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98. Lance Berkman

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98. Lance Berkman
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: February 10, 1976 in Waco, TX USA
  • Weight: 220 lbs.
  • Height: 6'1"
  • Bats: B
  • Throws: L
  • Debut: July 16, 1999
  • Final Game: September 17, 2013
  • TSN All-Star - 2006
  • Comeback Player of the Year - 2011
  • MVP - 2001
  • MVP - 2002
  • MVP - 2004
  • MVP - 2005
  • MVP - 2006
  • MVP - 2008
  • MVP - 2011
  • Rookie of the Year - 2000
 
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Lance Berkman was the third “Killer B” of the Houston Astros, though it was his Comeback Player of the Year season with St. Louis (that also netted him his only World Series Ring) that he might hold most dear.

Berkman’s overall Hall of Fame candidacy is an interesting one as he is a six time All Star, finished in the Top Ten in MVP voting six times and put up very good power numbers with 366 Home Runs, 1,234 RBIs and a .934 OPS. His overall numbers, complete with a 51.1 bWAR are good, but with poor defensive numbers, a relatively low profile amongst most fans, and what is still likely to be a loaded ballot, Berkman will have more trouble than he should to get into Cooperstown.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Waco, Texas, U.S.A.
  • Eligible In: Tuesday, 01 January 2019
  • Position: First Base, Outfield
  • Played For: Houston Astros, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers
  • Major Accolades and Awards: World Series Rings (1) (St. Louis Cardinals, 2011)
    All-Star (6) (2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008 & 2011)
    Comeback Player of the Year Award (NL) (2011)
    Most Doubles (2) (NL) (20001 & 2008)
    Most Runs Batted In (1) (NL) (2002)
    Highest Win Probabilty Added (1) (NL) (2008)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a First Baseman (1) (NL) (2008)
    Most Total Zone Runs by a Leftfielder (1) (NL) (2003)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten MVP Finishes:
    (NL: 2001, 5th), (NL: 2002, 3rd), (NL: 2004, 7th), (NL: 2006, 3rd), (NL: 2008, 5th) & (NL: 2011, 7th)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Position Players)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (Offensive bWAR)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Batting Average)
    9 Top Ten Finishes (On Base Percentage)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Slugging Percentage)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (OPS)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Scored)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Most Hits)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Total Bases)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Doubles)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Triples)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Home Runs)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Batted In)
    10 Top Ten Finishes (Walks)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Extra Base Hits)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (Win Probability Added)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (Championship Win Probability Added)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 31.   OPS: .943
    39.   Win Probability Added: 52.6
    40.   Slugging Percentage: .537
    41.   Intentional Walks: 160
    49.   On Base Percentage: .406
    56:   OPS+: 144
    58.   Fielding Percentage by a First Baseman: .994
    61.   Walks: 1,201
    85.   Home Runs: 366
    86.   Fielding Percentage by a Leftfielder: .981
  • Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame: 2019: 1.2%
  • Should be Inducted As A: Houston Astro

Should Lance Berkman be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 56.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 34.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4.3%
No opinion. - 4.3%
No way! - 0%

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