William Lance Berkman (born February 10, 1976 in
Waco, Texas) is a Major League Baseball player for
the Houston Astros. His official listed height is
six feet, one inch, and his weight is 220 pounds
(100 kg). Berkman is a switch-hitting
outfielder/first baseman who throws left-handed, a
comparatively rare practice amongst non-pitchers. He
is also known as "Big Puma" or "Fat Elvis" (although
he has stated that he dislikes the latter).
Additionally, he was given the nickname Berkwell
once he took over Jeff Bagwell's first base
position.