Sean Berry
Born: 3/22/1966 in Santa Monica, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-09-17 | Final Game: 2000-07-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Sean Robert Berry
Biography
Sean Berry, born in 1966, was a professional baseball player known for his versatility and solid offensive contributions during his career from 1990 through 2000. Primarily serving as a position player, Berry played in a total of 860 games, amassing 657 hits and achieving a batting average of .272. His offensive prowess included 81 home runs and 369 runs batted in (RBIs), marking him as a reliable contributor to the teams he played for. Additionally, Berry demonstrated speed on the basepaths, recording 47 stolen bases throughout his career.
Berry played during an era that saw significant changes in the game, including the rise of power hitting and the increasing emphasis on versatility among position players. His ability to adapt to various roles on the field made him a valuable asset to his teams. While he may not have been a household name, his consistent performance and contributions to the teams he played for solidified his place in baseball history as a noteworthy player of his generation. Berry retired from professional baseball on July 24, 2000, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and dedication to the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 860 | 2413 | 310 | 657 | 153 | 10 | 81 | 369 | 47 | 206 | 438 | 0.272 | 0.334 | 0.445 | 0.779 | 1323.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | KCR | AL | 8 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.217 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | KCR | AL | 31 | 60 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 0.133 | -435.4 |
| 1992 | WSN | NL | 24 | 57 | 5 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0.333 | 58.5 |
| 1993 | WSN | NL | 122 | 299 | 50 | 78 | 15 | 2 | 14 | 49 | 12 | 41 | 70 | 0.261 | 607.3 |
| 1994 | WSN | NL | 103 | 320 | 43 | 89 | 19 | 2 | 11 | 41 | 14 | 32 | 50 | 0.278 | 312.3 |
| 1995 | WSN | NL | 103 | 314 | 38 | 100 | 22 | 1 | 14 | 55 | 3 | 25 | 53 | 0.318 | 1068.1 |
| 1996 | HOU | NL | 132 | 431 | 55 | 121 | 38 | 1 | 17 | 95 | 12 | 23 | 58 | 0.281 | 459.6 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 96 | 301 | 37 | 77 | 24 | 1 | 8 | 43 | 1 | 25 | 53 | 0.256 | -216.5 |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | 102 | 299 | 48 | 94 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 52 | 3 | 31 | 50 | 0.314 | 1140.0 |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | 106 | 259 | 26 | 59 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 17 | 50 | 0.228 | -1342.8 |
| 2000 | BOS | AL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | 32 | 46 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0.152 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | NLDS2 | HOU | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1997 | NLDS2 | HOU | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 67 | 60 | 460 | 31 | 5 | 50 |
| 3B | 629 | 544 | 388 | 1031 | 96 | 86 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | KCA | 3B | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 1991 | KCA | 3B | 30 | 19 | 13 | 52 | 2 | 3 |
| 1992 | MON | 3B | 20 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 4 | 1 |
| 1993 | MON | 3B | 96 | 73 | 66 | 153 | 15 | 13 |
| 1994 | MON | 3B | 100 | 83 | 66 | 147 | 14 | 10 |
| 1995 | MON | 1B | 3 | 3 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | MON | 3B | 83 | 78 | 54 | 162 | 12 | 19 |
| 1996 | HOU | 3B | 110 | 110 | 67 | 194 | 22 | 13 |
| 1997 | HOU | 3B | 85 | 79 | 47 | 140 | 16 | 11 |
| 1998 | HOU | 3B | 87 | 75 | 55 | 150 | 10 | 13 |
| 1999 | MIL | 1B | 64 | 57 | 438 | 27 | 5 | 50 |
| 2000 | BOS | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | MIL | 3B | 9 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 67 |
| Third Base | 629 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | MIL | NL | $2,350,000 |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | $1,050,000 |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | $2,250,000 |
| 1996 | HOU | NL | $995,000 |
| 1995 | MON | NL | $285,000 |
| 1994 | MON | NL | $200,000 |
| 1993 | MON | NL | $121,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $8,251,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 1985 |