John Bergh

John Bergh was a professional baseball player born in 1857, who played during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1876 to June 9, 1880, a time marked by the transition from the informal club-based system of the 19th century to more structured league play. Bergh primarily played as a position player and participated in 12 games over the course of his career. Throughout his time in the league, Bergh accumulated a total of 8 hits, resulting in a batting average of 0.182. Despite not hitting any home runs and recording no RBIs or stolen bases, his contributions came during a formative period in baseball history when the game was evolving rapidly. Although Bergh's playing time was limited, his participation in the nascent stages of professional baseball reflects the passion and dedication of players in an era that laid the foundation for the sport's future.