Joe Berger
Born: 12/20/1886 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 3/6/1956 in Rock Island, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1913-04-11 | Final Game: 1914-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Joseph August Berger
Biography
Joe Berger was a professional baseball player born in 1886, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1914. His career spanned a brief but noteworthy period during the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented style of play. Over the course of his career, Berger appeared in 127 games, where he recorded 71 hits, 2 home runs, and drove in 23 runs, finishing with a batting average of .191. He also demonstrated notable speed on the bases, successfully stealing 7 bases.
Despite his limited offensive production, Berger's contributions to his teams reflected the gritty determination typical of players from his era. He played during a time when the game was evolving, and his role as a position player helped pave the way for future athletes in the sport. Although his career statistics may not showcase a superstar, Berger's presence on the field during the early 1910s marks him as a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the hard-nosed style of play that defined the game during his time.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | 371 | 38 | 71 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 7 | 49 | 37 | 0.191 | 0.289 | 0.248 | 0.537 | -1085.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CHW | AL | 79 | 223 | 27 | 48 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 5 | 36 | 28 | 0.215 | -190.2 |
| 1914 | CHW | AL | 48 | 148 | 11 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 0.155 | -894.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 83 | 0 | 125 | 244 | 17 | 22 |
| 3B | 8 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 32 | 0 | 58 | 82 | 12 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CHA | 2B | 71 | 0 | 111 | 214 | 14 | 18 |
| 1913 | CHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | CHA | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1914 | CHA | 2B | 12 | 0 | 14 | 30 | 3 | 4 |
| 1914 | CHA | 3B | 7 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914 | CHA | SS | 28 | 0 | 56 | 74 | 11 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 83 |
| Third Base | 8 |
| Shortstop | 33 |