Marty Berghammer
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911-1915)
Marty Berghammer was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1915 for the Chicago White Sox, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Pittsburgh Rebels, a span of 5 seasons. In 285 career games, he hit .233 with 180 hits, 1 home runs, and 52 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 172 lb
- Died
- 12/21/1957 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-09-08
- Last Game
- 1915-10-03
Full name: Martin Andrew Berghammer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285 | 774 | 136 | 180 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 52 | 46 | 103 | 92 | .233 | .335 | .275 | .610 | -229 |
Career AVG .233 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.
Career OBP .335 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .275 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.
Career OPS .610 vs. league average .667 across their career seasons — 8.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | CHA | AL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1913 | CIN | NL | 74 | 188 | 25 | 41 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 29 | .218 | .259 (-16%) | .325 (-17%) | .345 (-23%) | .670 (-20%) | -570.9 |
| 1914 | CIN | NL | 77 | 112 | 15 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 18 | .223 | .255 (-13%) | .322 (-11%) | .339 (-29%) | .661 (-20%) | -314.6 |
| 1915 | PTF | FL | 132 | 469 | 96 | 114 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 33 | 26 | 83 | 44 | .243 | .250 (-3%) | .318 (+16%) | .332 (-13%) | .651 (+1%) | 656.3 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 285 | 774 | 136 | 180 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 52 | 46 | 103 | 92 | .233 | — | — | — | — | -229 | ||
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 (284 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 143 | 367 | 68 | 93 | 1 | 29 | .253 |
| Away | 141 | 406 | 68 | 87 | 0 | 22 | .214 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-03 | PTF | CHF | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1915-10-03 | PTF | CHF | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1915-10-02 | PTF | CHF | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1915-10-02 | PTF | CHF | L | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-30 | PTF | CHF | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-29 | PTF | CHF | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-09-28 | PTF | NEW | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-27 | PTF | NEW | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1915-09-25 | PTF | NEW | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1915-09-25 | PTF | NEW | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 28 |
| Shortstop | 220 |
Marty Berghammer: the record in brief
The profile opens with Marty Berghammer's first major league game on September 8, 1911; the last one listed came on October 3, 1915. Berghammer played for the Chicago White Sox (1911), the Cincinnati Reds (1913 to 1914), and the Pittsburgh Rebels (1915). Berghammer played primarily as a shortstop and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Born on June 18, 1888, in Elliott, PA, USA, Berghammer was listed at 5 feet, 9 inches and 172 pounds. Berghammer's death is recorded on December 21, 1957, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Marty Berghammer was the playing name; the full given name is Martin Andrew.
Berghammer finished with 180 hits from 774 at bats in 285 games, which works out to .233, adding 1 home run, 52 runs batted in, and 46 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .335 and .275 give Berghammer a career OPS of .610. The league as a whole hit .257 across Berghammer's seasons, which puts the .233 career mark 9.5% below average. The OPS comparison is .610 to a league .667, 8.5% below average. No season topped the 114 hits of 1915.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marty Berghammer
- What years did Marty Berghammer play?
- Marty Berghammer played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1915.
- Was Marty Berghammer a pitcher?
- No. Marty Berghammer was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Marty Berghammer hit?
- Marty Berghammer hit 1 career home run with 180 hits.
- What teams did Marty Berghammer play for?
- Marty Berghammer played for 3 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1911), the Cincinnati Reds (1913–1914), and the Pittsburgh Rebels (1915).
- What were Marty Berghammer's career stats?
- In 285 games, Marty Berghammer had 180 hits, 1 home runs, 52 RBI, 136 runs, and 46 stolen bases, with a .233 batting average.
- What position did Marty Berghammer play?
- Marty Berghammer played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Marty Berghammer and how much did he weigh?
- Marty Berghammer was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 172 pounds.
- How many home runs did Marty Berghammer hit each season?
- Marty Berghammer's home runs by season: 0 in 1911, 1 in 1913, 0 in 1914, and 0 in 1915. His most in one season was 1, in 1913.
- What was Marty Berghammer's career batting average?
- Marty Berghammer batted .233 over his career, with 180 hits in 774 at bats.
- How many RBI did Marty Berghammer have?
- Marty Berghammer drove in 52 runs in his career.
- Is Marty Berghammer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Marty Berghammer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.