Adam Bernero
Born: 11/28/1976 in San Jose, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2000-08-01 | Final Game: 2006-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Adam Gino Bernero
Biography
Adam Bernero, born in 1976, was a professional pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 until 2006. He made his debut with the Atlanta Braves and went on to pitch for several teams, including the Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies, and the Kansas City Royals. Bernero's career spanned a transformative period in baseball that included the rise of offensive play and shifting pitching strategies, often characterized by a focus on strikeouts and power pitching.
Throughout his career, Bernero compiled a record of 11-27 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.91. He struck out a total of 247 batters, showcasing his ability to generate swing-and-miss with his pitches despite the challenges he faced on the mound. While he did not register any saves, Bernero contributed to his teams as a starter and reliever, providing depth to the pitching staff during his time in the league. His journey through the majors reflects the ups and downs experienced by many players in the competitive environment of professional baseball. After retiring from the game in 2006, Bernero left behind a legacy that illustrates the challenges and perseverance inherent in a major league career.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 27 | 150 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 376.0 | 430 | 247 | 58 | 133 | 247 | 5.91 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.3 | 33 | 16 | 13 | 20 | 4.19 | 381.4 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 7.30 | -855.2 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 4 | 7 | 28 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 101.7 | 128 | 70 | 31 | 69 | 6.20 | -1536.7 |
| 2003 | COL | NL | 0 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.7 | 33 | 19 | 13 | 26 | 5.23 | -259.4 |
| 2003 | DET | AL | 1 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.7 | 104 | 68 | 41 | 54 | 6.08 | -2048.3 |
| 2004 | COL | NL | 1 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.3 | 36 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 5.57 | -1364.9 |
| 2005 | ATL | NL | 4 | 3 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.0 | 61 | 34 | 12 | 37 | 6.51 | 523.4 |
| 2006 | KCR | AL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1.38 | - |
| 2006 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 36.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.062 | 0.062 | 0.062 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | DET | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | COL | NL | 31 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | DET | AL | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | COL | NL | 16 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | ATL | NL | 36 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | KCR | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | PHI | NL | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 150 | 37 | 22 | 45 | 2 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | DET | P | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | DET | P | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | DET | P | 28 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | COL | P | 31 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | DET | P | 18 | 17 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | COL | P | 16 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | ATL | P | 36 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | KCA | P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | PHI | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 150 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | ATL | NL | $450,000 |
| 2004 | COL | NL | $320,000 |
| 2003 | DET | AL | $314,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,084,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Atlantic State University | Savannah | GA | 1999 |
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento | CA | 1997 |
| Culver-Stockton College | Canton | MO | 1998 |