Prospect reveals secret to success

There's a self-admitted substance that's been pivotal to Billy Hamilton's success this season and it comes in a green can courtesy of PepsiCo. It goes by the name of Mountain Dew and the carbonated beverage has been helping turn the wheels of the Reds minor league prospect all year long. "It's the Dew. There's something about Mountain Dew that gets me amped up," Hamilton said. "I feel like if I drink Mountain Dew, everything in my body gets ready to go. It helps me steal bases. Even the coaches will bring it to me." Hey, marketing reps for Mountain Dew, are you listening? You seem to have a perfect fit for a celebrity endorsement in Hamilton -- he's wired, fully-charged and unique just like everyone's favorite drink from the '90s is. Whether the citrus-flavored beverage can be fully credited with Hamilton's superior speed remains to be seen, but one thing is certain, the 22-year old Hamilton was born to run. After swiping a...

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