Dale Berra, baseball player, 1977-1987

Dale Berra

Born: 12/13/1956 in Ridgewood, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-08-22 | Final Game: 1987-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Dale Anthony Berra

Biography

Dale Berra was a professional baseball player born in 1956, who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 until his retirement in 1987. A versatile position player, Berra appeared in 853 games throughout his career, primarily serving as a shortstop and third baseman. He was known for his solid defensive skills and a competitive spirit that characterized the eras of baseball in which he played, notably during the transition from the late 1970s into the mid-1980s. Over the course of his career, Berra accumulated 603 hits, 49 home runs, and 278 runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of .236. He also showcased his speed on the bases, recording 32 stolen bases. Being the son of legendary catcher Yogi Berra, Dale carried the weight of a storied baseball legacy, contributing to his unique position in baseball history. His journey through the sport reflected the evolving nature of baseball during a time of significant change, both on and off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
853 2553 236 603 109 9 49 278 32 210 422 0.236 0.294 0.344 0.638 -4749.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 25 15 33 48 0 9
3B 247 167 138 368 34 40
SS 591 546 883 1754 114 296

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 25
Third Base 247
Shortstop 591
Designated Hitter 4

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 HOU NL $62,500
1987 NYA AL $657,500
1986 NYA AL $557,500
1985 NYA AL $477,500
Total Career Earnings $1,755,000