Jason Bere
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-2003)
Jason Bere was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2003 for 5 teams, including the Chicago White Sox, a span of 11 seasons. Across 211 career appearances, he went 71-65 with a 5.14 ERA and 920 strikeouts. Jason Bere was an All-Star.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-05-27
- Last Game
- 2003-05-27
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Jason Phillip Bere
Season-by-Season Pitching
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CHA | AL | 12 | 5 | 24 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 142.2 | 109 | 55 | 81 | 129 | 3.47 | 4.19 (+17%) | 399.5 |
| 1994 | CHA | AL | 12 | 2 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 141.2 | 119 | 60 | 80 | 127 | 3.81 | 4.51 (+16%) | -360.3 |
| 1995 | CHA | AL | 8 | 15 | 27 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 137.2 | 151 | 110 | 106 | 110 | 7.19 | 4.45 (-62%) | -5086.3 |
| 1996 | CHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.2 | 26 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 10.26 | 4.61 (-123%) | -775.3 |
| 1997 | CHA | AL | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.2 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 4.71 | 4.39 (-7%) | -832.5 |
| 1998 | CHA | AL | 3 | 7 | 18 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83.2 | 98 | 60 | 58 | 53 | 6.45 | 4.43 (-46%) | -3696.5 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | 3 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.2 | 39 | 20 | 20 | 31 | 4.12 | 4.43 (+7%) | 414.7 |
| 1999 | CIN | NL | 3 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.1 | 56 | 33 | 40 | 28 | 6.85 | 4.71 (-46%) | -1994.3 |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.1 | 23 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 4.63 | 4.71 (+2%) | 144.1 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | 6 | 7 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 115.0 | 115 | 63 | 63 | 98 | 4.93 | 4.77 (-3%) | -1373.3 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 6 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.1 | 65 | 40 | 26 | 44 | 6.63 | 4.77 (-39%) | 223.9 |
| 2001 | CHN | NL | 11 | 11 | 32 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 188.0 | 171 | 90 | 77 | 175 | 4.31 | 4.42 (+2%) | 1590.7 |
| 2002 | CHN | NL | 1 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85.2 | 98 | 54 | 28 | 65 | 5.67 | 4.28 (-33%) | -481.6 |
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4.05 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 71 | 65 | 211 | 203 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1,111.0 | 1,095 | 634 | 626 | 920 | 5.14 | — | -11,827 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | 161 | 9 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 60 | .186 | .206 | .236 | .442 | -424 |
Career AVG .186 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 30.2% below league average.
Career OBP .206 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.
Career SLG .236 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 44.2% below league average.
Career OPS .442 vs. league average .760 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CHA | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CHA | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CHA | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | CHA | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CHA | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CHA | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | 9 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CIN | NL | 12 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | 5 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .375 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | 20 | 39 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 | .205 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | CHN | NL | 32 | 62 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18 | .194 | .263 (-27%) | .332 (-42%) | .426 (-40%) | .758 (-40%) | -424.1 |
| 2002 | CHN | NL | 16 | 24 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 211 | 161 | 9 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 60 | .186 | — | — | — | — | -424 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (422 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 105 | 74 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 3 | .149 |
| Away | 106 | 87 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 2 | .218 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 105 | 558.1 | 534 | 322 | 313 | 457 | 5.19 |
| Away | 106 | 552.2 | 561 | 312 | 313 | 463 | 5.08 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-27 | CLE | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-05-22 | CLE | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-08-31 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-06-26 | CHC | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-06-18 | CHC | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-06-11 | CHC | HOU | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-06-05 | CHC | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-05-31 | CHC | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-05-26 | CHC | HOU | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-05-21 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-27 | CLE | DET | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-05-22 | CLE | DET | — | 5.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002-08-31 | CHC | STL | L | 4.0 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2002-06-26 | CHC | CIN | L | 2.1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002-06-18 | CHC | TEX | — | 7.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| 2002-06-11 | CHC | HOU | — | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| 2002-06-05 | CHC | MIL | — | 7.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002-05-31 | CHC | HOU | L | 7.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2002-05-26 | CHC | HOU | — | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002-05-21 | CHC | PIT | L | 5.0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CHA | P | 24 | 24 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | CHA | P | 24 | 24 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | CHA | P | 27 | 27 | 10 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | CHA | P | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | CHA | P | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | CHA | P | 18 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | CIN | P | 9 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | CIN | P | 12 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | MIL | P | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | MIL | P | 20 | 20 | 11 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | CLE | P | 11 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | CHN | P | 32 | 32 | 12 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | CHN | P | 16 | 16 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 | CLE | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 211 |
Salary History
Jason Bere's recorded salaries total $10,654,000 over 11 seasons, 1993 to 2003. Bere's career, 1993 to 2003, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | CLE | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 2002 | CHN | NL | $3,400,000 |
| 2001 | CHN | NL | $2,250,000 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | $800,000 |
| 1999 | CIN | NL | $1,200,000 |
| 1998 | CHA | AL | $700,000 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | $170,000 |
| 1997 | CHA | AL | $420,000 |
| 1996 | CHA | AL | $230,000 |
| 1995 | CHA | AL | $205,000 |
| 1994 | CHA | AL | $170,000 |
| 1993 | CHA | AL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $10,654,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Community College | Bedford | MA | 1990 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 23th | 1.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1993 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 2nd | 59.0 | 140 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jason Bere (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Jason Bere: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jason Bere's first major league game on May 27, 1993; the last one listed came on May 27, 2003. Bere played for the Chicago White Sox (1993 through 1998), the Cincinnati Reds (1998 to 1999), the Milwaukee Brewers (1999 through 2000), the Cleveland Indians (2000 to 2003), and the Chicago Cubs (2001 to 2002). Bere, born on May 26, 1971, in Cambridge, MA, USA, is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 185 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. Jason Bere was the playing name; the full given name is Jason Phillip.
Bere went 71-65 with a 5.14 ERA in 211 games, 203 of them starts. The totals include 920 strikeouts. Against a 4.47 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.14 mark was 14.9% worse. No season topped the 12 wins of 1993. Bere struck out 175 batters in 2001, a career high. In 1993, one of the busiest seasons, Bere posted a 3.47 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.19.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jason Bere
- What years did Jason Bere play?
- Jason Bere played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2003.
- Was Jason Bere a pitcher?
- Yes. Jason Bere pitched in the major leagues, recording 71 wins and 920 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jason Bere hit?
- Jason Bere hit 0 career home runs with 30 hits.
- What teams did Jason Bere play for?
- Jason Bere played for 5 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1993–1998), the Cincinnati Reds (1998–1999), the Milwaukee Brewers (1999–2000), the Cleveland Indians (2000, 2003), and the Chicago Cubs (2001–2002).
- Did Jason Bere win a Cy Young Award?
- No. Jason Bere did not win the Cy Young Award.
- What awards did Jason Bere win?
- Jason Bere was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Jason Bere's career stats?
- In 211 games, Jason Bere went 71-65 with a 5.14 ERA, 920 strikeouts, and 1,111.0 innings pitched.
- How much did Jason Bere earn in his career?
- Jason Bere's recorded salaries total $10,654,000 over 11 seasons, 1993 to 2003. Bere's career, 1993 to 2003, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Jason Bere's salary?
- Jason Bere's last recorded salary was $1,000,000, in 2003. His highest recorded salary was $3,400,000, in 2002, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1993. The Salary History table lists each season from 1993 to 2003.
- What position did Jason Bere play?
- Jason Bere played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jason Bere and how much did he weigh?
- Jason Bere was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Jason Bere's career ERA?
- Jason Bere finished with a 5.14 career ERA, going 71-65 with 920 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jason Bere have?
- Jason Bere recorded 920 career strikeouts.
- Is Jason Bere in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jason Bere has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.