Brandon Berger
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2004)
Brandon Berger was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2004 for the Kansas City Royals, a span of 4 seasons. In 81 career games, he hit .212 with 46 hits, 8 home runs, and 24 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-09-09
- Last Game
- 2004-06-13
Full name: Brandon Charles Berger
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 217 | 28 | 46 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 24 | 2 | 15 | 45 | .212 | .268 | .378 | .646 | -346 |
Career AVG .212 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.
Career OBP .268 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.
Career SLG .378 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.
Career OPS .646 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — 14.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | KCA | AL | 6 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .312 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | KCA | AL | 51 | 134 | 16 | 27 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 1 | 8 | 32 | .201 | .261 (-23%) | .331 (-23%) | .416 (-7%) | .747 (-14%) | -346.4 |
| 2003 | KCA | AL | 13 | 32 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | .219 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | KCA | AL | 11 | 35 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 81 | 217 | 28 | 46 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 24 | 2 | 15 | 45 | .212 | — | — | — | — | -346 | ||
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 (81 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 41 | 101 | 18 | 21 | 6 | 14 | .208 |
| Away | 40 | 116 | 10 | 25 | 2 | 10 | .216 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-06-13 | KCR | NYN | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-12 | KCR | NYN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-10 | KCR | WSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-10 | KCR | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-03 | KCR | DET | W | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-27 | KCR | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-05-26 | KCR | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004-05-25 | KCR | DET | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-23 | KCR | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-05-22 | KCR | OAK | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 29 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 33 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | KCA | AL | $304,000 |
| 2002 | KCA | AL | $202,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $506,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond | KY | 1994, 1995, 1996 |
Brandon Berger: the record in brief
The profile opens with Brandon Berger's first major league game on September 9, 2001; the last one listed came on June 13, 2004. The team column never changes: it is the Kansas City Royals from 2001 to 2004. Berger is listed as an outfielder at 5-foot-11 and 205 pounds. The bio says Berger batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is February 21, 1975, in Covington, KY, USA. Brandon Berger was the playing name; the full given name is Brandon Charles.
In 81 games and 217 at bats, Berger batted .212 with 46 hits; the totals also include 8 home runs and 24 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .268 and .378 give Berger a career OPS of .646. Set against a .264 league average for the same years, Berger's .212 average sits 19.7% below it. The OPS comparison is .646 to a league .756, 14.6% below average. No season topped the 27 hits of 2002. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .201 in 2002, did not top the league's .261.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brandon Berger
- What years did Brandon Berger play?
- Brandon Berger played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2004.
- Was Brandon Berger a pitcher?
- No. Brandon Berger was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Brandon Berger hit?
- Brandon Berger hit 8 career home runs with 46 hits.
- What was Brandon Berger's career batting average?
- Brandon Berger batted .212 over his career, with 46 hits in 217 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brandon Berger have?
- Brandon Berger drove in 24 runs in his career.
- Is Brandon Berger in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brandon Berger has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.