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Brad Wilkerson: a versatile performer for the Nationals: with his ability to play multiple positions while producing from any spot in the batting order, he ranks as a valuable member of Washington's club.

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| August 01, 2005 | McMurray, John | COPYRIGHT 2005 Century Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

ON APRIL 6, 2005, WHILE PLAYING against the Philadelphia Phillies in the second game of the season, Brad Wilkerson of the Washington Nationals hit for the cycle, the 266th time in major league history that a player accomplished the feat.

Wilkerson's achievement was even more rare, however. He also became only the 21st player in major league history to hit for the cycle twice in his career. In fact, when Wilkerson completed his second cycle by hitting a ground-rule double against Aaron Fultz in the eighth inning of that game, he joined John Olerud as the only players since 1991 to hit for the cycle more than once.

Hitting for the cycle is one of the ...

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