Morgan Burkhart
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Morgan Burkhart (born January 29, 1972 in St. Louis, Missouri) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox (2000-01) and Kansas City Royals (2003). He was a switch hitter and threw left handed.
In a three-season career, Burkhart posted a .248 batting average with five home runs and 23 RBI in 42 games played.
Currently, Burkhart plays for the Angelopolis Tigres of the Mexican Pacific League.
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- At Metrodome, hit a home run with a double and seven RBI against the Minnesota Twins (July 24, 2000)
- Was named Most Valuable Player of the Mexican Winter League for the 1999-2000 season
- Developed a cult-like following in Boston due to his physical resemblance to Babe Ruth.