Tony Bernazard
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1979-1991)
Tony Bernazard was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1991 for 6 teams, including the Montreal Expos, a span of 13 seasons. In 1,071 career games, he hit .262 with 970 hits, 75 home runs, and 391 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2,032.
- 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 150 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1979-07-13
- Last Game
- 1991-04-26
Full name: Antonio Bernazard
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,071 | 3,700 | 523 | 970 | 177 | 30 | 75 | 391 | 113 | 428 | 606 | .262 | .339 | .387 | .726 | 2,032 |
Career AVG .262 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .339 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .387 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .726 vs. league average .716 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | MON | NL | 22 | 40 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 12 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 297.8 |
| 1980 | MON | NL | 82 | 183 | 26 | 41 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 9 | 17 | 41 | .224 | .264 (-15%) | .326 (-12%) | .387 (-8%) | .714 (-10%) | -295.1 |
| 1981 | CHA | AL | 106 | 384 | 53 | 106 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 34 | 4 | 54 | 66 | .276 | .255 (+8%) | .320 (+15%) | .368 (+3%) | .688 (+9%) | 787.9 |
| 1982 | CHA | AL | 137 | 540 | 90 | 138 | 25 | 9 | 11 | 56 | 11 | 67 | 88 | .256 | .261 (-2%) | .324 (+4%) | .388 (+2%) | .712 (+3%) | 351.6 |
| 1983 | CHA | AL | 59 | 233 | 30 | 61 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 2 | 17 | 45 | .262 | .260 (avg) | .324 (-6%) | .389 (-4%) | .714 (-5%) | -244.9 |
| 1983 | SEA | AL | 80 | 300 | 35 | 80 | 18 | 1 | 6 | 30 | 21 | 38 | 52 | .267 | .260 (+2%) | .324 (+8%) | .389 (+1%) | .714 (+4%) | -244.9 |
| 1984 | CLE | AL | 140 | 439 | 44 | 97 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 38 | 20 | 43 | 70 | .221 | .259 (-15%) | .322 (-10%) | .384 (-25%) | .707 (-18%) | -1254.9 |
| 1985 | CLE | AL | 153 | 500 | 73 | 137 | 26 | 3 | 11 | 59 | 17 | 69 | 72 | .274 | .257 (+7%) | .323 (+12%) | .390 (+3%) | .714 (+7%) | 883.5 |
| 1986 | CLE | AL | 146 | 562 | 88 | 169 | 28 | 4 | 17 | 73 | 17 | 53 | 77 | .301 | .257 (+17%) | .325 (+11%) | .395 (+15%) | .720 (+13%) | 1524.5 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | 79 | 293 | 39 | 70 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 30 | 7 | 25 | 49 | .239 | .262 (-9%) | .331 (-9%) | .415 (-4%) | .746 (-6%) | -325.9 |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | 61 | 214 | 34 | 57 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 4 | 30 | 30 | .266 | .262 (+1%) | .331 (+7%) | .415 (-8%) | .746 (-1%) | -325.9 |
| 1991 | DET | AL | 6 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 1,071 | 3,700 | 523 | 970 | 177 | 30 | 75 | 391 | 113 | 428 | 606 | .262 | — | — | — | — | 1,154 | ||
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 (1071 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 523 | 1729 | 254 | 475 | 29 | 177 | .275 |
| Away | 548 | 1971 | 269 | 495 | 46 | 214 | .251 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-04-26 | DET | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-04-25 | DET | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-04-18 | DET | CHW | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-04-16 | DET | TOR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-04-12 | DET | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-04-08 | DET | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-26 | OAK | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-25 | OAK | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-24 | OAK | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-23 | OAK | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1000 | 960 | 2100 | 2901 | 114 | 623 |
| SS | 24 | 11 | 21 | 49 | 5 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | MON | 2B | 14 | 13 | 22 | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| 1980 | MON | 2B | 39 | 30 | 63 | 103 | 4 | 18 |
| 1980 | MON | SS | 22 | 11 | 19 | 48 | 5 | 7 |
| 1981 | CHA | 2B | 104 | 104 | 228 | 320 | 7 | 66 |
| 1981 | CHA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | CHA | 2B | 137 | 137 | 353 | 443 | 12 | 116 |
| 1983 | CHA | 2B | 59 | 59 | 96 | 189 | 7 | 38 |
| 1983 | SEA | 2B | 79 | 78 | 166 | 233 | 12 | 51 |
| 1984 | CLE | 2B | 136 | 122 | 264 | 397 | 20 | 85 |
| 1985 | CLE | 2B | 147 | 141 | 311 | 399 | 16 | 86 |
| 1985 | CLE | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | CLE | 2B | 146 | 144 | 351 | 442 | 17 | 95 |
| 1987 | CLE | 2B | 78 | 77 | 153 | 200 | 6 | 39 |
| 1987 | OAK | 2B | 59 | 55 | 90 | 135 | 11 | 22 |
| 1991 | DET | 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1000 |
| Shortstop | 24 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | TSN All-Star | 2B |
Salary History
Tony Bernazard's recorded salaries total $2,135,000 over 4 seasons, 1985 to 1991. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bernazard's career ran from 1979 to 1991. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | DET | AL | $525,000 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | $630,000 |
| 1986 | CLE | AL | $580,000 |
| 1985 | CLE | AL | $400,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $2,135,000 | ||
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Tony Bernazard: the record in brief
Tony Bernazard played a first major league game on July 13, 1979 and a last one on April 26, 1991. The team column moves through the Montreal Expos (1979 to 1980), the Chicago White Sox (1981 to 1983), the Seattle Mariners (1983), the Cleveland Indians (1984 through 1987), the Oakland Athletics (1987), and the Detroit Tigers (1991). Bernazard played primarily as a second baseman and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Born on August 24, 1956, in Caguas, P.R., Bernazard was listed at 5-foot-9 and 150 pounds. Bernazard's full given name, per the bio, is Antonio Bernazard.
Across 1,071 games at the plate, Bernazard's career line reads 970 hits in 3,700 at bats for a .262 average, plus 75 home runs, 391 RBI, and 113 stolen bases. Bernazard's career OPS of .726 combines a .339 on-base mark with .387 slugging. The .262 career average is close to the .260 the league hit across the same seasons. No season beat the 17 home runs Bernazard hit in 1986. 1986 produced Bernazard's most hits, 169 of them for the Cleveland Indians.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tony Bernazard
- What years did Tony Bernazard play?
- Tony Bernazard played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1991.
- Was Tony Bernazard a pitcher?
- No. Tony Bernazard was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tony Bernazard hit?
- Tony Bernazard hit 75 career home runs with 970 hits.
- What teams did Tony Bernazard play for?
- Tony Bernazard played for 6 teams: the Montreal Expos (1979–1980), the Chicago White Sox (1981–1983), the Seattle Mariners (1983), the Cleveland Indians (1984–1987), the Oakland Athletics (1987), and the Detroit Tigers (1991).
- What were Tony Bernazard's career stats?
- In 1,071 games, Tony Bernazard had 970 hits, 75 home runs, 391 RBI, 523 runs, and 113 stolen bases, with a .262 batting average.
- How much did Tony Bernazard earn in his career?
- Tony Bernazard's recorded salaries total $2,135,000 over 4 seasons, 1985 to 1991. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bernazard's career ran from 1979 to 1991. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
- What was Tony Bernazard's salary?
- Tony Bernazard's last recorded salary was $525,000, in 1991. His highest recorded salary was $630,000, in 1987, and his lowest was $400,000, in 1985. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 1991.
- What position did Tony Bernazard play?
- Tony Bernazard played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tony Bernazard and how much did he weigh?
- Tony Bernazard was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 150 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tony Bernazard hit each season?
- Tony Bernazard's home runs by season: 1 in 1979, 5 in 1980, 6 in 1981, 11 in 1982, 8 in 1983, 2 in 1984, 11 in 1985, 17 in 1986, 14 in 1987, and 0 in 1991. His most in one season was 17, in 1986.
- What was Tony Bernazard's career batting average?
- Tony Bernazard batted .262 over his career, with 970 hits in 3,700 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tony Bernazard have?
- Tony Bernazard drove in 391 runs in his career.
- Is Tony Bernazard in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tony Bernazard has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.