Hamilton is playing baseball like people used to play Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball on Nintendo 64. Hamilton is hitting .400 with 18 home runs and 44 RBI through 34 games this season.

No, you are not reading that wrong. Hamilton is throttling opposing pitchers on a nightly basis. He is focused, confident and extremely talented. Hamilton's mind-blowing pace has him chasing an honor only fourteen players in baseball history have ever grabbed: the Major League Triple Crown.

Hamilton has been one of baseball's best hitters for the past three years, but his health has been an issue. If Hamilton can stay healthy, he is a legitimate contender to snag baseball's most coveted honor.

Hamilton's Triple Crown chances hinge on his success and everyone else's. He will need to stay healthy and perform at an extremely high level if he wants to claim this elusive honor.

Let's take a look at Hamilton's batting average, home runs and RBI. Then, we will see why ...

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