Al Bergman
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1916)
Al Bergman was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1916 for the Cleveland Guardians. In 8 career games, he hit .214 with 3 hits.
- 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
- 5'7" / 155 lb
- Died
- 6/21/1961 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1916-08-29
- Last Game
- 1916-09-12
Full name: Alfred Henry Bergman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .214 | .312 | .357 | .670 | 0 |
Career AVG .214 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.
Career OBP .312 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .357 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +9.4% above league average.
Career OPS .670 vs. league average .641 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | CLE | AL | 8 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 8 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 6 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-09-12 | CLE | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-09-11 | CLE | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-09-09 | CLE | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-04 | CLE | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916-09-03 | CLE | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-08-31 | CLE | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-08-30 | CLE | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-08-29 | CLE | MIN | W | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | South Bend | IN | 1914, 1915 |
Al Bergman: the record in brief
Al Bergman played a first major league game on August 29, 1916 and a last one on September 12, 1916. All of the seasons listed were played for the Cleveland Indians. Bergman is listed as a second baseman at 5'7" and 155 pounds. The bio says Bergman both batted and threw right-handed. Bergman was born on September 27, 1889, in Peru, IN, USA. The bio records the death on June 21, 1961, in Fort Wayne, IN, USA. Bergman's full given name, per the bio, is Alfred Henry Bergman.
Across 8 games at the plate, Bergman's career line reads 3 hits in 14 at bats for a .214 average. Measured against the leagues Bergman played in, the .214 career average compares with a .249 league average over the same seasons, 13.8% below the league. Only one season appears, 1916 for the Cleveland Indians, when Bergman played 8 games and went 3 for 14.
Bergman appears at one position only: second base, in 3 games.
Before the majors, Bergman played college baseball at University of Notre Dame (1914 and 1915).
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Bergman
- Was Al Bergman a pitcher?
- No. Al Bergman was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Al Bergman hit?
- Al Bergman hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Al Bergman play for?
- Al Bergman played for one team, the Cleveland Indians (1916).
- What were Al Bergman's career stats?
- In 8 games, Al Bergman had 3 hits and 2 runs, with a .214 batting average.
- What position did Al Bergman play?
- Al Bergman played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Al Bergman and how much did he weigh?
- Al Bergman was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 155 pounds.
- What was Al Bergman's career batting average?
- Al Bergman batted .214 over his career, with 3 hits in 14 at bats.
- Is Al Bergman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Bergman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.