08-20-2009, 11:30 AM
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Kyler Buke, OF, Cubs (Low-A Peoria)
Tuesday's stats: 2-for-2, 2B, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB
Burke's second-half explosion continued on Tuesday, as he's now hitting .328/.437/.508 since the All-Star break. Beyond the overall averages, the most striking part of the run is that Burke has suddenly turned into a walk machine as he's drawn a pair of free passes in each of his last four games, and 20 in his last 18. It's the perfect combination, as he's waiting for his pitch, and then doing damage when he gets it.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Kyler Buke, OF, Cubs (Low-A Peoria)
Tuesday's stats: 2-for-2, 2B, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB
Burke's second-half explosion continued on Tuesday, as he's now hitting .328/.437/.508 since the All-Star break. Beyond the overall averages, the most striking part of the run is that Burke has suddenly turned into a walk machine as he's drawn a pair of free passes in each of his last four games, and 20 in his last 18. It's the perfect combination, as he's waiting for his pitch, and then doing damage when he gets it.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->