Ryan Raburn has hit three home runs in his last four games, has attempted steals in his last two games, and has five multiple hit games in his last seven. Raburn has eligibility at first base, second base, and all three outfield positions, but up until the last week or so it has not done him much good. That's because part of being a utility player usually means that you are not going to play everyday. Raburn has just over 200 at-bats or half of what teammate Miguel Cabrera has. that has changed a little since Magglio Ordonez went down on July 24th. Raburn has started 19 of 22 games and as a result of consistent at-bats may now just be starting to get into a groove.In just about a half of a season's worth of at-bats last year, Raburn hit 16 home runs and had an OPS of .891. Granted part of that success is based on the fact that he only faces guys that he is more successful against, but he did demonstrate an ability to hit both lefties and righties in 2009. So far this year, h...
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