Joe Berger
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1913-1914)
Joe Berger was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1914 for the Chicago White Sox, a span of 2 seasons. In 127 career games, he hit .191 with 71 hits, 2 home runs, and 23 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 3/6/1956 in Rock Island, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1913-04-11
- Last Game
- 1914-09-27
Full name: Joseph August Berger
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 | .191 | .289 | .248 | .537 | -987 |
Career AVG .191 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.
Career OBP .289 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.
Career SLG .248 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 27.4% below league average.
Career OPS .537 vs. league average .665 across their career seasons — 19.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CHA | AL | 79 | 223 | 27 | 48 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 5 | 36 | 28 | .215 | .259 (-17%) | .325 (+1%) | .345 (-17%) | .670 (-8%) | -165.6 |
| 1914 | CHA | AL | 48 | 148 | 11 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 9 | .155 | .255 (-39%) | .322 (-31%) | .339 (-44%) | .661 (-38%) | -821.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 127 | 371 | 38 | 71 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 7 | 49 | 37 | .191 | — | — | — | — | -987 | ||
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 (127 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 57 | 182 | 21 | 34 | 1 | 14 | .187 |
| Away | 70 | 189 | 17 | 37 | 1 | 12 | .196 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-27 | CHW | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-09-16 | CHW | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-09-16 | CHW | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-09-14 | CHW | SLA | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-08-20 | CHW | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-08-19 | CHW | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1914-08-19 | CHW | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-08-16 | CHW | SLA | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1914-08-16 | CHW | SLA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1914-08-12 | CHW | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 83 |
| Third Base | 8 |
| Shortstop | 33 |
Joe Berger: the record in brief
According to the bio, Joe Berger debuted on April 11, 1913 and played a final game on September 27, 1914. Every season row on the page belongs to the Chicago White Sox, from 1913 through 1914. Berger played primarily as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Born on December 20, 1886, in St. Louis, MO, USA, Berger was listed at 170 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Berger died on March 6, 1956, in Rock Island, IL, USA. Berger's full given name, per the bio, is Joseph August Berger.
Berger collected 71 hits in 371 at bats across 127 games, good for a .191 batting average; the totals also include 2 homers and 23 RBI. Reaching base at a .289 clip and slugging .248, Berger finished with a .537 OPS. Over the seasons Berger played, league hitters batted .257; the .191 career figure is 25.5% below that. In OPS terms, Berger's .537 stands 19.3% below the league's .665. The highest hit total in a season was 48, in 1913. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .215 in 1913, did not top the league's .259.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Berger
- What years did Joe Berger play?
- Joe Berger played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1914.
- Was Joe Berger a pitcher?
- No. Joe Berger was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Joe Berger hit?
- Joe Berger hit 2 career home runs with 71 hits.
- What teams did Joe Berger play for?
- Joe Berger played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1913–1914).
- What were Joe Berger's career stats?
- In 127 games, Joe Berger had 71 hits, 2 home runs, 23 RBI, 38 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .191 batting average.
- What position did Joe Berger play?
- Joe Berger played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Berger and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Berger was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Joe Berger hit each season?
- Joe Berger's home runs by season: 2 in 1913 and 0 in 1914. His most in one season was 2, in 1913.
- What was Joe Berger's career batting average?
- Joe Berger batted .191 over his career, with 71 hits in 371 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Berger have?
- Joe Berger drove in 23 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Berger in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Berger has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.