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* First Base
* Born: 2/10/1976 in Waco, TX
* Bats/Throws: Switch / Left
* HT: 6'1'
* WT: 220
* Debut: 7/16/1999
* College: Rice
A native Texan, Berkman grew up in Austin and graduated from high school in San Marcos. He was drafted by the Astros out of Rice University, where he was an All-American. His ideal offseason day consists of a Saturday morning hunt (bow-hunting deer), college football (either the University of Texas or Texas A&M) and a long nap.
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