Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Pat Burrell and Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Ben Sheets are two players who, throughout the years, have become a bit overrated. Burrell’s bat has previously gone silent in key situations, and the injury bug has bitten Sheets on-and-off in recent season. It had been a long wait for the two to fulfill their massive potential, but early signs are good in 2008: Burrell is on a tear, batting .354 and Sheets’ ERA is under 1.00.

Burrell has saved the Phillies with clutch hits multiple times this season. With Ryan Howard struggling, Burrell and Chase Utley have kept the Phillies afloat in the National League East standings. Burrell, who is leading the majors with 25 runs batted in, has been relaxed at the plate this season, and willing to go with the pitch to the opposite field, instead of trying to pull everything like he has in the past. Read more »