Claude Berry

Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1904-1915)

Claude Berry was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1904 to 1915 for the Chicago White Sox, the Philadelphia Athletics, and the Pittsburgh Rebels, a span of 12 seasons. In 245 career games, he hit .219 with 165 hits, 3 home runs, and 65 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

AVG .219
HR 3
RBI 65
H 165
OPS .577
PIV -1,331
Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
5'7" / 165 lb
Born
2/14/1880 in Losantville, IN, USA
Died
2/1/1974 in Richmond, IN, USA
MLB Debut
1904-04-22
Last Game
1915-10-03

Full name: Claude Elzy Berry

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Career Batting Statistics

Claude Berry — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
245 753 72 165 31 10 3 65 14 60 101 .219 .279 .299 .577 -1,331

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career OBP .279 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Career SLG .299 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career OPS .577 vs. league average .638 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Claude Berry — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1904 CHA AL 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1906 PHA AL 10 30 2 7 0 0 0 2 1 2 7 .233 — — — — 0.0
1907 PHA AL 8 19 2 4 2 0 0 1 0 2 2 .211 — — — — 0.0
1914 PTF FL 124 411 35 98 18 9 2 36 6 26 50 .238 .255 (-7%) .322 (-12%) .339 (avg) .661 (-6%) -472.8
1915 PTF FL 100 292 32 56 11 1 1 26 7 29 42 .192 .250 (-23%) .318 (-15%) .332 (-26%) .651 (-21%) -858.4
Career · 5 seasons 245 753 72 165 31 10 3 65 14 60 101 .219 — — — — -1,331

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Claude Berry — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home1103262870133.215
Away1354264496235.225

Last 10 Games — Batting

Claude Berry — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1915-10-03 PTFCHFL 200000001
1915-10-03 PTFCHFW 500000003
1915-10-02 PTFCHFL 300000010
1915-10-02 PTFCHFL 201000000
1915-09-25 PTFNEWL 200000000
1915-09-24 PTFNEWW 100000000
1915-09-23 PTFBUFL 300000000
1915-09-22 PTFBUFL 301000000
1915-09-21 PTFBUFW 300000000
1915-09-20 PTFBUFW 201000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Claude Berry — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
C 242 16 1020 376 41 26

Season-by-Season Fielding

Claude Berry — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1904 CHA C 3 0 5 1 0 0
1906 PHA C 10 10 52 24 5 0
1907 PHA C 8 6 29 5 2 0
1914 PTF C 122 0 550 202 23 18
1915 PTF C 99 0 384 144 11 8

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Claude Berry — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Catcher 242

Claude Berry: the record in brief

According to the bio, Claude Berry debuted on April 22, 1904 and played a final game on October 3, 1915. By club, Berry's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (1904), the Philadelphia Athletics (1906 through 1907), and the Pittsburgh Rebels (1914 through 1915). Berry played primarily as a catcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on February 14, 1880, in Losantville, IN, USA, Berry was listed at 5-foot-7 and 165 pounds. Berry died on February 1, 1974, in Richmond, IN, USA. Berry's full given name, per the bio, is Claude Elzy Berry.

Berry finished with 165 hits from 753 at bats in 245 games, which works out to .219, along with 3 home runs and 65 runs batted in. Berry got on base at a .279 rate and slugged .299 (.577 OPS). Measured against the leagues Berry played in, the .219 career average compares with a .250 league average over the same seasons, 12.3% below the league. The hits column peaks at 98, in 1914. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .238 in 1914, did not top the league's .255.

Frequently Asked Questions about Claude Berry

What years did Claude Berry play?
Claude Berry played in Major League Baseball from 1904 to 1915.
Was Claude Berry a pitcher?
No. Claude Berry was a position player (Catcher).
How many home runs did Claude Berry hit?
Claude Berry hit 3 career home runs with 165 hits.
What teams did Claude Berry play for?
Claude Berry played for 3 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1904), the Philadelphia Athletics (1906–1907), and the Pittsburgh Rebels (1914–1915).
What were Claude Berry's career stats?
In 245 games, Claude Berry had 165 hits, 3 home runs, 65 RBI, 72 runs, and 14 stolen bases, with a .219 batting average.
What position did Claude Berry play?
Claude Berry played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Claude Berry and how much did he weigh?
Claude Berry was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 165 pounds.
How many home runs did Claude Berry hit each season?
Claude Berry's home runs by season: 0 in 1904, 0 in 1906, 0 in 1907, 2 in 1914, and 1 in 1915. His most in one season was 2, in 1914.
What was Claude Berry's career batting average?
Claude Berry batted .219 over his career, with 165 hits in 753 at bats.
How many RBI did Claude Berry have?
Claude Berry drove in 65 runs in his career.
Is Claude Berry in the Hall of Fame?
No. Claude Berry has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.