Berkman Finally Takes Turn in Spotlight

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jdmurphy315 jdmurphy315 posted 5/22/2008 from seamheads.com [flag]
Not only is Berkman 1st in the majors with 16 home runs and second with 44 RBIs, he’s also 2nd with a batting average of .382, 1st in runs scored (50), 2nd in hits (66), 1st with total bases (132), 3rd in OBP (.463) and 1st in slugging percentage (.763). [link]

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