Sean Bergman
Born: 4/11/1970 in Joliet, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-07-07 | Final Game: 2000-06-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Sean Frederick Bergman
Biography
Sean Bergman, born in 1970, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2000. Over the course of his career, he made a mark as a reliable, if not spectacular, member of various pitching staffs. Bergman finished his career with a record of 39-47 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.28, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite the ups and downs that often accompany a career in the big leagues.
Throughout his time in the majors, Bergman recorded 455 strikeouts, demonstrating a capability to miss bats and keep hitters off balance. While he did not register any saves, his contributions were primarily as a starter, where he often took the mound to provide innings for his teams. Playing during a period marked by offensive explosion in the late 1990s, Bergman's tenure reflected the challenges many pitchers faced in an era defined by powerful lineups and high-scoring games. His journey through MLB remains a testament to his perseverance and dedication to the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 47 | 196 | 117 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 750.3 | 912 | 440 | 99 | 272 | 455 | 5.28 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | DET | AL | 1 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 39.7 | 47 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 5.67 | -1620.9 |
| 1994 | DET | AL | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 22 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 5.60 | -40.4 |
| 1995 | DET | AL | 7 | 10 | 28 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 135.3 | 169 | 77 | 67 | 86 | 5.12 | -2713.4 |
| 1996 | SDP | NL | 6 | 8 | 41 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113.3 | 119 | 55 | 33 | 85 | 4.37 | - |
| 1997 | SDP | NL | 2 | 4 | 44 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 99.0 | 126 | 67 | 38 | 74 | 6.09 | - |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | 12 | 9 | 31 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 172.0 | 183 | 71 | 42 | 100 | 3.72 | 551.6 |
| 1999 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2.84 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 4 | 6 | 19 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 99.0 | 130 | 59 | 26 | 38 | 5.36 | 711.1 |
| 2000 | MIN | AL | 4 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68.0 | 111 | 73 | 33 | 35 | 9.66 | -4000.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 198 | 133 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0.113 | 0.113 | 0.211 | 0.323 | -774.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | DET | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | DET | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | DET | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | SDP | NL | 43 | 30 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | SDP | NL | 44 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | 31 | 60 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0.083 | -774.7 |
| 1999 | ATL | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 19 | 28 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.107 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIN | AL | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 196 | 117 | 58 | 97 | 8 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | DET | P | 9 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | DET | P | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | DET | P | 28 | 28 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | SDN | P | 41 | 14 | 11 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | SDN | P | 44 | 9 | 5 | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | HOU | P | 31 | 27 | 16 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | ATL | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | HOU | P | 19 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | MIN | P | 15 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 196 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | MIN | AL | $1,200,000 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | $1,875,000 |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | $465,000 |
| 1997 | SDN | NL | $275,000 |
| 1996 | SDN | NL | $205,000 |
| 1995 | DET | AL | $137,500 |
| 1994 | DET | AL | $120,000 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,386,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale | IL | 1989, 1990, 1991 |