Lance Berkman

Former Prospect Special Assistant - Rice (NCAA-1) [2026]
High Level
MLB
Years
1995-2013 (1999-2013)
Proper Name
William Lance Berkman
Nickname
Big Puma
Positions
1B (785) ... LF (549) ... RF (373) ... OF (266) ... CF (166) ... DH (100)
Height / Weight
6-1 / 220
Bats / Throws
Both / Left
Birthdate
February 10,1976   Age:  50.220
High School
Canyon (New Braunfels,TX)
Colleges
Rice University (Houston,TX)
Drafted/Signed
Signing Bonus
$ 1,000,000
Service Time
14.052 (2013)
MLB Debut
Contract Info
MLBAM ID
Retrosheet#
berkl001
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[1996] Thurman Munson Award (Cape Cod League)   [1997] Golden Spikes award finalist ... 1st Round Draft Pick (#16 overall) by the Houston Astros   [1999] Participated in the All-Star Weekend Futures Game (US Team)   [2002] Participated in All-Star Game Home Run Derby   [2004] Participated in All-Star Game Home Run Derby   [2005] Inducted into the Rice University Athletics Hall of Fame   [2006] Participated in All-Star Game Home Run Derby   [2008] Participated in All-Star Game Home Run Derby   [2011] World Series Champion with St. Louis Cardinals   [2020] Inducted into the Houston Astros Hall of Fame   [2023] Inducted into the Cape Cod League Hall of Fame
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1997116June-RegHouston AstrosYes1997-06-241BCollegeTXRiceNCAA 14Year PremiumPremiumRalph Bratton 
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