BIO NOTE : Berkman, who is hitting .362 , is on pace to shatter his previous best for batting average ( .331 in 2001 ) in a single season . In nine previous seasons, he has only hit better than .300 three times .
RECENT NEWS : On Wedsday, Berkman hit his 20th homer of the season and went 2 for 3 to increase his batting average to .362 . It was Houston's only run in a 2-1 loss in 10 innings at Baltimore .
Since May 3, Berkman is batting .408 with 11 HRs and 32 RBI.
QUOTE : " It's such a great thing to see how God never leaves your side, or is always waiting on you to come back to Him . "
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