What a start for Chipper Jones and Lance Berkman. Could this be the year we end up with a .400 hitter? Okay... sure, it's only 6 weeks into the season. Even so, these two are about 25% of their total at bats from 2007. It's not inconceivable that they could stay at or near this magical number for the entire year.
Perhaps Chipper was upset that in 2007 he barely missed gaining his first Batting Title. This guy has been a steady hitter since his high school days. In case you've forgotten... he was the high school player of the year for 3 straight seasons in the state of Florida! Think about that... so, as a sophomore in a baseball rich state like Florida.. he beat out the top Seniors in the state. Then, he did it two more years running. It's no surprise that he has had tremendous success. To see this type of a start is a testament to his Desire to place himself among the elite players to have stepped on the diamond... and to get that batting title he narrowly missed in '07.
With all that Chipper brings, he must be looking over his shoulder and thinking... damn, of all the years for Lance to put together these kinds of statistics... why this year? :)
Lance Berkman is leading or near leading in virtually every offensive category in 2008. His .393 average and power numbers are so impressive that you have to wonder if this career .303 hitter is making HIS statement to be placed among the elite hitters in the game. Lance should easily reach the 300/300 club of Home Runs and Doubles by the end of 2008. At only 32 years of age, he should easily put up solid numbers for the next 5 years which would place him in tall company with the legends of the game, like Chipper Jones.
So, all in all... sit back and enjoy the seasons these two fabulous entertainers are having. It's likely you won't see this type of performance for years to come.
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