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"Although coming into this season J.J. Hardy\u2019s career statistics were pedestrian at best \u2014 .246 average, 14 homers, 64 RBIs \u2014 if one peered closer at the numbers, it was clear Milwaukee\u2019s 24-year-old shortstop had plenty to offer.In his only extensive playing time not marred by injuries, Hardy displayed a clear potential to be one of the best shortstops in the National League, offensively and defensively.Over the latter stages of his rookie year in 2005, he hit .308 over 185 at-bats after the All-Star break, with eight home runs and 31 RBIs \u2014 good for a shortstop-gaudy .866 OPS.After struggling through injuries for most of 2006, Hardy is back this season and has seized upon the potential he first showed in the second half of 2005.Although he had a 19-game hitting streak end Wednesday, Hardy is batting .331, which is 10th in the National League and tops among the NL Central-leading Brewers.From May 1 to Tuesday, Hardy went 17-for-32 (.531) with four doubles, three home runs and 10 RBIs. Perhaps the most impressive statistic out of that streak is Milwaukee\u2019s seven wins in eight games.Forming the nucleus of the young Brewers infield with Prince Fielder and Rickie Weeks, Hardy has matured into a versatile hitter who can hit for both power and average."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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