Curt Bernard
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1900-1901)
Curt Bernard was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1900 to 1901 for the New York Giants, a span of 2 seasons. In 43 career games, he hit .238 with 35 hits and 14 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 150 lb
- Died
- 4/10/1955 in Culver City, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1900-09-17
- Last Game
- 1901-06-24
Full name: Curtis Henry Bernard
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 147 | 20 | 35 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 13 | 15 | .238 | .309 | .279 | .588 | -323 |
Career AVG .238 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.
Career OBP .309 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.
Career SLG .279 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.
Career OPS .588 vs. league average .693 across their career seasons — 15.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | NY1 | NL | 20 | 71 | 9 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 4 | .254 | .279 (-9%) | .338 (-3%) | .366 (-23%) | .705 (-13%) | -124.2 |
| 1901 | NY1 | NL | 23 | 76 | 11 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 11 | .224 | .271 (-18%) | .326 (-12%) | .359 (-23%) | .686 (-18%) | -199.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 43 | 147 | 20 | 35 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 13 | 15 | .238 | — | — | — | — | -323 | ||
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 (44 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 86 | 11 | 16 | 0 | 6 | .186 |
| Away | 20 | 65 | 10 | 20 | 0 | 8 | .308 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901-06-24 | NY1 | STL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1901-06-22 | NY1 | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-06-21 | NY1 | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901-06-20 | NY1 | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-06-19 | NY1 | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-06-18 | NY1 | BRO | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-06-16 | NY1 | CHC | L | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-06-11 | NY1 | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-06-10 | NY1 | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-05-30 | NY1 | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Center Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 26 |
Curt Bernard: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 17, 1900 and the final game on June 24, 1901, Curt Bernard built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the New York Giants from 1900 to 1901. Bernard played primarily as an outfielder and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Born on February 18, 1878, in Parkersburg, WV, USA, Bernard was listed at 5'10" and 150 pounds. Bernard died on April 10, 1955, in Culver City, CA, USA. Bernard's full given name, per the bio, is Curtis Henry Bernard.
Bernard finished with 35 hits from 147 at bats in 43 games, which works out to .238, adding 14 RBI. The on-base percentage is .309 and the slugging percentage .279, for an OPS of .588. Set against a .274 league average for the same years, Bernard's .238 average sits 13.2% below it. In OPS terms, Bernard's .588 stands 15.2% below the league's .693. Bernard collected a career-high 18 hits in 1900. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .254 in 1900, did not top the league's .279.
Frequently Asked Questions about Curt Bernard
- What years did Curt Bernard play?
- Curt Bernard played in Major League Baseball from 1900 to 1901.
- Was Curt Bernard a pitcher?
- No. Curt Bernard was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Curt Bernard hit?
- Curt Bernard hit 0 career home runs with 35 hits.
- What teams did Curt Bernard play for?
- Curt Bernard played for one team, the New York Giants (1900–1901).
- What were Curt Bernard's career stats?
- In 43 games, Curt Bernard had 35 hits, 14 RBI, 20 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .238 batting average.
- What position did Curt Bernard play?
- Curt Bernard played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Curt Bernard and how much did he weigh?
- Curt Bernard was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was Curt Bernard's career batting average?
- Curt Bernard batted .238 over his career, with 35 hits in 147 at bats.
- How many RBI did Curt Bernard have?
- Curt Bernard drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is Curt Bernard in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Curt Bernard has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.