18??? He's only hit 12 so far. He'd have to hit 18 homers in a third of a season, which might be within reach for Prince Fielder or Ryan Howard, but Derrek Lee has never been a tremendously prolific power hitter. Even getting to the mid 20s would be a major accomplishment. Well maybe he'd go into a power slugging fest. The man isn't a prolific power hitter but I think he has the ability to hit 18 home runs in a third of a season. Some of his home runs are absolute shots it's all about getting into a groove and having a good stroke at the plate. Ok, really though i'd be happy if he managed maybe even 12 more. When I watch the games It seems that he has trouble hitting the outside pitches over the fence then when they come inside on him he seems more than surprised and more often than not he rolls it over into a ground ball. but Truffle Shuffle 18... we can all dream can't we? haha