Finally getting shot with WhiteSox, Jake Burger's power bat makes instant impact.
Jake Burger is definitely in the latter category."It's been a lot of fun," Burger said."Any way I can contribute and help the team, that's huge for me. That's what I want to do. It's not about individual accolades. It's about helping the team win."
He's not as good as Moncada on the defensive side, but Burger has been one of the few sparks in a Sox offense that disappears for lengthy stretches. Burger was a premier home run hitter during his collegiate days at Missouri State, but his professional career got off to a nightmarish start.
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