Bob Berman
Born: 1/24/1899 in New York, NY, USA
Died: 8/2/1988 in Bridgeport, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1918-06-04 | Final Game: 1918-06-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 147 lbs
Full name: Robert Leon Berman
Biography
Bob Berman was a professional baseball player born in 1899, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned a mere week in June 1918. Primarily serving as a position player, Berman made his mark in the league during a period characterized by the end of World War I and a transition in baseball from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style. Over the course of his short tenure, he played in just 2 games, during which he recorded 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of .0.
Despite the limited opportunities on the field, Berman's presence in the major leagues during this transitional time reflects the challenges and uncertainties faced by players of that era. While his statistical contributions to the game were non-existent, his participation in the league serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to make their mark in baseball but faced various obstacles, including global events and the competitive nature of the sport. Berman's brief career underscores the ephemeral nature of professional sports, where even the most fleeting appearances can be part of a larger narrative in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | WSN | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | WS1 | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |