Claude Berry
Born: 2/14/1880 in Losantville, IN, USA
Died: 2/1/1974 in Richmond, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1904-04-22 | Final Game: 1915-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Claude Elzy Berry
Biography
Claude Berry, born in 1880, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1904 to 1915, during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Berry played a total of 245 games, amassing 165 hits and demonstrating his versatility as a position player. While he recorded a batting average of .219, he contributed to his teams with 65 runs batted in and showcased his speed on the bases with 14 stolen bases.
Although Berry's power at the plate was limited, as evidenced by his three home runs, his overall contributions to the game during a formative period in baseball history were significant. His career came at a time when the sport was evolving, and players like Berry played a crucial role in shaping the dynamics of the game that would continue to develop in the years to come. Berry's legacy remains a reflection of the time he played in, highlighting the grit and determination of players in the early 1900s.
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 | 0.219 | 0.279 | 0.299 | 0.577 | -1602.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | CHW | AL | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1906 | PHA | AL | 10 | 30 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0.233 | 0.0 |
| 1907 | PHA | AL | 8 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | PTF | FL | 124 | 411 | 35 | 98 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 36 | 6 | 26 | 50 | 0.238 | -565.3 |
| 1915 | PTF | FL | 100 | 292 | 32 | 56 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 7 | 29 | 42 | 0.192 | -1037.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 242 | 16 | 1020 | 376 | 41 | 26 |
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 | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 242 |