Lance Berkman

Bio

School: Rice
Drafted: 16th overall pick of the 1997 draft by the Houston Astros
Scouting Report: Berkman is a switch-hitter with good power to both hit the ball out of the park and into the gaps for doubles. He's also got a consistent bat and good patience. Berkman's strength isn't in his glove. He's also quite prone to the K and struggles with off-speed stuff.

Rumors

News and Notes From Olney: Astros, Rangers, Doumit, Uggla (11/14/2009)
Buster Olney's latest column has plenty of free agent and trade rumors to discuss.

1996 Draft vs. 1997 Draft (5/27/2009)
Jason Churchill of espn. com compared the 1996 Draft against the 1997 Draft. Unlike last week when he compared the 1994 and 1995 d...

Reaction to Manny (5/8/2009)
There has been plenty of reaction to the news that Manny Ramirez tested positive for a performance enhancing drug yesterday: Gerry Callah...

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Full Name: Lance Berkman
Birthplace: Waco, TX
Age: 34
Birthday: February 10, 1976
Position: First Base
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 205 lbs
Bats: Switch
Throws: Left