Wally Berger, baseball player, 242 home runs, 1930-1940

Wally Berger

Born: 10/10/1905 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 11/30/1988 in Redondo Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-04-15 | Final Game: 1940-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: Walter Anton Berger

Biography

Wally Berger was a prominent American baseball player born in 1905, whose career spanned from 1930 to 1940. As a position player, he made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during the pre-war era, showcasing his skills as an explosive hitter and a reliable run producer. Over the course of 1,350 games, Berger amassed 1,550 hits, including 242 home runs and 898 RBIs, while maintaining an impressive batting average of .300. His ability to combine power with consistency established him as one of the top offensive players of his time. Berger was selected as an All-Star four times, highlighting his status among the elite players of the league during the 1930s. Known for his aggressive playing style, he also demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 36 stolen bases throughout his career. Berger's contributions to the game were significant during a period that saw evolving offensive strategies and the rise of new baseball stars. His legacy remains as a testament to the talent that flourished in the early 20th century, making him a memorable figure in baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
28.0 25.0 4.0 8.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 4.0 3.0 0 0 0.320 0.393 0.600 0.993

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1350 5163 809 1550 299 59 242 898 36 435 694 0.300 0.359 0.522 0.881 18960.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 18 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1939 WS CIN 4 15 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0.000
1937 WS NY1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 13 0 106 4 0 7
OF 1296 0 3324 87 91 21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 13
Left Field 347
Center Field 938
Right Field 11

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1936 Most Valuable Player NL 16th 4.0 80 0
1935 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 20.0 80 0
1934 Most Valuable Player NL 12th 13.0 80 0
1933 Most Valuable Player NL 3rd 44.0 80 0
1932 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 6.0 80 0