Justin Berg
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2009-2011)
Justin Berg was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2011 for the Chicago Cubs, a span of 3 seasons. Across 60 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 4.08 ERA and 27 strikeouts.
- 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" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2009-08-13
- Last Game
- 2011-05-25
Full name: Justin Christopher Berg
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0.75 | 4.32 (+83%) | 644.0 |
| 2010 | CHN | NL | 0 | 1 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 | 45 | 23 | 20 | 14 | 5.17 | 4.08 (-27%) | -999.2 |
| 2011 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3.75 | 3.94 (+5%) | -349.9 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 0 | 1 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.0 | 66 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 4.08 | — | -705 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .733 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CHN | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | CHN | NL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | CHN | NL | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 60 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (120 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 32 | 32.2 | 36 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 3.58 |
| Away | 28 | 31.1 | 30 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 4.60 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-25 | CHC | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-22 | CHC | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-12 | CHC | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-11 | CHC | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-02 | CHC | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-04-28 | CHC | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-04-26 | CHC | COL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-04-24 | CHC | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-10-02 | CHC | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-26 | CHC | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-25 | CHC | NYN | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-22 | CHC | BOS | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-12 | CHC | STL | — | 1.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-11 | CHC | STL | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011-05-02 | CHC | LAD | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-04-28 | CHC | AZ | — | 3.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011-04-26 | CHC | COL | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011-04-24 | CHC | LAD | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-10-02 | CHC | HOU | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010-09-26 | CHC | STL | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 60 |
Salary History
Justin Berg's recorded salaries total $403,000 over 1 season, in 2010. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Berg's career ran from 2009 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2009 and 2011.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CHN | NL | $403,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $403,000 | ||
Justin Berg: the record in brief
August 13, 2009 and May 25, 2011 bracket Justin Berg's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Every season row on the page belongs to the Chicago Cubs, from 2009 through 2011. Berg played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on June 7, 1984, in Antigo, WI, USA and a listed size of 6-foot-3 and 225 pounds. Justin Berg was the playing name; the full given name is Justin Christopher.
Berg went 0-1 with a 4.08 ERA in 60 games, 0 of them starts. Also on Berg's record: 27 strikeouts. Berg's 4.08 ERA was close to the 4.11 league figure for those seasons. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 5.17 in 2010, when the league's was 4.08.
Every defensive appearance on record for Berg, 60 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits Berg with 4 putouts, 9 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Justin Berg
- What years did Justin Berg play?
- Justin Berg played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2011.
- Was Justin Berg a pitcher?
- Yes. Justin Berg pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 27 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Justin Berg hit?
- Justin Berg hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Justin Berg play for?
- Justin Berg played for one team, the Chicago Cubs (2009–2011).
- What were Justin Berg's career stats?
- In 60 games, Justin Berg went 0-1 with a 4.08 ERA, 27 strikeouts, and 64.0 innings pitched.
- How much did Justin Berg earn in his career?
- Justin Berg's recorded salaries total $403,000 over 1 season, in 2010. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Berg's career ran from 2009 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2009 and 2011.
- What was Justin Berg's salary?
- Justin Berg's recorded salary was $403,000 in 2010.
- What position did Justin Berg play?
- Justin Berg played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Justin Berg and how much did he weigh?
- Justin Berg was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 225 pounds.
- What was Justin Berg's career ERA?
- Justin Berg finished with a 4.08 career ERA, going 0-1 with 27 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Justin Berg have?
- Justin Berg recorded 27 career strikeouts.
- Is Justin Berg in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Justin Berg has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.