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HOUSTON ASTROS
AGE: 31
POSITION: First Base
BIRTHPLACE: Waco, TX
RESIDES: Houston, TX
COLLEGE: Rice University
PERSONAL: Wife Cara, three daughters
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Since 2003, Lance Berkman has donated $300,000 to the Astros In Action
Foundation to support many Houston-area charities, including the Yellowstone
Academy, a non-profit organization whose goal is to reach children in
circumstances that create a high probability of life dysfunction, and to provide
them with the environment and tools necessary to lead to success in life.
Lance has teamed up with The Methodist Hospital for "Berkman's Bunch,"
allowing hundreds of Houston children and their families to come to the
ballpark. "Berkman's Bunch" meets during every Saturday home game in the
summer. Lance provides game tickets, promotional items and a personal visit
prior to the game. He makes frequent personal visits to area hospitals to speak
with patients and employees. Lance is always eager to participate in the Astros
community outreach programs including visits to schools and organizations on
the Astros Caravan, as well as Astros FanFest. Lance was named the Houston
Astros 2001 and 2002 Roberto Clemente Man-of-the-Year in recognition of his
outstanding community service endeavors.
Lance Berkman was an MVP candidate last season, hitting .315 with a career
high 45 home runs and 136 RBIs. He set the franchise record for RBIs, while
his home run total ranked second in Astros history. He was one of 24 minor
league players selected to represent the U.S. at the 1999 Pan Am Games.
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