Pat Burrell
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Pat Burrell (born October 10, 1976 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas) is the starting left fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball.
Following a standout career at the University of Miami, Burrell debuted for the Phillies in 2000 and became an instant fixture in the line-up. In 2002, he had a break out season, hitting 37 home runs and knocking in 116 RBIs, proving to be one of the most promising young power hitters in baseball.
After signing a six-year, $50-million dollar contract with the Phillies before the 2003 season, however, he endured a season-long slump and finished the season batting only .209 with barely half of his previous season's production numbers.
Burrell's batting productivity is considered to be a key factor in how the Phillies perform in 2005. Because of his power hitting capabilities, Burrell has gained the nickname "Pat the Bat" among Philadelphia fans. However, Burrell also has a reputation for striking out with high frequency.
External links
- Pat Burrell's career statistics at Baseball-Reference.com (http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/burrepa01.shtml)
- Pat Burrell bio (http://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Burrell/Burrell_bio.html)