Damon Berryhill, baseball player, 1987-1997

Damon Berryhill

Born: 12/3/1963 in South Laguna, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-09-05 | Final Game: 1997-09-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Damon Scott Berryhill

Biography

Damon Berryhill, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1997. Primarily serving as a catcher, Berryhill played a total of 683 games during his career, showcasing his durability and commitment to the game. He recorded 488 hits, with a batting average of .240, and demonstrated power at the plate by hitting 47 home runs and driving in 257 runs. While not known for his speed, he did manage to steal 3 bases throughout his time in the league. Berryhill played during a transitional period in baseball, as the game began to embrace a more offensive approach in the late 1980s and early 1990s. His contributions as a solid defensive catcher and a reliable hitter were instrumental for the teams he played for, including the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves. Though he may not have been a household name, his consistent presence in the lineup and his ability to handle pitching staffs made him a respected figure in the dugout and among teammates. After retiring, Berryhill continued to be involved in baseball, contributing his knowledge and experience to the next generation of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
683 2030 175 488 106 6 47 257 3 139 409 0.240 0.288 0.368 0.656 -3590.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
20 66 4 10 1 0 2 7 5 18 0.152

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1997 NLDS1 SFN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1993 NLCS ATL 6 19 2 4 0 0 1 3 1 5 0.211
1992 WS ATL 6 22 1 2 0 0 1 3 1 11 0.091
1992 NLCS ATL 7 24 1 4 1 0 0 1 3 2 0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 6 0 0 1
C 590 507 3104 273 41 24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 590
First Base 2
Designated Hitter 6

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 SFN NL $466,665
1995 BOS AL $200,000
1995 CIN NL $580,000
1994 BOS AL $500,000
1993 ATL NL $1,000,000
1992 ATL NL $370,000
1991 CHN NL $230,000
1990 CHN NL $200,000
1989 CHN NL $115,000
1988 CHN NL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $3,724,165

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Orange Coast College Costa Mesa CA 1983, 1984

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1988 Rookie of the Year NL 6th 3.0 120 0