Josh Hamilton is a name that is continually praised and upheld here in Texas, not only for his success as an outstanding baseball player, but also for his Christian ethics.

It is no secret that Hamilton has a history of substance abuse, and is known for creating awareness of addiction involving alcohol and drugs.

But for the past few weeks, the media has tried to exploit Hamilton as a fruad in light of his public slip with alcohol.

On Jan. 30, Hamilton experienced his second relapse since 2009, ordering drinks in a Dallas-area bar.

To Hamilton, there is no excuse for behaving this way, and despite the early news blasts that ripped Hamilton’s behavior, he has remained focused on what really matters: his recovery and his family.

He has made very clear that his biggest regret is hurting his wife Katie Hamilton, and he is doing whatever it takes to protect their children in any colateral damage since the media outbreak.

But after the press conference that took place on Feb. 3, it has been very difficult to criticize a man with the character and integrity of Josh Hamilton. Not only was he brutally honest about what happened, but he took the responsibility for his actions.

In a world where so many celebrities promote the use of alcohol, why is everyone so focused on reprimanding Hamilton? Everyone makes mistakes, the difference relies in self-evaluation, and how we handle the consequences.

When watching him speak, his class was obvious. There is no doubt in my mind that Hamilton is a man who is true to his word, and that he will put full effort in prevent any potential incidences in the future.