for the Rangers, stating that the injury is a “non-factor” at this point. Even though Hamilton’s in considerable pain, the slugger noted that “everybody is hurting at this point of the season”.
Hamilton’s struggles have been well documented, but the new injury information sheds more light on what exactly the former MVP is going through. Back in 2009, Hamilton was diagnosed with a sports hernia and was forced to miss a month of action. Hamilton explained that the pain he is now experiencing is similar to that felt during his first sports hernia.
This postseason, the injury has clearly reduced Hamilton’s potency at the plate. The outfielder has only managed a line of .245/.259/.340 through the playoffs. Hamilton is also in the midst of a 64 at bat homerless drought, dating back to the 23rd of September.
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