Joe DeBerry

Joe DeBerry was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 1920s. Born in 1896, he made his Major League debut on August 24, 1920, and played until September 3, 1921. Throughout his brief career, DeBerry compiled a win-loss record of 2-5 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.24. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, he struck out 13 batters during his time in the league, although he did not record any saves. DeBerry's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to shift away from the deadball era towards a more offense-driven game. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, DeBerry's contributions to the teams he played for were part of the evolving narrative of early 20th-century baseball. His journey through the majors, albeit short, highlights the challenges and opportunities faced by players of that era.