Brandon Berger, baseball player, 2001-2004

Brandon Berger

Born: 2/21/1975 in Covington, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-09-09 | Final Game: 2004-06-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Brandon Charles Berger

Biography

Brandon Berger, born in 1975, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2004. Over the course of his brief career, Berger appeared in 81 games, where he showcased his power-hitting capabilities, accumulating 46 hits and recording 8 home runs. He contributed 24 RBIs to his teams, demonstrating a knack for driving in runs despite finishing with a batting average of .212. Berger also displayed some speed on the base paths, successfully stealing 2 bases during his time in the league. Berger's career unfolded during a period marked by significant offensive output in baseball, often referred to as the "steroid era." While he did not achieve the same level of prominence as some of his contemporaries, his ability to hit for power and his role as a utility player allowed him to leave his mark in the sport. He played until June 13, 2004, after which he retired from professional baseball. His journey reflects the challenges and dynamics faced by many players who navigated the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during the early 2000s.

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 0.212 0.268 0.378 0.646 -379.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
OF 63 49 108 6 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by 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