Lance Berkman

Baseball Player; 2011 World Series Champion

Lance Berkman - Baseball Player; 2011 World Series Champion
Born

February 10th, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player and coach, this individual played primarily as an outfielder and first baseman. Career spanned from 1999 to 2013, with significant contributions to the Houston Astros, St. Louis Cardinals, and Texas Rangers. Achieved noteworthy success with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011, winning the World Series. Played in 6 Major League Baseball All-Star Games and received a Silver Slugger award. Transitioned to coaching after retirement.

Won the 2011 World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals

Selected as a 6-time MLB All-Star

Received a Silver Slugger award

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