Wednesday, May 21, 2008

The MLB's Star Power

So far this 2008 MLB season, two players have emerged with tremendous star power:Lance Berkman of the Houston Astros and Chipper Jones of the Atlanta Braves. 
Berkman’s numbers so far have been simply amazing, with a combination of 16 home runs, 44 RBI's, and a batting average of .389 (the league’s second-best). This gives many of us a reason to believe that he has the potential to end the season as the Triple Crown winner. 
On the other hand, Chipper Jones currently leads the league with a batting average with of .410, and has 32 RBI's, but has fell behind in home runs with 11.
Both of these players have gotten their share of the spotlight in the past, but this season it feels like they are both reaching their prime. For example, Jones' new studious film routine has given him more prestige at the plate, which is why he has been the hardest player to get out.

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