Charlie Berry
Born: 10/18/1902 in Phillipsburg, NJ, USA
Died: 9/6/1972 in Evanston, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1925-06-15 | Final Game: 1938-09-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Charles Francis Berry
Biography
Charlie Berry, born in 1902, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1925 to 1938. He played a total of 709 games, during which he made a significant impact with his offensive contributions. Berry recorded 539 hits and achieved a batting average of .267, showcasing his ability to make contact and drive the ball. He hit 23 home runs and tallied 256 runs batted in (RBIs) over the course of his career, underscoring his role as a reliable middle-of-the-order hitter. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the base paths, accumulating 13 stolen bases.
Berry's playing style embodied the characteristics of the era, as he navigated the transition from the livelier offensive climate of the 1920s to the more competitive landscapes of the 1930s. His contributions to his teams were not only measured by his individual statistics but also by his ability to perform in crucial moments of the game. As a player who enjoyed a decade-long career, Berry left a lasting legacy in the annals of baseball history, contributing to the rich tapestry of the sport during a time of evolving strategies and growing fan engagement.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 709 | 2018 | 196 | 539 | 88 | 29 | 23 | 256 | 13 | 160 | 196 | 0.267 | 0.322 | 0.374 | 0.696 | -2105.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | PHA | AL | 10 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | BOS | AL | 80 | 177 | 18 | 46 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 21 | 19 | 0.260 | -188.2 |
| 1929 | BOS | AL | 77 | 207 | 19 | 50 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 2 | 15 | 29 | 0.242 | -653.6 |
| 1930 | BOS | AL | 88 | 256 | 31 | 74 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 35 | 2 | 16 | 22 | 0.289 | -170.6 |
| 1931 | BOS | AL | 111 | 357 | 41 | 101 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 49 | 4 | 29 | 38 | 0.283 | -35.6 |
| 1932 | BOS | AL | 10 | 32 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | CHW | AL | 72 | 226 | 33 | 69 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 21 | 23 | 0.305 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | CHW | AL | 86 | 271 | 25 | 69 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 17 | 16 | 0.255 | -547.0 |
| 1934 | PHA | AL | 99 | 269 | 14 | 72 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 22 | 23 | 0.268 | -648.2 |
| 1935 | PHA | AL | 62 | 190 | 14 | 48 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 10 | 20 | 0.253 | -419.6 |
| 1936 | PHA | AL | 13 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0.059 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | PHA | AL | 1 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 657 | 0 | 2047 | 406 | 44 | 48 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | PHA | C | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928 | BOS | C | 63 | 0 | 153 | 34 | 8 | 2 |
| 1929 | BOS | C | 72 | 0 | 236 | 51 | 5 | 8 |
| 1930 | BOS | C | 85 | 0 | 279 | 56 | 4 | 4 |
| 1931 | BOS | C | 102 | 0 | 312 | 78 | 6 | 8 |
| 1932 | BOS | C | 10 | 0 | 28 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| 1932 | CHA | C | 70 | 0 | 212 | 52 | 5 | 5 |
| 1933 | CHA | C | 83 | 0 | 260 | 39 | 4 | 1 |
| 1934 | PHA | C | 99 | 0 | 339 | 48 | 5 | 9 |
| 1935 | PHA | C | 56 | 0 | 189 | 37 | 3 | 7 |
| 1936 | PHA | C | 12 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938 | PHA | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 656 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette College | Easton | PA | 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925 |