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Houston Astros: Lance Berkman’s career was underappreciated

NEW YORK - JUNE 12: Lance Berkman #17 of the Houston Astros hits against the New York Yankees on June 12, 2010 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

The Big Puma was a one-of-a-kind elite hitter in his time with the Astros, and to this day is underappreciated by both the media and fans.

The Baseball Writers Association of America (BWAA) released the 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot in November, with the ballot results to be released in late January. There are no notable first-time ballot entries for Houston Astros alums, and we’re still waiting to see if former Astros Jeff Kent, Andy Pettitte and Billy Wagner will get admission into Cooperstown.