Harry Berte
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1903)
Harry Berte was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1903 for the St. Louis Cardinals. In 4 career games, he hit .333 with 5 hits and 1 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
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- Died
- 5/6/1952 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1903-09-17
- Last Game
- 1903-09-22
Full name: Harry Thomas Berte
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .333 | .375 | .333 | .708 | 0 |
Career AVG .333 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +27.4% above league average.
Career OBP .375 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +18.4% above league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .708 vs. league average .663 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | SLN | NL | 4 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-09-22 | STL | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-19 | STL | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903-09-17 | STL | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-17 | STL | BRO | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
Harry Berte: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 17, 1903 and the final game on September 22, 1903, Harry Berte built the record summarized on this page. Berte spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the St. Louis Cardinals. Born on May 10, 1872, in Covington, KY, USA, Berte is listed as a second baseman. The bio gives 5'10" and 160 pounds. The bio records the death on May 6, 1952, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Berte's full given name, per the bio, is Harry Thomas Berte.
In 4 games and 15 at bats, Berte batted .333 with 5 hits, along with 1 runs batted in. Measured against the leagues Berte played in, the .333 career average compares with a .262 league average over the same seasons, 27.4% above the league. By OPS the gap is 6.9% above league average (.708 against .663). The season table holds a single row: 1903 with the St. Louis Cardinals, 4 games, 15 at bats and 5 hits.
Among the most recent games in Berte's log, September 22, 1903 stands out: 2 hits in 4 at bats.
The position table credits Berte with 3 games at second base and also lists 1 at shortstop.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Berte
- Was Harry Berte a pitcher?
- No. Harry Berte was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Harry Berte hit?
- Harry Berte hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Harry Berte play for?
- Harry Berte played for one team, the St. Louis Cardinals (1903).
- What were Harry Berte's career stats?
- In 4 games, Harry Berte had 5 hits, 1 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .333 batting average.
- What position did Harry Berte play?
- Harry Berte played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Harry Berte and how much did he weigh?
- Harry Berte was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Harry Berte's career batting average?
- Harry Berte batted .333 over his career, with 5 hits in 15 at bats.
- How many RBI did Harry Berte have?
- Harry Berte drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Harry Berte in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Berte has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.