A couple of weeks ago I made the drive to Frisco for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram to cover Josh Hamilton play with the Texas Rangers' farm team the Rough Riders. He had a good night hitting a home run at his second at bat.

Josh Hamilton autographs baseballs for fans while playing for the Frisco RoughRiders at Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Hamilton continues to rehab his arm. Special/Brandon Wade Josh Hamilton, right, talks with Engel Beltre, left, about his right shoulder injury while playing for the Frisco RoughRiders at Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Hamilton continues to rehab his arm. Special/Brandon WadeJosh Hamilton warms up while playing for the Frisco RoughRiders at Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Hamilton continues to rehab his arm. Special/Brandon Wade

Josh Hamilton prepares to bat for the Frisco RoughRiders at Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Hamilton continues to rehab his arm. Special/Brandon Wade
Josh Hamilton prepares to bat for the Frisco RoughRiders at Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Hamilton continues to rehab his arm. Special/Brandon Wade Josh Hamilton hits a home run playing for the Frisco RoughRiders against the Midland RockHounds at Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Hamilton continues to rehab his arm. Special/Brandon Wade Josh Hamilton rounds second base after hitting a home run for the Frisco RoughRiders against the Midland RockHounds at Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Hamilton continues to rehab his arm. Special/Brandon WadeJosh Hamilton makes contact for a base hit against the Midland RockHounds while playing for the Frisco RoughRiders at Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Hamilton continues to rehab his arm. Special/Brandon Wade