Dwight Bernard
Born: 5/31/1952 in Mount Vernon, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1978-06-29 | Final Game: 1982-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Dwight Vern Bernard
Biography
Dwight Bernard, born in 1952, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1982. Known for his reliable arm and competitive spirit, Bernard made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, moving away from the dominant pitching styles of the 1970s toward a more balanced offensive game. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 4-8 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.14, demonstrating his capacity to contribute to his teams in high-pressure situations.
Throughout his tenure in the majors, Bernard amassed a total of 92 strikeouts and recorded 6 saves, showcasing his ability to close out games and handle late-inning pressure. While his career was relatively brief, Bernard's contributions on the mound were significant during an era marked by evolving strategies and player dynamics. He left the game after the 1982 season, but his journey through the league remains a testament to the dedication and skill required to compete at the highest level of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 8 | 115 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 176.0 | 196 | 81 | 10 | 86 | 92 | 4.14 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | NYN | NL | 1 | 4 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 54 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 4.31 | -709.4 |
| 1979 | NYN | NL | 0 | 3 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.0 | 59 | 23 | 26 | 20 | 4.70 | -205.0 |
| 1981 | ATL | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 3.60 | - |
| 1982 | ATL | AL | 3 | 1 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 79.0 | 78 | 33 | 27 | 45 | 3.76 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.429 | 0.200 | 0.629 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | NYN | NL | 30 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | NYN | NL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | ATL | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | ATL | AL | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | ALCS | ML4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1982 | WS | ML4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1981 | AEDIV | ML4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | ALCS | ML4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1982 | WS | ML4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 1981 | AEDIV | ML4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 115 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 0 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | NYN | P | 30 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 1979 | NYN | P | 32 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | ML4 | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | ML4 | P | 47 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 115 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | Nashville | TN | 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 |