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In 28 games last month, Hamilton batted .322 (37-for-115) with eight home runs and an A.L.-high 29 RBI. The 27-year-old outfielder scored 22 runs and posted a .617 slugging percentage. He collected 16 extra- base hits, including six doubles and two triples. He walked eight times and had a .360 on-base percentage. Lance Berkman of the Houston Astros has been named the Sharp Presents the National League Player of the Month for May. The switch-hitting slugger hit .471 (49-104), with 11 doubles, a triple, nine home runs, 22 RBI, and 31 runs scored in May. His .471 batting average, .553 on-base percentage, 49 hits, and 85 total bases led the Majors and his 21 extra-base hits tied for the M.L. lead. The four-time All-Star posted 16 multi-hit games and five multi-RBI performances. On May 6th vs. Washington, Lance collected a career-high five hits and four runs scored, along with two doubles and an RBI. Lance was named Player of the Week for May 5-11, during which he hit .682 (15-22). Berkman compiled a 17-game hitting streak that extended from 4/30-5/18, during which he hit .545 (36-66). |
Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers has been named the Sharp Presents the American League Player of the Month for May. This his second straight monthly honor.