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Beast in the Box: Nelson Cruz
Born: 7/1/1980 in Montecristy, Dominican Republic Bats/Throws: R/R HT: 6’2” WT: 240 Debut: 9/17/2005 College: N/A Nelson Cruz snapped two MLB postseason series records, RBIs and homeruns, as he led the Rangers back to the World Series. With six homers and 13 RBIs, there wasnt a question which player would be hoisting the ALCS MVP trophy at the end of Saturday night’s Game 6 victory. Of Cruz’s 8 hits, only two werent out of the park, yet were doubles….
Beast in the Box:Jose Bautista
Born: 10/19/1980 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Bats/Throws: R/R HT: 6’0” WT: 195 Debut: 4/4/2004 College: Chipola CC, FL For the first time since 1993 when they won the Division, the Pennant, and the World Series; the Toronto Blue Jays have something to smile about…Jose Bautista! The exceptional right-fielder is swinging the bat yet again this season as he currently leads the league in Batting Average and in Homeruns. To add to his 20 Homeruns and his .348 BA, Bautista also…
Beast in the Box:Matt Joyce
Matt Joyce Born: 8/3/1984 in Tampa, FL Bats/Throws: L/R HT: 6’2” WT: 205 Debut: 5/5/2008 College: Florida Southern If you want to talk about a hot streak, lets talk about Matt Joyce. The Rays right-fielder has had 10 hits and 7 RBIs hits in his last 9 games. Joyce currently leads the league with a .357 BA and has undoubtedly been the hottest bat in Tampa. With the Rays playing the struggling tigers next, look for Mat Joyce to gain even more…
Beast in the Box:Lance Berkman
He must have gotten better with age, becuase in his 13th MLB season, Lance Berkman is having the greatest start of his career. Hitting .300 just one time in the last four seasons, Berkman currently has the second best BA in the league with .406, trailing only Matt Holliday who is batting .410. Lance is also tied for third in the league with 9 ropes and is second with 27 RBIs