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Lance Berkman #27 - DH/1B

Texas

  • Age: 37
  • DOB: 1976/02/10
  • POB: Waco, TX
  • Height: 6-1 Weight: 220lbs
  • Bats/Throws: S/L
  • MLB Seasons: 14
  • Drafted by Houston in 1997 (1st round).
  • Current Status: On roster
  • Performance: Berkman is hot (.500 in last 8AB).
GPGSWLSVCGSHOIPHRERHRBBKWHIPERA
Year to date37-------3818-327---
On Pace156-------16076-13114---

Scouting Report

AssetsA switch-hitter with good power and a great eye, he routinely works the count and willingly takes piles of walks. Is also a regular home run and RBI threat.
FlawsOver time, he has become increasingly injury-prone. Strikes out his fair share. Is not a top defensive player.
Career potentialVeteran switch-hitting first baseman.

Honours and Awards

2011NL - Comeback player of the year
2011Named to the All-Star Game
2008Named to the All-Star Game
2006Named to the All-Star Game
2004Named to the All-Star Game
2002Named to the All-Star Game
2001Named to the All-Star Game
1998Texas League (AA) - All-Star Team

Transactions / Injuries / Suspensions

2013/01/07Signed as a free agent by the Texas Rangers to a one-year contract.
2012/10/29Filed for free agency.
2012/10/06Did not make the St. Louis Cardinals playoff roster.
2012/10/05Not on the St. Louis Cardinals Wild Card playoff game roster.
2012/10/03Missed 23 games (right knee injury).
2012/09/08Right knee injury, day-to-day.
2012/09/01Missed 27 games (right knee inflammation).
2012/08/03Right knee inflammation, 15-day DL.
2012/07/27Missed 1 game (bruised right knee).
2012/07/26Bruised right knee, day-to-day.
2012/07/14Missed 47 games (right knee injury).
2012/05/20Right knee injury, 15-day DL.
2012/05/16Missed 1 game (undisclosed).
2012/05/15Undisclosed, day-to-day.
2012/05/13Missed 21 games (strained left calf).
2012/04/19Strained left calf, 15-day DL.
2012/04/17Missed 4 games (left calf injury).
2012/04/11Left calf injury, day-to-day.
2011/09/22Signed by the St. Louis Cardinals to a one-year contract extension.
2011/07/31Missed 4 games (rotator cuff).
2011/07/27Rotator cuff, day-to-day.
2011/07/26Missed 1 game (rotator cuff).
2011/07/25Rotator cuff, day-to-day.
2011/05/22Missed 3 games (wrist injury).
2011/05/19Wrist injury, day-to-day.
2010/12/04Signed as a free agent by the St. Louis Cardinals to a one-year contract.
2010/10/27New York Yankees declined their contract option for next season.
2010/09/01Missed 15 games (right ankle injury).
2010/08/19Right ankle injury, early September.
2010/08/17Right ankle injury, day-to-day.
2010/07/31Acquired from the Houston Astros.
2010/05/01Missed 1 game (left groin).
2010/04/30Left groin, day-to-day.
2010/04/20Missed 12 games (left knee injury).
2010/03/31Left knee injury, early September (retroactive to March 26th, 2010).
2009/09/18Missed 2 games (back injury).
2009/09/16Back injury, day-to-day.
2009/08/12Missed 18 games (calf injury).
2009/07/23Calf injury, early September.
2009/07/22Missed 1 game (calf injury).
2009/07/21Calf injury, day-to-day.
2009/07/20Missed 1 game (calf injury).
2009/07/19Calf injury, day-to-day.
2009/05/12Missed 3 games (wrist injury).
2009/05/08Wrist injury, day-to-day.
2008/06/17Missed 1 game (left leg injury).
2008/06/15Left leg injury, day-to-day.
2007/09/28Missed 1 game (knee injury).
2007/09/27Knee injury, day-to-day.
2007/07/23Missed 1 game (left hand injury).
2007/07/20Left hand injury, day-to-day.
2007/06/18Missed 1 game (flu).
2007/06/17Flu, day-to-day.
2007/06/08Suspended by the MLB for 2 games.
2006/06/11Missed 1 game (personal reasons).
2006/06/10Personal reasons, day-to-day.
2006/05/27Missed 1 game (right knee injury).
2006/05/25Right knee injury, day-to-day.
2006/05/19Missed 1 game (hamstring).
2006/05/17Hamstring, day-to-day.
2006/05/14Missed 1 game (hamstring).
2006/05/13Hamstring, day-to-day.
2005/05/06Missed 27 games (right knee injury).
2005/03/30Right knee injury, 15-day DL.
2005/03/19Re-signed by the Houston Astros to a six-year contract.
2005/01/27Re-signed by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract.
2003/08/26Missed 1 game (personal reasons).
2003/08/24Personal reasons, day-to-day.
2003/08/01Missed 2 games (knee injury).
2003/07/31Knee injury, day-to-day.
2003/04/23Missed 5 games (sprained left elbow).
2003/04/18Sprained left elbow, day-to-day.
2002/01/29Re-signed by the Houston Astros to a three-year contract.
2001/08/21Missed 3 games (left knee injury).
2001/08/17Left knee injury, day-to-day.

Trades

2013/01/07Signed as a free agent by the Texas Rangers.
2010/12/04Signed as a free agent by the St. Louis Cardinals.
2010/07/31Houston Astros traded Lance Berkman and cash to the New York Yankees for Mark Melancon and Jimmy Paredes.
1997/06/03Drafted by the Houston Astros in the 1st round (16th overall) in 1997.

Career Stats

YearTeamLeagueGPGSWLSVCGSHOIPHRERHRBBKWHIPERA
2013TexasAL37-------3818-327---
2012St. LouisNL32-------2112-214---
2012MemphisAAA6-------41-03---
2011St. LouisNL145-------14790-3192---
2010NY YankeesAL37-------279-117---
2010HoustonNL85-------7339-1360---
2010Total Hou/NYAMLB122-------10048-1477---
2010Round RockAAA2-------33-10---
2010TrentonAA2-------21-01---
2009HoustonNL136-------12673-2597---
2008HoustonNL159-------173114-2999---
2007HoustonNL153-------15695-3494---
2006HoustonNL152-------16995-4598---
2005HoustonNL132-------13776-2491---
2005Round RockAAA4-------42-03---
2004HoustonNL160-------172104-30127---
2003HoustonNL153-------155110-25107---
2002HoustonNL158-------169106-42107---
2001HoustonNL156-------191110-3492---
2000HoustonNL114-------10576-2156---
2000New OrleansAAA31-------3718-631---
1999HoustonNL34-------2210-412---
1999New OrleansAAA64-------7342-839---
1998New OrleansAAA17-------1614-612---
1998JacksonAA122-------13082-2485---
1997KissimmeeA53-------5431-1237---
TotalMLB1843-------18811137-3631190---
TotalNL1769-------18161110-3591146---
TotalAL74-------6527-444---
TotalAAA124-------13780-2188---
TotalAA124-------13283-2486---
TotalA53-------5431-1237---

Legend:

GP - games played
GS - games started
W - wins
L - losses
SV - saves
CG - complete games
SHO - shutouts
IP - innings pitched
H - hits
R - runs
ER - earned runs
HR - homeruns
BB - walks or base on balls
K - strikouts
WHIP - walks and hits per inning pitched
ERA - earned runs avverage