Carlos Bernier
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1953)
Carlos Bernier was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1953 for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 105 career games, he hit .213 with 66 hits, 3 home runs, and 31 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 180 lb
- Died
- 4/6/1989 in Juana Diaz, P.R.
- MLB Debut
- 1953-04-22
- Last Game
- 1953-09-22
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | 310 | 48 | 66 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 31 | 15 | 51 | 53 | .213 | .332 | .316 | .648 | -506 |
Career AVG .213 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.
Career OBP .332 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .316 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 20.4% below league average.
Career OPS .648 vs. league average .733 across their career seasons — 11.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | PIT | NL | 105 | 310 | 48 | 66 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 31 | 15 | 51 | 53 | .213 | .264 (-19%) | .335 (-1%) | .397 (-20%) | .733 (-12%) | -505.5 |
| Career · 1 season | 105 | 310 | 48 | 66 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 31 | 15 | 51 | 53 | .213 | — | — | — | — | -506 | ||
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 (105 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 50 | 151 | 27 | 37 | 2 | 19 | .245 |
| Away | 55 | 159 | 21 | 29 | 1 | 12 | .182 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953-09-22 | PIT | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-19 | PIT | NY1 | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-19 | PIT | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-13 | PIT | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-12 | PIT | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1953-09-11 | PIT | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953-09-09 | PIT | CHC | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-07 | PIT | NY1 | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953-09-06 | PIT | PHI | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1953-08-30 | PIT | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 13 |
| Center Field | 49 |
| Right Field | 24 |
Carlos Bernier: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 22, 1953 and the final game on September 22, 1953, Carlos Bernier built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Born on January 28, 1927, in Juana Diaz, P.R., Bernier is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Bernier's listed size is 180 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. Bernier's death is recorded on April 6, 1989, in Juana Diaz, P.R.
Across 105 games at the plate, Bernier's career line reads 66 hits in 310 at bats for a .213 average, along with 3 homers and 31 RBI. The on-base percentage is .332 and the slugging percentage .316, for an OPS of .648. Set against a .264 league average for the same years, Bernier's .213 average sits 19.4% below it. Only one season appears, 1953 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, when Bernier played 105 games and went 66 for 310. That year the league hit .264, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carlos Bernier
- Was Carlos Bernier a pitcher?
- No. Carlos Bernier was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Carlos Bernier hit?
- Carlos Bernier hit 3 career home runs with 66 hits.
- What teams did Carlos Bernier play for?
- Carlos Bernier played for one team, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1953).
- What were Carlos Bernier's career stats?
- In 105 games, Carlos Bernier had 66 hits, 3 home runs, 31 RBI, 48 runs, and 15 stolen bases, with a .213 batting average.
- What position did Carlos Bernier play?
- Carlos Bernier played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Carlos Bernier and how much did he weigh?
- Carlos Bernier was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Carlos Bernier's career batting average?
- Carlos Bernier batted .213 over his career, with 66 hits in 310 at bats.
- How many RBI did Carlos Bernier have?
- Carlos Bernier drove in 31 runs in his career.
- Is Carlos Bernier in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Carlos Bernier has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.